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The Heir by Kiera Cass

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.5

After America and Maxon get married and the king and queen die, they become the monarchs of the country. They make a lot of changes, including the elimination of the caste system. They have four children. This book is narrated by the only daughter of the marriage, the future queen of Illéa. The elimination of the castes doesn’t sit well with many people so they start protests. To distract the public, Eadlyn is forced to have the first female-driven Selection. Eadlyn is an independent and brave woman who hadn’t even considered the option of having a Selection. She agrees to do the Selection in order to distract the public from the caste issue, but she has a plan for the Selection itself. 

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious sad 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

4.75

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous hopeful lighthearted sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

Set up in Greek mythology. Patroclus is a prince who after accidentally killing another boy is exiled to Phthia where he lives with many other boys, Achilles; a semi-god among them. Little by little these two boys come to know each other and become friends. Their journey encounters problems with Gods, wars and division between them. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood