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The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

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dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.25

Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake

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emotional lighthearted 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

Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.

This book would have been revelatory if it had been published when Harper Lee wrote it. Reading it now is almost painful. I skimmed through the second half, but mostly came away with frustration at Jean Louise's naivety and mildly self-absorbed view of the world. I understand that the book seeks to challenge her worldview, but the book just didn't do it for me.

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I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

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emotional mysterious reflective sad 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

4.5

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Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

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4.0

Animal Farm by George Orwell

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2.0