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Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous slow-paced

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

3.0

Just Like That by Cole McCade

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A short and spicy but emotional age gap romance. I loved how Summer and Fox challenged and teased each other. I’m a sucker for older/younger teacher so this was right up my alley. 

Eyeliner: A Cultural History by Zahra Hankir

informative fast-paced

4.5

An awesome microhistory, diving into eyeliner’s prominence in various cultures throughout history. Really well researched and full of engaging interviews and encounters. 

Thirsty Animals by Rachelle Atalla

challenging dark tense slow-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

3.75

No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole

lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

The Marquess Makes His Move by Diana Quincy

lighthearted 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

4.5

Thirst by Marina Yuszczuk

reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco by Talia Hibbert

lighthearted 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

3.75

As always with Hibbert’s writing, I want to protect these characters with my life. They’re just so fully realised and tender. I do think this is one of her weaker books, which is all down to how lot. This was originally part of another series, which Hibbert has since pulled from publication, and you do feel the gaps in the storyline. Would love to be able to get my hands on the rest of the series!

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

Blaming the Victims: Spurious Scholarship and the Palestinian Question by Edward W. Said, Christopher Hitchens

informative medium-paced

4.25