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248 reviews

Weasels in the Attic by Hiroko Oyamada

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.75

The expression of mundane life in this was more than mundane. I found myself engaged in reading about day-to-day life without being bored. The ending almost rendered a mystical tone to the book.

Queen of Dark Money by Heleva Risque

dark emotional fast-paced

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

2.0

The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco by Talia Hibbert

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The Ice Cream Girls by Dorothy Koomson

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

The book was written well although I hate the fact that I knew who the murderer was from the get go. I found myself favoring Poppy's POV more than Serena's. Her character had more depth than Serena's at times especially in the middle of the book. One thing I do however love about Serena's POV is how the author showed the effects of trauma on someone.

P.S. For anyone wanting to read this book, there are several trigger warnings such as grooming, sexual assault and abuse.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree by Lucille Abendanon

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-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

4.0

There are some things that I wish was developed more and certain points where the story seemed rushed. Although I am also looking at this with adult eyes so it might be perfectly paced for a younger audience.

Overall the story was engaging as well as providing a historical narrative that I never thought about. It also evokes empathy especially when the narrative is not applicable to you.

The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The Worst Ronin by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

adventurous emotional inspiring fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Death of parent

The Night Librarian by Christopher Lincoln

adventurous informative inspiring 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? No

4.0

A great story of adventure and the storytelling was amazing. I loved learning tidbits about characters from different books. My favorite thing is seeing quotes from famous authors spread throughout the details of the drawing and also some of the dialogue.