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All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
4.0
The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History by Sharon McMahon
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Maybe the best thing I’ll read all year. I love how the author brings history alive.
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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
4.0
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard by Victoria Aveyard, Victoria Aveyard
fast-paced
3.0
I read this bc my teen daughter is reading the series and has been obsessed. It is very teen and seems to rip a lot off of prior, much better-written books (a la Hunger Games/Red Rising/Game of Thrones). The plot is definitely the focus, without much meaty character development which was sad. My sweet kiddo asked me who my favorite character was, and I couldn't honestly say I had one. I have moved on to the sequel, but without much hope that it will be better than the lackluster first novel. I could see recommending this book to teens who enjoyed Hunger Games and have an appetite for a magic system that is poorly explained/imagined. (The whole time I pictured Maven as bitch-ass Joffrey Baratheon, which was mildly entertaining & I hope he gets ripped apart in an upcoming book).
Escape From Wolfhaven Castle by Kate Forsyth
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
It took me a bit to really become interested, but the plot really zips along from mid-way to the end & leaves a reader wanting more. Good series to recommend for kids looking for a bit of fantasy, or Middle Ages settings.