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36 reviews

A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

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

3.25

As a teen, I loved reading this book. It really resonated with me then. Nowadays, as an adult, listening to this over a decade later, it didn't really age as well as it could have for me. Don't get me wrong, it's still a decent book, but it's just not the kind of book/genre I read anymore. It's still a nostalgic book for me.
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How to Build Meaningful Relationships through Conversations by Carol Ann Lloyd

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informative reflective fast-paced

3.0

While it had a lot of interesting tips intertwined with common sense, I just couldn't stay focused enough to absorb the tips.
Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 1 by Kafka Asagiri

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense 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

5.0

I enjoyed this volume, despite it coming from my roommate's Loot Crate box and their need to "not really want it depending on if I liked it or not". I wasn't expecting it to be a series that I would invest in because it didn't pass my initial viewing at Barnes & Noble, but after reading the synopsis and actually getting around to read it really solidified it as a series that I would continue investing and reading in.
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Noragami: Stray God, Vol. 1 by Adachitoka

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

3.25

It's kind of meh for me. The story was entertaining enough, but I didn't really connect with the characters all too much sadly.
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Baccano!, Vol. 1 (Manga) by Ryohgo Narita

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense slow-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? No

3.75

The story's pretty solid, but it was a bit of a slog for me. While it's a fast read, I struggled a little bit to finish reading it. Still has a pretty solid story regardless and the characters are pretty solid too.
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Agent 355 by Marie Benedict

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

It was kind of meh for me, but short enough for me to not really mind it all too much. Prolly wouldn't've minded it so much if it was a little bit more compelling emotionally for me.
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Dinosaur Sanctuary Vol. 5 by Itaru Kinoshita

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-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

It's a bit sadder than the previous 4 volumes, but it's still just as good! Very emotional volume!
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A Man and His Cat, Volume 1 by Umi Sakurai

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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? No

5.0

It's a very cute manga! I'm glad that my roommate and I picked up this manga on a whim off the bookstore bookshelf.
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Assassination Classroom, Vol. 01: Time for Assassination by Yūsei Matsui

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-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

5.0

Funnily enough, I started reading this AFTER I'd watch the anime! Still loved reading this book after watching the anime.
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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 1 by Kazuki Irodori, Yatsuki Wakatsu

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adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I really enjoyed reading this volume. Main character is relatable.
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