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The Museum of Human History by Rebekah Bergman

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challenging emotional mysterious sad tense slow-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

2.5

Wanted to like this one, but it was quite weird. I think maybe I missed some of the nuance since I listened to the audiobook and felt the perspective change was more difficult to keep track of. The premise was cool, but the execution fell a little flat. 
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Magic Gifts by Ilona Andrews

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

3.0

A quick fun read. I like the continuity of the characters and world but the fact that each book has its own mystery. 
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Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews

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adventurous reflective fast-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

3.0

Finished this one a while ago, but generally find the Kate Daniel’s series entertaining. I like the overarching lore.
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You, Again by Kate Goldbeck

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I listened to the audiobook and found this to be fun and entertaining. I liked the bi representation, and how flawed the characters were.
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The Celebrants by Steven Rowley

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

3.5

I enjoyed this one, listened to it on audiobook. It felt like a modern and more diverse rendition of friends. It was a good reminder to celebrate the people you love regularly.
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The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin

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challenging emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Heartbreaking and beautiful. I listened to the audiobook and loved the voice actors. Very different from what I normally read, but enjoyed it. 
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Black Girls Must Have It All by Jayne Allen

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-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

3.5

Really loved this series and this ending. I felt that the author struck the perfect balance between rom com and drama. 
Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan

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

3.25

I liked the Asian representation in this book and I thought the voice actor did great, but the ending fell a little flat to me. I liked the exploration of female friendship! 
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.5

Listened to the audiobook and loved it. It was insightful with the perfect amount of heart and feels timely in a world where things seem hopeless at s
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Black Girls Must Be Magic by Jayne Allen

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Really enjoy Tabby’s universe and the emphasis on female friendships and mentorship. 
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