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Pillar of Ash by H.M. Long

adventurous tense medium-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

4.0

Medicus by Ruth Downie

adventurous funny mysterious 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? Yes

3.5

Light and easy read, nothing demanding or complicated. The characters are fairly endearing and the outcome is predictable but satisfying.

The Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson

reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

August Kitko and the Mechas from Space by Alex White

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.5

Witch Queen of Redwinter by Ed McDonald

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

Soul Music by Terry Pratchett

funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

I think you need to be the right generation to really appreciate this one.

The Actual Star by Monica Byrne

4.0

Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik

4.5

Killing Pretty by Richard Kadrey

3.5

Guilt by Jennifer Blackstream

4.5