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Good Omens by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett

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

3.5

Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness by Peter Godfrey-Smith

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challenging informative slow-paced

4.0

If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

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dark emotional mysterious slow-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

3.5

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

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challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

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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

5.0

It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese

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emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

As I'd expect from an essay collection, quality varies depending on the content and writing style and I connected to some more than others. That said, I enjoyed this book a lot and found the the majority of the essays interesting in how they relate to the authors' reflections and experiences.
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

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adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Identity, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen

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challenging informative reflective slow-paced

3.75

Galatea: A Short Story by Madeline Miller

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

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adventurous lighthearted 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

5.0