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165 reviews

The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman by Nancy Marie Brown

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challenging informative reflective slow-paced

3.75

Exit Strategy by Martha Wells

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adventurous tense fast-paced

5.0

Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells

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adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Artificial Condition by Martha Wells

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adventurous funny fast-paced

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

5.0

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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adventurous funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes

5.0

Heart of Silver Flame by S.D. Simper

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adventurous

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

Nightfall by M.A. Vice

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adventurous challenging dark emotional slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Lords of the North by Bernard Cornwell

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challenging dark medium-paced

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

3.0

I think I would have enjoyed this third installment better if they hadn't changed narrators. I despised the new narrator.

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Baking Bad by Kim M. Watt

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adventurous funny medium-paced

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

4.5

I'm not really much of a cozy mystery person, so I was skeptical when my monthly bookclub friends picked this one. However, it ended up being an enjoyable read. The antics of the dragon characters certainly helped keep this fantasy lover entertained. I enjoyed it enough that I may pick up the next one in the series.

A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

I really enjoyed the story and the characters. It was a fun window into a culture different than my own. The only thing keeping this from being a 5 star read for me is the over-use of pop culture references that are probably going to date the book terribly. It's just a serious pet peeve for me.

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