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Angel Mage by Garth Nix

adventurous medium-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? Yes

2.5

Imaginative solid plot. The book had serious potential, but fell flat.

The 4 main characters didn't come to life for me and at times the book was a bit of a slog. There are some great ideas, but I think the writing could have been better. For me a case of everything felt described or explained rather than just happening. Perhaps because of the number of characters the PoV swapped between.

However enjoyed the premise and the plot.

The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

reflective slow-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

3.0

I wanted to love this book.
For me it didn't quite work as I hadn't read all the books in the titular reading list. I felt I had to skip through bits talking about the books I hadn't read to avoid spoilers which is jarring when reading, however for the ones I had read it was a lovely addition to the story.
It's a lovely wholesome book, though not always happy, but I would say you have to have read (or at least know the plot of) the mentioned books before you start.

Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson

mysterious medium-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? Yes

3.0

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

No Plan B by Lee Child, Andrew Child

tense fast-paced

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

2.5

Standard thriller type.
Felt a bit rushed and I finished it not fully sure what had happened.
Not as good as the earlier Reacher books, but an easy read.

Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

tense fast-paced

• 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

4.0

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce

reflective slow-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

4.0

A lovely book.
Slow at times but an emotional book that makes the reader reflect on life and what you've got.

American Queen by Sierra Simone

dark 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? Yes

1.0

Finding Violet Park by Jenny Valentine

reflective medium-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? Yes

1.0

Pointless, meandering and with no real conclusion.
I liked the writing and the scene setting which is the only thing that gets it a star.