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The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I stayed up far too late reading this lmao
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I resisted the temptation of Game of Thrones's oeuvre for 13 years. All through the TV run, all through the fallout of the last season. I thought maybe it was overrated. It's not. It really is just that good.
The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
5.0
Would you believe me if I said I cried. You should because I did.
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
"oh I'm reading so many dark things right now, let's pick up another Jimenez romance to lighten things up, I liked the others so much." - the words of a FOOL
Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Five Equations That Changed the World: The Power and Poetry of Mathematics by Michael Guillen
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
It was alright. It's a good introduction to the problems and to the mathematicians behind them, but doesn't go into enough detail to either truly entertain or inform.
You're Not a Girl in a Movie by Hala Alyan
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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
5.0