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Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain by Amy Jeffs

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.75

The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul by Eleanor Herman

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Harry Potter: A History of Magic by Roger Highfield, J.K. Rowling, British Library, Owen Davies, Lucy Mangan, Tim Peake, Anna Pavord, Richard Coles, Julia Eccleshare, Steve Kloves, Steve Backshall

adventurous informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History by Tracy Borman

challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey by Nicola Tallis

challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.75

Young and Damned and Fair: The Life of Catherine Howard, Fifth Wife of King Henry VIII by Gareth Russell

challenging dark informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

The Guest by Emma Cline
Did not finish book. Stopped at 67%.

What was supposed to be the plot?? Was I supposed to hate every single character?? Was it supposed to be THAT boring??

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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

4.0

Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain by Amy Jeffs

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0

Agrippina: The Most Extraordinary Woman of the Roman World by Emma Southon

adventurous challenging dark funny informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

5.0