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What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

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

4.0

This book creeped me out while entertaining me. Highly recommend if you're into horror, classic retellings or mushrooms 🍄 

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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

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adventurous dark funny hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0


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Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

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adventurous 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? No

4.0

Very enjoyable adventure fantasy with older characters for a change. Proving older women are badass!!
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious 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


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The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I don't usually like romance stories,  but this one was a very cute enemies to lovers tale with a gothic backdrop 
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
Will complete another day :) very fun book, just got busy
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense slow-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

4.75

Wow! This book was so unique and kept me coming back. The world building was fascinating and the themes, while dark, were well used. 
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
I will go back to it one day. I struggled with the writing style and pacing
The Last Ever After by Soman Chainani

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I really enjoyed the themes and character growth. The ending made me very happy too. I felt proud of Sophie and Agatha
Wawata - Moon Dreaming: Daily Wisdom Guided by Hina, the Maori Moon by Hinemoa Elder

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

I really enjoyed this book. It has helped me learn more about my culture as I'm trying to reconnect