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In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

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challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

5.0

A very good memoir about something I think a lot of people can relate to, if not empathize with. 
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 2 by Sakaomi Yuzaki

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fast-paced

5.0

Such a cute light read! I'm so excited to pick up the next volume when I can
House of Crimson Hearts: A Steamy Vampire Fantasy Romance by Ruby Roe

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Look, i wanna know these people before the spice please. 
Thirst by Marina Yuszczuk

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

So I really wanted to like this book. I just... it didn't capture me how I wanted it to. Usually I'm a sucker for a vampire book, but there wasn't a great pull in this one from me. Maybe it's because perspectives switched half way through? I don't know.
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

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

4.5

A really good retelling of Medusa's tale. Some bits did feel like they dragged on for a while, but other than that a fantastic read. 
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 1 by Sakaomi Yuzaki

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Okay, just totally adorable. 
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

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

4.0

Found this one a bit harder to read then the first. Kind of dragged on in bits, but liked the ending. I could see more of Viv's tales coming in the future from this author, although I'd be fine if not. I also did like how whatever book was recommended hinted at the themes for the next bit. That was a nice touch. 
Lore Olympus, Season 3 by Rachel Smythe

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

4.0

To be honest, I'll have to reread the whole season, but from what I remember of the beginning of season 3 is was really good. I'm sad to see the series end, but happy I got to be part of the ride! 
The Lowest Healer and the Highest Mage: An FF Fantasy Romance by Hiyodori

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really liked this story (so much I ordered the rest of the series). I had read the two stand alones first, so I already knew how this had to end, but this so far is the strongest of the stories. I don't know whether that's because it's the shortest, or because I already knew how the world and magic system are set up. I have a feeling I'm at least going to have to reread The Forest after finishing this series. 
Let Her Be Evil by Cassandra Jones

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.5

A really good collection of short comics all centered around evil women. Sometimes, they just are evil and that's okay.