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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This reads like a really good fanfic and I love that. 

Goodbye, Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen

emotional hopeful slow-paced

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

5.0

Matilda by Roald Dahl

5.0

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul by Douglas Adams

5.0

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams

4.0

An Acceptable Time by Madeleine L'Engle

4.0

The Tomb by F. Paul Wilson

4.0

I saw almost every one of the plot twists coming, but this is the sort of book where you don't really mind it. Good action, interesting characters, and a decent supernatural element make for a quick, fun thriller.

Perdido Street Station by China Miéville

4.0

Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

5.0