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The Progress of a Crime: A Fireworks Night Mystery by Julian Symons

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
Too many unlikable characters. Ugly
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

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Mood—waited to long to continue, will read later.
Mercury (Barnes & Noble Book Club Edition) by Amy Jo Burns

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.
Mood—not interested right now. May come back later.
Forbidden City by James Ponti

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adventurous funny hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious 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

4.75

Middle Grade Adventure, well written, country info
Red Knife by William Kent Krueger

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Reliable author and main chracter!
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells

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adventurous challenging funny lighthearted tense 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

5.0

Excellent world building
The Murder of Mr. Ma by John Shen Yen Nee, S.J. Rozan

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adventurous funny informative mysterious 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? No

5.0

Such a fun, engrossing historical mystery
Pagan Spring by G.M. Malliet

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emotional informative mysterious sad 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? No

4.75

Priest detective, England, WWII
Vera Kelly: Lost and Found by Rosalie Knecht

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Not holding my attention. Really enjoyed first two in series. Too much hysterical tension for me right now. 
Locked Rooms by Laurie R. King

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adventurous emotional informative mysterious 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? No

5.0

Historical mystery