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The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde
Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.

Sounded so promising. But it fell so flat. DNFed around 40% of the way through. It dragged way too much and I didn't care about the main characters, the side characters seemed more interesting.

Divine Might by Natalie Haynes

informative slow-paced

2.0

This was insightful, but it felt a bit rambling at times. It was just an alright collection of essays.
I think I kind of expected this book to tell the myth a little bit more before it was dissected. 

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

funny inspiring relaxing 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

I enjoyed reading this book so much. It was a lot of fun and I really liked the characters. I felt like this book had a really strong cast of characters. Initially, I was a bit apprehensive about reading this book because I know very little about chess. But I think at this point Ali Hazelwood could write a book about anything I'd probably love.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexism

Moderate: Chronic illness

Minor: Death of parent

Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood

funny fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Grief

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

funny relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Slavery

Moderate: Violence and Murder

Minor: Vomit

Daughter of Fire by Sofia Robleda

dark emotional sad tense slow-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement, Genocide, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Chronic illness, Homophobia, Sexual content, War, and Classism

The Iron Daughter Special Edition by Julie Kagawa

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Blood, and War

Moderate: Death, Violence, Grief, and Murder

Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Medical content, Murder, and Alcohol

That Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted A Love Potion At A Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming

funny fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gore, Vomit, and Alcohol

Minor: Violence and Blood

Shifters in the Night by Molly Harper

4.5

One Fine Fae by Molly Harper

3.0