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The Mirror & the Light by Hilary Mantel

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

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emotional funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience, and the Secret World of Sleep by Guy Leschziner

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

Depression: A Teen's Guide to Survive and Thrive by Claire A. B. Freeland, Jacqueline B. Toner

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hopeful informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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emotional funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Unbelievable by Sara Shepard

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Your Superstar Brain: Unlocking the Secrets of the Human Mind by Kaja Nordengen, Guro Nordengen, May-Britt Moser

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informative lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

4.5

Come Close by Sappho

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emotional relaxing medium-paced

4.5

The Legacies by Jessica Goodman

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mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0