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31 reviews

Fence, Vol. 1 by C.S. Pacat

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hopeful lighthearted tense fast-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? Yes

4.0

The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

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

3.75

The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang

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adventurous emotional 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

4.0

i made the mistake of expecting a happy ending
i was very intrigued by the multiple lifetimes, i loved how they were done too. i had moments where i was confused but i was able to figure it all out by the end. i have a hard time finding mlm books written by queer men, this was a rlly good find and just an enjoyable read overall! 
The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor by Eddie Jaku

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hopeful informative sad medium-paced

5.0

By the end, I found comfort in Eddie. I am saddened but also grateful that he wrote this book to share his story. I will recommend this book to anyone and everyone, remembering history is important but remembering that the victims are more than numbers is crucial. 
The Couple's Revenge by Daniel Hurst

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

4.0

The Hike by Drew Magary

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

4.75

it was good then it was great. the last chapter really sold the entire book for me, it wrapped everything up and i was struck with excitement about the last few paragraphs. i loved this book. 
The Rover by Drew Magary

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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

3.5

His & Hers by Alice Feeney

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

3.75

The Inmate by Freida McFadden

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

4.5

halfway through i was like “oh this is a little predictable but im liking it” and by the end every prediction i had was WRONG. the way it all goes together in the end omg just great. maybe the best thriller i've read this year. 
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

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emotional 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

4.75