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5 Worlds Book 4: The Amber Anthem by Alexis Siegel, Mark Siegel

adventurous 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

How do these keep getting better and better? I am continuously impressed with how the story deepens in really accessible and plausible ways that are not predictable or trite! This finale is going to be amazing and I can't wait to see how this all pans out in book 5!

Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol

adventurous funny inspiring 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

4.0

An EXCELLENT read!!!! Plot development I didn't see coming, really adorable artwork, a heartwarming message, this book has it all! This is a very satisfying way to spend about an hour and a half (as an adult reader)

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny 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

3.0

So fun!! This book is written in a cheeky casual style that doesn't take itself too seriously. If you don't like modern banter in your fantasy this is not for you. The love story also moves unbelievably fast so you have to be willing to overlook a lot. But this felt very fun and read really quickly; I will definitely read the others in the series! A good no stress way to pass the time. 

Us by Sara Soler

emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

An excellent little graphic memoir! A great narrative for people who need an intro to the normality of being trans or a reminder they are not alone. 

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In the Heart of Life by Kathy Eldon

emotional inspiring slow-paced

2.75

This memoir definitely made me think. Took me a while to get through as someone who reads primarily fiction, but the storyline is compelling enough that I kept coming back to it. An interesting tale that makes you reflect on your own life and how you can trust the process and seek out joy.

Land Ho! by G. Eilsel

emotional funny fast-paced

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

3.5

Arguably my favorite one yet from G. Eilsel! The MMC is all sweetness and goofy energy in the best of ways and the combo of public sex and sexting with the rigid navy lifestyle was perfection. I would definitely read this again! 

The Red Maze by Alexis Siegel, Mark Siegel

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.25

So fun! The story keeps getting better in all the best of ways as our characters grow. The challenges unique to each world are written so well! Can't wait to see what the fourth planet holds for little An Tzu! 

Electric Idol by Katee Robert

dark emotional 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

3.5

Just as good the second time around, though now that I know the others in the series better it doesn't rank as high up on the list. 

Exodus 20:3 by Freydís Moon

emotional hopeful 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

3.25

A really beautifully constructed novella that is immensely satisfying to read. 

5 Worlds Book 2: The Cobalt Prince by Alexis Siegel, Mark Siegel

adventurous medium-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

4.0

More depth than I would have expected from a children's graphic novel! Things don't resolve in a nice tidy bow, things progress organically, the new characters we meet are unique and well thought out: it's all there! Can't wait to dive into book three.