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Spirit Crossing by William Kent Krueger

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adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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? No

5.0

Another admirable addition to this series. Focused on missing and exploited Native women. Loved the spirituality running through along side the death and cruelty.
The Old Man in the Corner: The Teahouse Detective: Volume 1 by Baroness Orczy

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challenging mysterious tense slow-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? No

3.5

I enjoyed reading this work by Baroness Orczy for the time period it was written, early 1900s. 
The Sherlock Society by James Ponti

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adventurous funny informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

Fun beginning for a new middle mystery series by James Ponti! 
Original Sin by P.D. James

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
This one is much better in print. Felt like I was trying to walk with 100 lb weights on each foot. 
Necessary as Blood by Deborah Crombie

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dark emotional informative mysterious sad 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? No

5.0

Love the development of the series!!
The House on Graveyard Lane by Martin Edwards

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

4.5

Enjoyed!
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Death Makes a Prophet by John Bude

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

4.5

Fun complicated mystery set in the Coo religious cult in 1940s England. 
Murder By The Book: Mysteries For Bibliophiles by Martin Edwards

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

4.5

Great anthology of Golden Age+ British Crime writers. Liked how Edward’s started with Sherlock Holmes and ended with Ngaio Marsh. Intros by Martin Edward’s for each story were excellent!! 
How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

5.0

A lovely book of love, found family, and imperfect characters. One of the best so far this year!
Shot with Crimson by Nicola Upson

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

4.5

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