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The Murder of Mr. Ma by John Shen Yen Nee, S.J. Rozan

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

A fun take on the Sherlock Holmes formula, only with Chinese immigrants to London post-WWI. The Holmes and Watson characters are both charming and interesting. And the audiobook narrator is fantastic.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Murder

Minor: Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Injury/Injury detail

Truths: The Future of America First by Vivek Ramaswamy

challenging informative fast-paced

4.25

Well written, organized, and argued book. I found a lot of his points quite interesting, and particularly enjoyed the chapter on the Administrative State. On the other hand, I have quibbles with some of the Nationalism chapter. But his final point about the dangers of incuriousity, I agree with wholeheartedly.

A Dose of Agony by Stacey Trombley

adventurous 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? It's complicated

5.0

What an exciting end to this magic school romantasy! And the audio is great. Very much recommend, and honestly, more for adults than teens.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail

Fiasco by Constance Fay

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.25

Delightful sequel in a very fun sexy sci fi series. I will happily keep reading whatever Fay wants to write about this crew. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Violence

Minor: Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Magna Carta: The Birth of Liberty by Dan Jones

informative medium-paced

4.0

Dan Jones is always a pleasure to read, and this proves no different. If medieval monarchy and law is your gig, this is definitely an enjoyable and eminently readable one to check out. 

A Drop of Anguish by Stacey Trombley

adventurous dark emotional 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

This magic school romantasy series continues to be amazing! I'm so looking forward to what happens next.

Diva by Daisy Goodwin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 69%.

I wasn't loving this, but I was going to try and finish anyway, because I love Maria, but because I love her, I needed to stop. 

Fear Itself: Exposing the Left's Mind-Killing Agenda by Tammy Bruce

informative medium-paced

4.25

It's been ages since I've read Tammy Bruce, but she's still as engaging and informative as ever. Glad I listened to this one. 

The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid
Did not finish book. Stopped at 63%.

Started well enough, but then it just becomes G-rated domestic fluff, and that's not really my thing.

The Violinist of Venice: A Story of Vivaldi by Alyssa Palombo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

Perfectly fine historical romance, but I just don't have the time or inclination to finish this right now.