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Bad Witches by H.B. Akumiah

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adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective tense 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? Yes

4.0

Solid contemporary fiction/fantasy! Loved these characters and their quirks and challenges. The story moved along nicely and I enjoyed the ups and downs. The ending felt a bit rushed but I hope a sequel is forthcoming. Will certainly read more from this author. Narration wasn’t my favorite though.  Bahni T. would’ve killed this! 

P. S. This book deserves a better cover! 
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

3.75

Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake

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

4.0

The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee

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

3.0

This reads like a debut, so giving it a lot of grace. It was a nice story but very slow and there’s something missing. But sweet and a nice palate cleanser after heavy books. I’ll read the next in the series to see how the writing progresses. 
Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
I wasn’t into enough after the first quarter then the library wanted it back so buhbye
Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake

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

3.75

Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams

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

3.5

The Bookshop Sisterhood by Michelle Lindo-Rice

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
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My Name Is Ona Judge by Suzette D. Harrison

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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