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Fractal Noise by Christopher Paolini

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

4.0

The smallest novel by Christopher Paolini gives us a peak into humanity's first interaction with extraterrestrial life. This book is incredibly sad and depressing from cover to cover yet still a fantastic look into the fractalverse world. 
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The Ghost Dance Judgement by R.S. Belcher

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

An amazing read and excellent edition to the Golgotha series but found it a harder read due to the historical ties. R.S Belcher weaves a fantastic story using both fictional and real world issues.
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

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

4.0

Probably the least interesting of the PJO series but also the quickest, still solid book and worth the read.
The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan

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

4.5

Good kids book, easy read and keeps you entertained from the first word to the last. 


The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart

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

4.75

Found it hard to get started but after it got going it was impossible to put down. Definitely a great read.
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini

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adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Good read by Christopher Paolini. Beautiful world as always but it's long and slow. The ending was surprising but I liked it. 
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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

5.0

Good book, full of funny moments and great characters 
Murtagh by Christopher Paolini

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adventurous dark 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

5.0

Beautiful edition to the world of Eragon, engaging till the last word! 
The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart

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adventurous dark reflective slow-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

5.0

Made me cry, good book
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan

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adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0