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lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
challenging informative medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I'm a little conflicted with this book.  I really enjoy the concept - and it's absolutely concerning how close we are in America to this becoming a reality.  But it was hard to follow the plot. 
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
hopeful inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Not my favorite of the Kristin Hannah books.  I'm not sure if it's because of the point I'm at in my life, my mood, or the weather - I just wasn't feeling this one like I normally do.  Usually I'm in tears but nada. 
adventurous hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Not my favorite read of the year so far but not bad! That ending though....GRRRRRRR, patiently waiting for book 3 from the library. 
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Whoa.....just whoa.... The twists and turns!  Main character was a smidge whiney but ya know what - still enjoyed it. 
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

OMG I can't believe I've waited so long to read this! 

So it starts off a bit like a Romeo and Juliet retelling (Roma Montagav and Juliette Cai are the main characters, with Marshall and Benedikt), but it is SO much better.  Takes place in post-WW1 Shanghai, and there's a "disease" afoot, going after everyone.  10/10, do recommend. 

Be warned - it is a part of a duology AND a greater series. And with this ending you will need to read book 2, which I shall be getting my hands on shortly.