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90 reviews

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

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adventurous dark funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

So fun and spooky! And read by the author, which is even more fun!
Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon

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emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense 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 book was incredible, unique, and magical. Highly recommend! 
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

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challenging hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Fascinating, specific, and so well-written! 
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

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challenging funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

4.0

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Survive the Night by Riley Sager

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book was ok. A fun ride, but not particularly memorable. The writing was a bit lackluster. 
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

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

4.0