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Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller

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challenging informative reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

A great message and sometimes a difficult read. While all the PoVs are important, I just got overwhelmed. I don't mind multiple PoVs, but this was too much.
Tales of the Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan

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

3.5

It was cute. I don't think it was needed, but it was sweet.
I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself by Marisa Crane

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

4.0

Oof. What a read. So much grief, but hope too. And so much love. I was near tears through most of it. Definitely a hard read.
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

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adventurous lighthearted 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

4.0

This was really fun! I loved how we were just thrown into the story without 100 pages of world buildings. We, as readers, were clearly trusted. It was a lot of fun.
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

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adventurous challenging dark emotional slow-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? Yes

4.0

Despite being amazing and enjoying myself every time I read, I'm so intimidated by this book. It's so long. This is how fantasy should be.
Everland by Wendy Spinale

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adventurous dark 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? Yes

3.5

Really thought I wasn't gonna enjoy this book, but it was actually good. We just didn't need Hook's POV
Miss Morton and the English House Party Murder by Catherine Lloyd

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mysterious 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? No

4.0

I'm so sorry I wasn't in the mood for this book at first because the mystery turned out to be so good. Definitely enjoyable.
Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams

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adventurous dark 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? Yes

3.5

I just didn't connect with this book. I can see why people enjoy it, for sure. But it didn't click with me. It was fine.
Rules for Rule Breaking by Talia Tucker

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inspiring lighthearted fast-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

3.5

Cute and okay. It's a nice easy read with just a bit depth. 
A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair

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adventurous tense slow-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? Yes

3.5

This book had so many great ideas but they weren't executed well. The first 25% should've been summarized instead of giving us all these details. And that first kiss was so gross.