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Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka, Vol. 8 by Osamu Tezuka, Naoki Urasawa, Takashi Nagasaki

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad

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

5.0

Strangers by Taichi Yamada

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emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

4.0

All of Us Strangers is going to change my life...

The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko Jackson

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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? Yes

2.75

Yawning...boring...sloppy...lazy!

Such a good premise but the writing is so...well, I don't want to say bad because I'm clearly not the demographic for this kind of book, but the writing definitely wasn't for me. I saw a review on another site call this an homage to post-Twilight paranormal romances (derogatory) and...no way. I lived and breathed that era, this is not that. I wish it were though!

Also the ending...uh. Choices were made...

Wolfsong by TJ Klune

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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? Yes

4.0

Haven’t re-read this in 5 years, and I’m glad to say it’s still pretty solid. Structurally I think there are some issues but nothing too egregious. Incredible slow build, great concept (even if it is just werewolf twilight) and fantastic character work.

The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell

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adventurous emotional inspiring tense medium-paced