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Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

I had a good time with this book and really enjoyed the blossoming female friendships.

But boy did I want to punch Sebastian every time he asked her to be his mistress. WTF sir?!

Fangirl, Vol. 2: The Manga by Sam Maggs, Gabi Nam, Rainbow Rowell

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

It has been fun to revisit this story in a new medium. Also, Levi is a cinnamon roll but he better not break Cath's heart (I haven't read Fangirl in like 10 years and I honestly can't remember what happens).

Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre #3 by Tom Scioli

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

5.0

I can't believe someone thought, "What if Godzilla fights all the Universal monsters as well as a giant Jay Gatsby?" and then turned it into a comic book that all of us get to enjoy.

Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre #2 by Tom Scioli

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

This series feels like a fever dream at times but like the best fever dream because Godzilla is there and he's fighting all your favorite literary characters.

Convenient Vows with a Viking by Sarah Rodi, Lucy Morris, Lucy Morris

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.25

The first story in this collection was 5 out of 5 stars. I love Lucy Morris's character development and how she can make me care so deeply about people in such a short format. The second story by Sarah Rodi was good but I had some issues with their communication throughout the story.

The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson

adventurous dark emotional funny tense 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? Yes

4.0

Honestly this hit a little too close to home at times but I still had a lot of fun watching three generations of women try to find their place in the midst of a violent pandemic. And I'll be patiently seeing what happens mid-April 2025 just to see if Delilah is actually predicting our new future. 🤼

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories--The Bad Batch--Ghost Agents #1 by Michael Moreci

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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? No

4.0

The boys are back! I'm just glad we get to spend more time with my favorite boys and see more of their adventures. This is such a fun start to this new series.

James by Percival Everett

emotional reflective sad tense 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 felt like a very poignant read right now. I hope we see a future in the US where this book can be taught alongside Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to offer a unique and alternative perspective.

The High Republic – Fear of the Jedi #1 by Cavan Scott

adventurous funny hopeful 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

4.0

I'm not ready for this to end! 😭

Ahsoka #8 by Rodney Barnes

adventurous funny hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

Gosh I loved this comic series. Yes, it's just a retelling of the tv show but I'll take any chance to spend more time with my little Rebels.