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Under the Dragon Moon

Under the Dragon Moon by Mawce Hanlin

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

Wow. I have rarely been this excited to see that a book will be part of a series. Hanlin treats their characters with such love I can't help but fall for them, too.  I read the audiobook edition and really enjoyed Pendragon's distinct character voices.

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What Manner of Man

What Manner of Man by St John Starling

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

This queer gothic features a charmingly naive narrator who quickly won my heart. What Manner of Man captures the magic of classic adventure novels. I found it difficult not to devour it in one sitting, eager to learn the fate of Father Ardelian.

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Gospel of the Cuckoo

Gospel of the Cuckoo by Sirius

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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