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Girl Gone Missing by Marcie R. Rendon

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adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious reflective 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

I am always overwhelmed at truth instead of the myths that prevail in American history.
The Cornish Coast Murder by John Bude

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adventurous mysterious 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

3.0

British Library Crime Classic Golden Age Mystery, amateur vicar helps police
Windigo Island by William Kent Krueger

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adventurous mysterious 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

A splendid addition to the series!! 
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 64%.
I read for enjoyment. This is not enjoyable. 
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Riviera Gold by Laurie R. King

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adventurous informative mysterious medium-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

4.5

Solid entry in this excellent series
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Not the right time. 
A Death in Cornwall by Daniel Silva

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adventurous challenging informative inspiring mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

Retired government agent, missing Picasso, corrupt business practices, murder, series, 
Island of the Mad by Laurie R. King

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adventurous emotional informative mysterious 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

Love Jenny Sterling narration. 
More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? No

5.0

Very lovable, charming follow up to Days at the Moraski Bookshop
Nine Lessons by Nicola Upson

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dark emotional informative mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

Excellent historical fiction using a real person as protaginist. 
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