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Adachi and Shimamura (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Hitoma Iruma

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

Screaming crying throwing up

CASSANDRA CLARE WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO MY HEART

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

dark tense slow-paced

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

1.0

This was very campy and not in an enjoyable way. The only reason I didn't DNF was because I read this for a book club. I think I can say with certainty now that this author isn't for me (and that's okay!).

The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe

dark mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

Had to read before Mike Flanagan's adaptation comes out on Netflix. Absolutely cannot wait to see how he expands on this claustrophobic, haunting story. 

Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy by Cassandra Clare, Robin Wasserman, Maureen Johnson, Sarah Rees Brennan

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

5.0

This did not have to end so heartbreakingly but thanks for ruining my day... I actually loved this collection of stories. Simon wasn't always one of my favorite characters, but he grew on me. And this book cemented it.

City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

The BEST TMI book. Period. I couldn’t stop reading this one. Love all these characters and love the way this series ended. 

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Literally unputdownable. SJM got me in a chokehold. She’s ruined all other books for me. I’m obsessed with whatever she’s putting in these books.

The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, Sarah Rees Brennan

adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I was impressed with how much I enjoyed these short stories. They're all well-written and I feel I'm infinitely more acquainted with Magnus than before. It was exciting to see so many characters from this world interacting with one another and how certain events went down. It's definitely made me even more excited to finish TMI!

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

challenging emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

5.0

This is truly one of the best books I've read this year. It helped that I love games and gaming, but even if you don't, I still think you'll connect with this book and its characters. I think the best part about the book is that its characters feel entirely human, and you will both love and hate each of them. 

A fantastic read.

Where Did All the Dragons Go by Fay Robinson

hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

This was my fiancées favorite book as a child. Just bought it for her birthday and read it myself for the first time. Super cute and now will always make me think of her <3