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The Highgate Cemetery Murder by Irina Shapiro

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dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Murder on the Brighton Express by C.J. Archer

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

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adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

Fun read, feels like a YA from when I was younger. It does feel like it could have been written/edited better, though.. multiple lost threads and such (not related to the plot).

I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend by Jessica Cage

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adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.5

Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II by Liza Mundy

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adventurous informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

I only occasionally read non-fiction, mostly because-though I love history- it can be hard to find books that are also well-written stories. And this was incredible. I knew only vaguely that these women existed and it was fascinating to learn more about them and follow them along during this time. Mundy clearly well researched every little thing and brought it all back together so well.

Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

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adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.25

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious slow-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? It's complicated

3.5

It would be bad if it was trying to be more than it is. But, it's not. It's lighthearted, intentionally silly and full of tropes. Endearing in that funny way.

Weyward by Emilia Hart

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced