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You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this sweet coming of age story! 
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Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

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

5.0

Beautiful, horrifying
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Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson

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mysterious medium-paced

3.5

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Burying Jericho by William Hussey

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

Hussey is one of my favourite authors, and this is why. 
The RANGE of Hussey as an author is honestly mind boggling. Having just read ‘The Boy I Love’ and then ‘Burying Jericho’… phenomenal. 
There is a bit of a slow start, lulling you into a false sense of security. I spent the whole book tense and on the edge of my seat in anticipation. 

I really loved how by the end, the moments when the hints were dropped were obvious but at the time it wasn’t. It was so skilfully done. The characters were realistic and relatable- who does enjoy their physio exercises?! 

I have so many thoughts and feelings, but I want to keep this spoiler free. 

I highly recommend the Scott Jericho series for fans of murder mysteries and thrillers. 
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Herc by Phoenicia Rogerson

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

4.0

A funny irreverent take on Heracle’s life through the eyes of the ones who know him. I enjoyed it. 
With Love, the Stars by A.E. Bratchford

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4.0

A collection of short stories with a sci-fi/ fantasy theme. 

I enjoyed this collection. I’d love to see some of the stories expanded! There were cute stories, emotional stories, some poetry… something for everyone really. 
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

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adventurous mysterious 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

An excellent heist book. I really liked the characters and the plot was great. 
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Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik

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dark emotional

5.0

Short stories from Novik’s other bodies of work, with a new story at the end. Beautifully done. I’d love to read a longer version of Elizabeth Bennett as a dragon captain! 
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

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adventurous mysterious 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? No

5.0

An excellent YA mystery. It kept me guessing, and a brilliant set up for book 2 at the end. 
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