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70 reviews

In the Shadow of the Fall by Tobi Ogundiran

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adventurous 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

3.75

I liked this story a lot. I don’t often read novellas so I feel like my rating is skewed. Since I typically read epic 600+ page fantasy novels or huge series, this felt a bit lacking. I would love more time spent with Djola and Mama Agba or the high priestess. More time with the characters would help the change of heart the FMC constantly goes through feel more believable. It felt rushed but being a novella I can move past it. I do really like this story and am excited to read more. 
The Road by Cormac McCarthy

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challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

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3.0

I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger

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adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved this book. It gives the same feeling as Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy. There were countless quotes that I will wish to reread over and over. Will definitely be recommending this frequently. Very well done. 
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

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challenging dark emotional informative reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-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

4.75

The Bone Season: The Tenth Anniversary Special Edition by Samantha Shannon

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adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

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challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

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

3.75

I liked this book. There was a lot that happened in a short timeline without a ton of interaction with characters or explanation. It was interesting and a compelling story but it did feel a little rushed at times. I wanted more character to character interaction/deeper relationships. But overall it was an enjoyable read.  
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

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dark funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0