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Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous dark tense 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

4.25

Stan Mal tbh

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Honestly much more character driven but I did enjoy it! Some parts were a little slow and Alina is a tad bit frustrating as a character but it was still fun! Really enjoyed it!

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous dark medium-paced

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

4.5

In anticipation of the show, I finally decided to read Shadow and Bone and honestly I did enjoy it! Although some of the characters were a little dry and dull, I did really like the universe and the world building was amazing.

now why the HELL did anyone stan Darklina like holy shit that man is toxic as fuck. Is it because he looks like Ben Barnes? I get it but holy hell

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi

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challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

I really really enjoyed the imagery and the writing style, everything felt so mystical and magical. The ending really took me by surprise, it was very fun!

River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-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 powerful and incredible tale of resilience and hope and the meaning of freedom. Although I wished a little bit more out of the characters, I do think that this is an important story to be told

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Probably one of my favorite classic books thus far, this is an incredible commentary around vanity and beauty and it’s value in society. I absolutely adored the exploration of youth and beauty and how it interplays with privilege and the costs of our actions. Wilde’s descriptions are so immersive it is so good. Highly highly recommend

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced