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The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 1 by Mokumokuren

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

I am so curious how this story will unfold. We already have a morally interesting main character with some severely complicated motivations and emotions.

Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I am genuinely impressed by the world building, the dialogue, and just the writing in general. It is sharp, witty, and clean.

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker

fast-paced

2.0

After reading this, I've finally come to realize that I should stop reading YA.

The Sugared Game by KJ Charles

adventurous fast-paced

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

5.0

Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Beauty of the Husband by Anne Carson

emotional

4.0

Jade Fire Gold by June CL Tan
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.

I read the first page and I immediately knew where this was going. I tried to push through, but then I remembered I have other books I genuinely want to read so that was that.

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.

I could tell where this was going and I was not here for it. The love story setup had me rolling my eyes and I could not STAND the male main character

Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald

adventurous dark 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? Yes

5.0

The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

Honestly, I would have preferred if this book were narrated by Brett, not Jake. As insufferable as Brett is, at least she has a personality and a backstory, more than we ever get from the narrator. This whole cast was insufferable and I'll just think that was Hemmingway's goal. Insufferable and cruel.