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Astra by Cedar Bowers

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

I can’t wait for Cedar Bowers to publish her next book. 
The Good Doctor by Damon Galgut

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

3.0

The Adversary by Michael Crummey

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

3.0

Not my favorite Crummey book. I’d suggest trying another first. 
Inland by Téa Obreht

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emotional informative sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The story drew me in slowly but by 60% I couldn’t put it down. In fact, I kept reading into the night till I finished. Beautiful book with and unexpected quirks and deep themes. Beautiful boo.