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Talentos ocultos: La genialidad no tiene color. La fuerza no tiene género. El valor no tiene límite. by Margot Lee Shetterly

informative inspiring slow-paced

3.5

Took me a while to read. Plenty of information that I had not known even after watching the movie but quite fascinating. A little too much information at times as there was a lot going on but gets the point across. 

The Thief by Stephen Coates, Fuminori Nakamura, Satoko Izumo

dark mysterious tense fast-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

3.0

A bit tense and wanting to know what would happen but didn’t really feel for the characters. 

THE MINISTRY OF INTERCESSION: A PLEA FOR MORE PRAYER by Andrew Murray

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

Tough book to read, but managed to get through it. Wasn’t expecting it to read into my soul but helpful in what I had to look at myself to change. 

If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery

emotional sad 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

Confused at first but each story somewhat interconnected, didn’t really feel like separate stories. 

Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 12 by Kamome Shirahama

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Good action in this book. A little more history about them which is always a plus for me. And gotta love the positive way they deal with Coco’s apprenticeship. 

Beyond the Clouds, Volume 4 by Nicke

adventurous 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

4.5

The story continues. A little more background for the main characters. Very interesting. 

Somatic exercises for nervous system regulation by LearnWell Books

informative fast-paced

3.0

Good reminder of how you feel can affect you physically. Good exercises to work through slowly.

Beyond the Clouds, Volume 3 by Nicke

adventurous 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

4.0

Light and fun. Story is being more adventurous and meeting new people. 

Beyond the Clouds, Volume 2 by Nicke

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Ready for the adventure. Just the starting point for now, but seems to get more interesting. 

Potions and Paper Cranes by Lan Fang

dark sad medium-paced

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

2.0

I liked the different perspectives with each character. Their inner thoughts and emotions of hate and love toward each other was in contrast with each other and made you understand why they did what they did. Not much of a history buff but learned about the tumultuous relationship in indonesia with the Chinese and Japanese people.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Abandonment

Moderate: Body horror, Body shaming