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Morning Star by Pierce Brown

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

5.0

Welp, that was a rollercoaster.
Spark Joy: An Illustrated Guide to the Japanese Art of Tidying by Marie Kondo

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
I got this at a charity shop to give me a decluttering boost in the new year but while reading, I realised it didn't really teach me anything new compared to the first book. It's good, but I don't need it.
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

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informative inspiring medium-paced

4.5

Fantastic book with plenty of advice and wisdom. Plus, if you're a Stephen King fan, you'll get a greater understanding of the author through this book. 

4.5 stars and only downgraded slightly because the he/she mention constantly was a little irritating. 'They' works so much better these days. 
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Lore Olympus: Volume Seven by Rachel Smythe

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

5.0

The Cat and the City by Nick Bradley

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challenging dark emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Cat and the City is an unsettling yet incredibly real and gritty book that gives you a shot of some solid and realistic Japanese culture. The magical realism is kinda fun and intriguing, but I would say, if you’re looking for a lot of cat content, you won’t be getting it. Doesn’t mean it’s not worth a read though! 
Ghostsmith by Nicki Pau Preto

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

4.25

Carries on the dark and twisting story of the first book and doesn't hold back on the action. Almost as though you're still reading the first, with no break for breath.

Love the characters, the magic system, and character development. A great duology.
The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke

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3.0

I'm not sure what I just read, but the writing was beautiful and atmospheric. 
Golden Son by Pierce Brown

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

5.0

What a freakin’ ride! Golden Son is even better than the first book. So, if you weren’t all that keen on the first, then please try this! It’s like the author has had time to flex and have fun with the story and characters. 

It's gripping, on the edge of your seat, addictive storytelling that's complex and intricate. The politics and strategy are a particular highlight. It's not heavy or a slog to read at all. It's dramatic and unexpected, like you can't really predict anything which makes it exciting. A thrill of a book.

I’m onto the next already.

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A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

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emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy is a beautiful book that while didn't have quite the same impact as the first, was still a wonderful read.

It’s peaceful, thought-provoking, and a genuine joy.

Rewire by Richard O'Connor

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
It's just too dense.