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The Want-Ad Killer by Ann Rule

The Want-Ad Killer

Ann Rule

4.0
informative fast-paced
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Angel

Cassandra Clare

4.25
adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

On a Sunbeam

Tillie Walden

5.0
adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

Hamnet

Maggie O'Farrell

4.75
adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

Mohsin Hamid

2.25
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
Squire by Tamora Pierce

Squire

Tamora Pierce

5.0
adventurous hopeful 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: Complicated
The City & the City by China Miéville

The City & the City

China Miéville

4.25
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

Brown Girl Dreaming

Jacqueline Woodson

3.5
reflective medium-paced
Changeling by William Ritter

Changeling

William Ritter

5.0
adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander, J.K. Rowling

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Newt Scamander, J.K. Rowling

4.0
funny lighthearted fast-paced