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Calling on Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Even though this is probably my least favorite of this quartet, I still love re-experiencing this series every year!
Dr. STONE, Vol. 3 by Riichiro Inagaki, Boichi

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Calling it quits with this series. The first book was so promising, but the series has steadily declined and the misogyny only seems to be increasing.
Wingbearer by Marjorie Liu

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

4.0

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

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adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-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? Yes

4.0

The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún Vol. 1 by Nagabe

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dark lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

My Aunt Is a Monster by Reimena Yee

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

4.0

The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton

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adventurous medium-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? Yes

3.0

Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition by Toby Hemenway

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3.0

Dungeon: Parade - Vol. 1: A Dungeon Too Many by Manu Larcenet, Joann Sfar, Lewis Trondheim

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medium-paced

2.5

The Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulsen

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

3.5