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Jade War by Fonda Lee

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

3.5

I seem to be an outlier in regards to this series.  I think that the world building and the general plotting are excellent.  However, I really struggle connecting with the characters.  Not to say I have to be able to like them but I feel that characterizing is just not Lee's strength.

Yes, I'm saying that expecting a lot fans to come at me for this  but ultimately I don't feel sufficient distinction among them.  Most dialog, assuming that the conditions were the same, could be said by the same character.  On top of that, while there is some character growth and change I generally don't find a lot of it.

Shorefall by Robert Jackson Bennett

adventurous emotional fast-paced

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

4.5

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

488 Rules for Life: The Thankless Art of Being Correct by Kitty Flanagan

funny relaxing medium-paced

3.0

The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

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

4.5

As a general rule, I really like Butcher's books but I think this one in particular might be my favorite.

The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter

3.5

Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin

emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Borderlines by Archer Mayor

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

The Will of the Many by James Islington

adventurous emotional inspiring 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

4.5

An extremely entertaining and satisfying book. I look forward to the next in the series. I would strongly recommend this for anyone that has enjoyed the fourth wing.