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A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley
Did not finish book. Stopped at 47%.

astronomical levels of contrived shenanigans 

The Siege of Troy by Theodor Kallifatides

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.25

I did like how the author drew parallels between the Trojan War and the world wars from history, and the commentary on how its the vulnerable who ultimately suffer (women, children elderly) due to the ramifications of war. At the same time, I was finding it difficult to pay attention during the Trojan War segments and felt disconnected from the more emotional moments.

As You Walk on By by Julian Winters
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.

I Am the Dark That Answers When You Call by Jamison Shea

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This was a fine sequel, but unfortunately I did not quite love it quite as much as ai did the sequel, especially since I consider the first book to be one of my favorites.

The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.

Wed, Read & Dead by V.M. Burns

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

Ouran High School Host Club, Volume 18 by Bisco Hatori

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

This friend group is so codependent- and so am I because I’m not ready to let them gooo

Three Tasks for a Dragon by Eoin Colfer

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

4.25

The illustrations were stunning, and I loved how the story felt like I was reading a fairytale with a slightly modern vibe- kind of like Princess Bride or Ella Enchanted.

Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

3.0

Okay, the overall theme/metaphor about grief, moving on, and letting go did get me in the end, but for most of the book the story felt a bit repetitive.

Ouran High School Host Club, Volume 17 by Bisco Hatori

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

succession WISHES it could ouran high school host club