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The Opal Deception (Artemis Fowl, Book 4) by Eoin Colfer

adventurous 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? Yes

4.25

The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.5

This was a great finale to the duology.  It felt just as impactful as the first and remained true to the characters.  My only complaint was that there wasn't as much build up to the culminating event as I'd have liked.  Instead it felt like there were several major events in a row and it made the book drag a touch.  I still enjoyed it immensely. 

Little Thieves by Margaret Owen

dark 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

I was a bit worried at first because the Vanja is a bit hard to like and seemed too stubborn and one minded for a good character arc.  I will happily say I flew through the ending of this and the ending is absolutely worth it! I really love the magic and Gods in this story and the romance is sweet without being over the top.

Hounded by Kevin Hearne

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This felt like it was written by a frat boy in the worst kind of way. 

Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher

dark sad slow-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

4.5

True to the T. Kingfisher vibe which I am 100% down for.  It was slow and melodic without being a bore.  It was dark without being depressing.  I cannot express how much I love the balance this author has achieved in their work.

The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab

adventurous tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Good Grief...Third Grade by Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.25

Master and Commander (Vol. Book 1) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels) by Patrick O'Brian
Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.

SOOOO much ship terminology that I could not have cared less about.  I wanted action but it took 90 pages for the ship to leave the dock and then it was still all jargon.  I kept skimming paragraphs looking for something to latch onto and hoping for action.  I decided to put it down finally at page 130 when the actions started and I was still somewhat confused by the language.

Know My Name by Chanel Miller

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

5.0

This was a hard book to read but absolutely worth the weeping! It is so honest that its gut-wrenching.  I cannot imagine the strength it took to put all of that on paper for anyone to read.  It is incredible.  Not only that, its well-written.  My top book of the year so far.

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

emotional hopeful slow-paced

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

3.5