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96 reviews

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

challenging mysterious sad slow-paced

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

3.0

The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• 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? No

5.0

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

adventurous funny informative relaxing sad tense 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

4.25

One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus

adventurous challenging dark hopeful mysterious relaxing tense 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

I really, REALLY enjoyed this. This was the perfect end to this trilogy.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

slow-paced

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

2.0

Boringgggg, didn't understand this at all. If this is the greatest american novel, i'm sorry for them.

This is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

challenging mysterious slow-paced

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

3.25

I knew when i bought this book this would be a hit or a miss. For me, it was a miss. The book was very confusing, and even though it's only 200 pages it felt like i'd been through the entire time war too when i finally reached the ending. The "beautiful poetic writing" used so many words yet said so little, making the words lose their meaning. Until page 70 nothing happens, and even after that there's not that much going on until the last 50 pages. The ending just dragged on for me and was very unclear. I wouldn't say this is a bad book, but it's not really worth the hype either.

If This Gets Out by Cale Dietrich, Sophie Gonzales

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• 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

4.25

God, that was a rollercoaster

Aphrodite Made Me Do It by Trista Mateer

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds by Rick Riordan

adventurous informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

Percy Jackson's Greek Gods by Rick Riordan

adventurous challenging funny informative lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5