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391 reviews

The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

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adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book makes me want to consume and create all art ever! I had to look up so many old European buildings because their descriptions were so beautifully written and their history so interesting. This book feels alive, like I really experienced the settings with the characters. Also, very importantly, everyone is bi!
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton

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5.0


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On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

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adventurous lighthearted
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

Barkskins by Annie Proulx

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challenging informative reflective slow-paced

4.5

A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25