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James by Percival Everett

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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? No

5.0

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PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly

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emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Normal People by Sally Rooney

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emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Going to go stare at the wall. This really worked for me. The cyclical pattern of self sabotage from both Marianne and Connell is unshakable, and yet I want them to keep trying.

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Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

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dark reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This rating is specifically for Carmen Maria Machado’s editing and introduction, because I absolutely adore this level of devotion to shaming self righteous bigots.

Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom

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slow-paced