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My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Some people may really struggle with the writing style. It is a bit rambling internal monologue that can at points need to be reread for better understanding. That being said I loved it. It took me on one hell of a ride. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is how long the chapters were which is a me preference and that I feel ill forget some portions. Would reread at a later date. Would recommend to anyone who LOVES horror.

Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

Deanna Raybourn is a Magician. I loved this book more than the first and that is saying ALOT!!!

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

Overall the subject matter and how it is presented is great. However, the chapters are a bit long and can make it feel a bit tedious to read.

Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

I did not see the twist coming.

The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

Very fun read. Brings you back to childhood in many ways.

Wool by Hugh Howey

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challenging dark tense medium-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? No

4.0

It does have it's moments where it is slow to read and some of the chapters are longer where you feel like you are trudging through mud. However the story itself is something to think deeply about.

The Island by Adrian McKinty

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dark tense fast-paced