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Orbital by Samantha Harvey

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emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This is a book that is more vibes than plot.

This book was fascinating in the first half, seeing how each person on the space station viewed their time orbiting Earth and reflecting on what they left behind. However, after awhile it kind of got stale.

I will admit that this isn't my kind of book. However, do not let that deter you from checking it out for yourself. It's a short quick read, and the audiobook is about 5 hours long.

Be warned this book discusses the atomic bombings in Japan as well as a typhoon in the Philippians. 
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Terminal Alliance by Jim C. Hines

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

3.5

If you're into space politics, and lot of different species of aliens then I would recommend this book.

I wish I had some small illustrations for what the main alien races looked like. I don't know if it was all the info dumping during the first half, but I had a hard time telling them apart and picturing them.

I do like how this small group of humans who rock the political landscape of these alien species are from the sanitation unit. That makes this story feel unique and interesting. They each use various aspects of their job to solve their problems. I thought that was cool.

Sadly, I do not feel interested in continuing this series for the moment.
The X-Files: Trust No One by Jonathan Maberry, Tim Lebbon, Peter Clines

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

Harley Quinn Vol. 1: No Good Deed by Stephanie Phillips, Gene Ha, Riley Rossmo

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
I stopped reading when I felt like I needed some backstory on what the Joker War was. I got overwhelmed with how much info there is and lost interest in this book.
Spill Zone by Scott Westerfeld

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

4.0

Doctor Who: A Tale of Two Time Lords Vol. 1: A Little Help from My Friends by Jody Houser

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adventurous lighthearted fast-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? No

3.0

The Bone Ships by RJ Barker

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

3.5

I liked the fantasy world of the book, and even though I debated on whether I was going to DNF it, I stuck with it. 

If you're looking for a fantasy pirate story, I'd recommend this one. It has a lot of sea-faring action and some political intrigue. 
Cascade Failure by L.M. Sagas

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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

4.5

If you're looking for a sci-fi, cyberpunk like, and found family read, then I'd recommend giving this one a try. All the characters are unique and lovable in their own ways, and I will return to this series when book 2 drops (hopefully anyway).
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Cat + Gamer, Volume 1 by Wataru Nadatani

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

3.0

Virtually Yours by Jeremy Holt

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.5