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Circe by Madeline Miller

4.5

After the Revolution by Robert Evans

challenging dark emotional 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

4.5

Incredible story. The choice of three very different POVs and them all getting weaved together was perfect for the scope and emotion of the world and story.

Ringworld by Larry Niven

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Loved the worldbuilding and the narrative voice here. The POV is just a fun way to experience the world. The pace overall felt quite brisk, but it paused where necessary to take into account things that would shake the POV character's worldview, which I greatly appreciated. There were tons of interesting concepts, some of which get explored partially and some of which get barely touched upon, but only in ways that make it feel like they're a part of the world for the characters vs simply being underdeveloped. 

I look forward to reading more books in this series. 

Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie

informative slow-paced

4.5

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

funny relaxing

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

As promised, perfect warm coffee shop au vibes. 

Before Mars by Emma Newman

5.0

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

The Dawn of Everything by David Wengrow, David Graeber

challenging informative medium-paced

5.0

I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective

5.0

Planetfall by

reflective

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

4.25

I found the ending itself a bit of a letdown, but the journey there was wonderful. Strong voice and great characterization with captivating world building. The way what happened rolled out was incredible, and the mystery there is worth working towards.