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314 reviews
Messalina: The Life and Times of Rome's Most Scandalous Empress by Honor Cargill-Martin, Honor Cargill-Martin
challenging
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Odyssey by Stephen Fry
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
I'm Not Lazy, I'm on Energy Saving Mode by Dancing Snail
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Need to highlight this whole book tbh. Lovely uplifting read.
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Return to the DallerGut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
Enchanted Creatures: Our Monsters and Their Meanings by Natalie Lawrence
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
The Blanket Cats by Kiyoshi Shigematsu
emotional
sad
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
4.0
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
A truly beautiful and comforting book. Made me feel smiley and hopeful.