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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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

5.0

A classic. Nothing else I could say.

Elric of Melniboné by Michael Moorcock

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense 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? Yes

4.25

A masterpiece of the genre. You can clearly see the tendrils of what is to become modern fantasy in this book and I am much better to have read it. Elric is a man of principle, torn between what is expected of him as king, what he truly wants in life and, what destiny his gods and demons have for him. I will watch his journey going forward with much appreciation. 

Nine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

3.25

Not a favorite of mine. I read this due to Dom and George and it’s fun for what it is but it’s age is really apparent and I don’t like the first person but I am invested in the story to see it through. 

The Books of Magic by Neil Gaiman

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

4.25

Wondrous art that takes us through the Sandman DC Universe. The only flaw I can imagine is that Tim is a bit dull compared to the adults. 

Blood, Sweat, and Pixels by Jason Schreier

funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

An astonishing and eye opening look into the vast world of one of my favorite pastimes and hobbies. Jason Schreier knocks it out of the park with this exposé on the largest and smallest gaming studios. 

Wish, Vol. 04 by CLAMP

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

3.0

Not a huge fan of Shuichro dying but the ending was cute. I don’t regret reading it.

Wish, Vol. 03 by CLAMP

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

3.5

Still pretty fun and cute with the plot ramping up for the final volume 

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

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• 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

4.0

A classic. Love this damn book. 

Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Adorable and pure. Wonderful story.

Wish, Vol. 02 by CLAMP

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-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

3.5

Still a pretty cute series. Koryu is starting to get annoying though and Kohaku is too naive for their own good.