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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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dark emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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adventurous emotional funny reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Village Weavers

Myriam J.A. Chancy

DID NOT FINISH: 25%

I can’t care about these characters. Not enough distinction between them. Too much jumping around in time and POV. Maybe it’s just a slow start but I want to move on to something more compelling.
funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Has my family been mispronouncing matzah brei my entire life?
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funny hopeful inspiring 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

Daughters of Smoke and Fire

Ava Homa

DID NOT FINISH: 8%

Way too heavy-handed. Show don’t tell