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Alichino, Vol. 1 by Kouyu Shurei

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Beautiful gowns but confusing plot and characters who look the same. 
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 01 by QuinRose, Soumei Hoshino

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Trite but enjoyable. Not the best Alice in Wonderland reimagining I’ve read. 
Elemental Gelade Volume 1 by Mayumi Azuma

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Just as fun as when I first read this as a middle schooler! 
A Distant Soil, Vol. 1: The Gathering by Neil Gaiman, Colleen Doran

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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

3.75

I picked this up on a complete whim and don’t regret a thing. No idea what was happening for most of the time but it’s characters and plot keep you flipping the pages. 
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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emotional lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Readable but that last page was a slap in the face and I am not a fan of the interview style she is using. I am so disappointed after all the hype from friends for her books. 
Howling Dark by Christopher Ruocchio

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.0

This had a rough first part but once it got going it was unputdownable. Wonderful series so far and I’m saddened that it is not as popular as it should be. 
The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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

4.5

This entire novel was a wild ride starting from the middle of the first part to the very end pages. The prose was as delectable as I have heard and I was more thrilled reading this novel more than any other DA that I’ve gotten my hands on. It’s a classic for a reason and deserves to be savored and read. 
Fatal Alliance by Sean Williams

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adventurous dark 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

2.0

Not a fan. 
Circe by Madeline Miller

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

4.25

A wonderful tale of an underrated goddess. I always enjoyed Circe in both the original Odyssey and Percy Jackson so having her story told and seeing it unfold was lovely to behold 
Bleach, Vol. 2: Goodbye Parakeet, Good Night My Sister by Tite Kubo

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted tense 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

4.0

Still as fun as when I first read it so many years ago.