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Marriage Games by C.D. Reiss

dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

2.5

Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes by Bernadette Banner

informative lighthearted fast-paced

2.75

Good for an absolute beginner. Not incredibly useful if you already have some sewing experience. 

Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett

adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism

Revolutionary Yiddishland: A History of Jewish Radicalism by Sylvie Klingberg, Alain Brossat

challenging dark informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Call of the Bone Ships by RJ Barker

adventurous dark emotional 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

3.75

Passing by Nella Larsen

dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

Sewing for the Soul: Simple Sewing Projects to Lift the Spirits by Jules Fallon

informative relaxing

2.5

Under jorden i Göteborg: Arkeologi för Västlänken 2 by Carina Bramström Plura

informative

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Tramp by Mary Elizabeth

dark emotional medium-paced

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

2.25

How to Fake it in Hollywood by Ava Wilder

emotional fast-paced

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

4.25