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The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher

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adventurous challenging dark funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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challenging dark emotional informative tense medium-paced

3.75

Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

The Vampire and the Case of the Cursed Canine by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

3.75

Blitz by Daniel O'Malley

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? No

4.25

Penric and the Bandit by Lois McMaster Bujold

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adventurous challenging hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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

The Vampire and the Case of the Baleful Banshee by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark

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

3.5

Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs by Suzanne Clothier

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Describes Buddhism beautifully without discussing Buddhism.