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The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft

challenging funny mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.75

This book was a fascinating read that had me looking up fungi, Polish history, gods, and much more so I could keep up. But I loved to do it. The conversation and debate about the relationship between translators and author was fascinating to read and see play out. It was slyly funny with the translator's notes providing perspective from another character. While it was slow, it kept me enthralled.

A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

A Novel Love Story reminded me of reading Inkheart for the first time as a kid. It takes the feeling of being of reading and feeling like you’re in your favorite book and makes it reality. It was a perfect cozy read with strong character development. Loved the ending.

The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery

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hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.0

The Bride by Julie Garwood

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lighthearted 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

3.75

Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror by Jordan Peele, John Joseph Adams

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dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

A Ruse of Shadows by Sherry Thomas

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mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

This was an excellent installment in the Lady Sherlock series. Everything is coming to a head and the stakes are higher than ever. Loved the dueling timelines. Sherry Thomas does it again!

Absolution by Alice McDermott

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced