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Opal by Maggie Stiefvater

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funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Field Guide by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black

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

5.0

The Seeing Stone by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black

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

5.0

Lucinda's Secret by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black

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

5.0

The Ironwood Tree by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black

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

5.0

The Wrath of Mulgarath by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black

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

5.0

Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling, Kennilworthy Whisp

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funny informative lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

Common Goal by Rachel Reid

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

2.75

honestly had to look up who kyle was cause i didn’t really like game changer i forgot about him but liked this one so much! eric is adorable and i love them, i really liked the development of him and kyle and how eric was trying to keep his distance because of kyle’s age. god the scene when kyle is shouting at eric about his age because eric was trying to break up with him broke my heart.

interesting dynamic between eric and kyle by having kyle take care of eric and teach him how to relax and let go when as a goalie he is constantly on edge. i loved that eric says their age gap only matters when he’s not around kyle because they have so much in common with art and photography. i wish there was more of them after they were together - seeing them in other books was a big plus - so excited that scott and eric bought the kingfisher so kyle could run it.

overall series ranking:
- the long game
- heated rivalry
- role model
- tough guy
- common goal
- game changer
Reckless by Lauren Roberts

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Powerful by Lauren Roberts

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sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0