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116 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Title: Tress of the Emerald Sea
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Genre: Adult Fantasy
Rating: 4/5
Review:
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Minor: Death, War, Murder, Violence, Blood, Classism, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Slavery, Confinement, and Self harm
- 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
3.0
Title: In the Lives of Puppets
Author: T.J. Klune
Genre: Adult LGBT Fiction
Rating: 3/5
Review:
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Moderate: Blood and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Dementia, Confinement, Death, Grief, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Torture
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Title: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Author: Benjamin Alire Saenz
Genre: Young Adult
Rating: 3.5/5
Review:
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Minor: Homophobia, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Animal death, Transphobia, Hate crime, Violence, Medical content, Drug use, Death, Cursing, Grief, Drug abuse, and Murder
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Title: No Gods, No Monsters
Author: Cadwell Turnbull
Genre: Fantasy Horror
Rating: 2/5
Review:
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Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Murder, Body horror, Cannibalism, Violence, Transphobia, Gore, Blood, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Rape, and Torture
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Title: Game of Thrones
Author: George RR Martin
Genre: High Fantasy
Rating: 2/5
Review:
- George RR Martin is so unbelievably dry that I would rather be reading a history book and probably be more entertained.
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- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Title: While Justice Sleeps
Author: Stacey Abrams
Genre: Political Thriller
Rating: 3.5/5
Review:
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- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Title: It Starts With Us
Series: It Ends With Us #2
Author: Colleen Hoover
Genre: Romance
Rating: 3/5
Review:
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- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Title: Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea
Series: Tomes and Tea #1
Author: Rebecca Thorne
Genre: LGBTQ Fantasy
Rating: 2/5
Review:
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- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Title: Chasing the Prophacy
Series: Beyonders #3
Author: Brandon Mull
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Rating: 3.5/5
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- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Title: Seeds of Rebellion
Series: Beyonders #2
Author: Brandon Mull
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Rating: 3/5
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