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They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

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challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Femine rage followed by feminine revenge. Sign me up immediately 🤌🏼
The God Game by Danny Tobey

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4.0

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price

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

3.0

I'll read all the pride and prejudice adaptations. Adding the murder mystery vibe was a fun way to mix it up.
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

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adventurous 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? It's complicated

3.0

Dragon shifter demon and a village girl on a quest to save the world and fall in love. Alright, you got me! I enjoyed it.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-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? No

5.0

The most cozy, refreshing, and lovely story I've read in a while. I actually hugged my kindle. Now I want cinnamon rolls and coffee.
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

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adventurous challenging tense slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

This is one of the best fantasy books ever written. There are no arguments to this. I'll fight about it. 
The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart

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challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This starts off so fast and doesn't stop. Intense, thrilling, body horror. I'm a fan. A medical examiner and a serial killer POV. This author didn't hold back on the discomfort. Didn't put it down once. 
Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This series has me locked in. I honestly don't know if anything could make me stop at this point. This book was SIGNIFICANTLY better than book 5. The action is amping up again. Huzzah 
My Darkest Prayer by S.A. Cosby

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challenging dark 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

SA Cosby is one of the best writers I have ever experienced. This was his first novel and though I can feel the growth from this to his most current book I still absolutely loved it. He can write anything and I will obsess over it 🫠
System Collapse by Martha Wells

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

As always Murderbot is amazing. This installment made me so happy. I love watching them, dare I say... Evolve? This is one of my favorite sci-fi series of all time, and never fails me.