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The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

2.75

Iron Widow, Volume 1 by Xiran Jay Zhao

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

3.25

Paladin's Faith by T. Kingfisher

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-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? Yes

3.5

Der unglaubliche Katalog der Monster by Grégoire Kocjan

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

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adventurous dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Liked this book very much, I knew it was different from how it it's presented in pop culture. But it was even more different than expected. And it was better than expected.
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

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

3.0

Definitely have to read this book again to fully appreciate it 
Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver

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emotional funny 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

3.75

I really like Elsie Silvers writing especially if you feel slumpy. 

But I hate third act breakups with a burning passion.
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Tintenherz by Cornelia Funke

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adventurous dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

This book was very disappointing for me especially because the only person I even remotely liked was aunt Elinor. 
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Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

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

4.5

Found it surprising and fun
Paladin's Hope by T. Kingfisher

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

4.0

I really love T. Kingfishers writing. It's funny and emotional. I really liked it.