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Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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funny relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.5

This came highly recommended from a few people but it didn't do much for me. It was fine. I listened to it on audiobook and like six of the nine recurring characters are pendry/hendry/tendry or something? Why do that?
A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.25

Babel by R.F. Kuang

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adventurous emotional informative inspiring 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? No

5.0

My favorite book that I've read in years. Absolutely brilliant.
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The Maid by Nita Prose

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lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Constance by Matthew FitzSimmons

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adventurous mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

I think the resolution wasn't as strong as the setup but it was still very interesting. Really enjoyed the book overall. A lot of fascinating philosophical questions wrapped up in a sci-fi thriller. Good stuff.
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

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4.0

The Hidden Girl and Other Stories by Ken Liu

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

I really like the science fiction stories and found myself fading out during the fantasy ones. It's a good read and I'd recommend it but I liked Paper Menagerie better
When I Was You by Amber Garza

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

It's fine. Nothing special. And the very end of the book drives home how it's full of things that take you out of it and feel like author interference.