typedtruths's Reviews (1.8k)

funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 i'm letting myself count mg & children's books in my personal reading challenges this year, because why not? i read them!

this is a cbca notable, so i gave it a go and i loved it! made me laugh out loud an embarrassing amount of times

▷ Representation: Kumi (sc) is Korean-Australian.

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

i genuinely believe badger is one of the best authors of recent years. this book was phenomenal in every way. my fave of the year so far ♡


▷ Representation: Lipan Apache cast; asexual protagonist. nonbinary sc.

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informative fast-paced

so uh, this was too intermediate for me. it wasn't as introductory as i hoped, so i might have to come back to it when i'm a little more familiar with political and economic theory

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Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 #1) The Mysterious Affair at Styles ★★★☆☆

look, the period typical sexism gets me every time i read christie but her mysteries are god tier. they deliver time. i think i know how it will go down and it never, ever works that way. hands down, the only author i can't predict and i love it

(except for the weird romance subplot but eh)

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adventurous funny hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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

p. djèlí clark is a genius. brilliant.

▷ Representation: Black protagonists & scs; sapphic secondary character.

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Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
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major flop. one of the most underwhelming mysteries i have ever read. not a shred of atmosphere or entertainment. i was most invested in maya reconnecting with her heritage and dealing with her trauma. and the twist? laughable

Representation: Maya (mc) is Guatemalan-American and has insomnia and substance addictions.

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The Viscount Who Loved Me

Julia Quinn

DID NOT FINISH: 17%

My library book expired. Might try the audiobook. 

Lola in the Mirror

Trent Dalton

DID NOT FINISH: 20%

Too dark and triggering for me, atm.

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