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King Rat by China Miéville

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adventurous challenging dark emotional tense 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

4.0

Classic Mieville.

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Lovely. A classic Sanderson tale. Accessible and fun with trademark B.S. signatures. A delight for many ages

Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful 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

Yours For The Taking is a smart and interesting entry into the the Dangers of Social Engineering category of scifi. While it lacks a bit of a dramatic punch, it is a serious and curious exploration of thr ills of hubris and blind fanaticism embedded into many social causes. Jacqueline is a worth antagonist and the premise of the world's solution to eco-disaater is both creative and plausible.

The Fraud by Zadie Smith

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emotional funny informative inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

This is not, as you might think by the publisher blurb and the title, a book about the fraud trial of Sir Roger Tichborne, but rather a modern british novel, one about Victorian English society, colonialism, classism, racism, in a society of manners. Smith is a modern English Literaturist (new word, tm). Additionally, her narration of the audiobook is sparkly and delightful, she has a career in the spoken performance arts world if she wants it. Highly recommended.

The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.

I think this is a good book - very compelling writing, interesting setup - but just I think not for me.

The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai

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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

Really great, accessible writing, compelling characters, a plot worthy of getting invested in, a delicious mix of fantastical elements and deeply important social issues.

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro

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