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All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Ngl, the writing is kinda bad in my opinion to the point where I don't want to read it. Sad, as I was looking forward to this. 
Midsommar Screenplay Book by A24

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

4.5

I love the movie, so getting my hands on this was a must. It's interesting to see what scenes were cut (understandably) and all the little details that got changed over time. I also enjoyed the short essays and music sections that were included. 
Bear by Marian Engel

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

3.0

An interesting read, but one I don't think I'll read again. If you found the bear scene in Baldur's Gate 3 to be too much, skip on this book. 
Among Gods and Monsters by S.D. Simper

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

4.0

A good follow up. Continues the story nicely, but doesn't have the exact same pull as the first. 
Chrysalis by Anuja Varghese

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A very good collection of short stories. 
The Sting of Victory by S.D. Simper

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adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.0

A really good read. Was a lot more gruesome then I thought it would be. 
Fortuna Sworn by K.J. Sutton

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fast-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

3.5

So the plot is pretty bland, the characters are pretty black and white, and the writing isn't great (tons of continuity errors). At the same time, I couldn't put the book down, so it does have something going for it. 
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 78%.
adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

This is probably the best book I've read all year. I was looking for a good fantasy read before playing Baldur's Gate 3, and this book nailed it. I knew nothing going in, and to be honest, you shouldn't either. This is probably my new comfort read. Although there is a prequel coming out soon, I do hope there is a sequel to this story as I would love to see more of these characters and who they are after the final pages. 
Alien - Alien 3: The Lost Screenplay by William Gibson by Pat Cadigan, William Gibson

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

4.5

So, first and foremost, don't go into this thinking it will read like a Gibson novel. It won't. His flavour is still there, how characters talk and act are very similar to his books, but the description and writing isn't. I think Gibson's name got mainly attached to sell the book. He wrote the screenplay, which Pat Cadigan adapted into this novel. This is all her writing, not Gibson's. Once I got that sorted in my head this book was a fun ride and excellent read. 
Psycho by Robert Bloch

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

3.0

Your classic horror novel. I'm glad I read it, but probably won't read it again.