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Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels (How to Write Kissing Books Book 1) by Gwen Hayes

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informative fast-paced

4.0

Quick read, great place to start & easy to understand 
Castles in their Bones by Laura Sebastian

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

The ending made me so mad but this book is so good! I can't wait to get my hands on the second one
The Writer's Guide to Character Traits: Includes Profiles of Human Behaviors and Personality Types by Linda N. Edelstein

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informative

3.5

3.5/5
Not a bad place to start when you're trying to create a new character. Some of information is older, the edition I read is from 1999, but the author recognizes that in her introduction and knows research into some stuff shown will change 
Winter by Marissa Meyer

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challenging dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Such a good series!
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Warriors: a Thief in ThunderClan by Erin Hunter

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fast-paced

4.0

Pretty quick read. I like the focus on Brightheart as she's one of my favorite side characters
Gallant by V.E. Schwab

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dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

Really enjoyed the writing style. I only wish the end didn't happen so quickly 
Warriors: The Ultimate Guide by Erin Hunter, Wayne McLoughlin

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informative

4.0

Make sure you're caught up because I thought I was and ended up seeing some spoilers
The Light Through the Leaves by Glendy Vanderah

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

3.75/5

I liked how the story tied into parts of nature
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Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson

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challenging dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This is such a good story. I love its magic medieval feel
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

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emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

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