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Maybe This Time by Cara Bastone

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Gorgeously written and skillfully performed, this is an adorable romance story about appreciating the small things in life. 

Mikey is literally the best and Zoë Chao and Noah Reid have so much chemistry; this was a joy to listen to! 
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-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? Yes

4.25

Very well written!
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Samen by Luke Adam Hawker

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hopeful reflective medium-paced

5.0

A wonderful and healing reflection on the Covid time, accompanied by stunning illustrations. A must-read. 
De jongen, de mol, de vos en het paard by Charlie Mackesy

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inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Cute, inspiring, and motivational, this book is like a collection of postcards of insightful life sayings
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This should have been book 5. It was slightly confusing to go from a space-opera in the last book to a space-station detective novella. Still a nice story though!
Network Effect by Martha Wells

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adventurous funny 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

5.0

All our favourite friends are back!!
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells

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adventurous funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Artificial Condition by Martha Wells

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adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ART!! <3
All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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adventurous funny 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

5.0