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Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Betty by Tiffany McDaniel
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
-missing some of the charm from the first one
-author used the plot device of “I don’t remember because I was enchanted” too often.
-author used the plot device of “I don’t remember because I was enchanted” too often.
The Caretaker by Ron Rash
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
-Family drama set during the Korean War
-Jacob and Naomi elope causing Jacob’s family to cut him off. Jacob is conscripted and sent to Korea
-Blackburn is Jacob’s best friend and tries to take care of Naomi while he is away
-Jacob’s parents think they know best and will go to great lengths to prove it
-Jacob and Naomi elope causing Jacob’s family to cut him off. Jacob is conscripted and sent to Korea
-Blackburn is Jacob’s best friend and tries to take care of Naomi while he is away
-Jacob’s parents think they know best and will go to great lengths to prove it
James by Percival Everett
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
-really well developed characters
-the plot moves really quickly and I couldn’t put the book down
-challenging at points
-the plot moves really quickly and I couldn’t put the book down
-challenging at points
Wolfsong by TJ Klune
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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
3.75
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
-too many tropes
-had a hard time following the plot
-some of the characters were well developed and others were flat.
-had a hard time following the plot
-some of the characters were well developed and others were flat.
Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
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
4.0
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0