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The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
by (shelved 34 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.35 — 10,007,308 ratings — published 2008
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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
by (shelved 32 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.31 — 3,471,421 ratings — published 2005
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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again The Hobbit, or There and Back Again (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.30 — 4,495,576 ratings — published 1937
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
by (shelved 30 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.47 — 11,516,228 ratings — published 1997
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The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2) The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)
by (shelved 21 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,384,690 ratings — published 2006
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The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
by (shelved 20 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.41 — 3,179,186 ratings — published 1954
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Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)
by (shelved 20 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.36 — 4,202,111 ratings — published 2009
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Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)
by (shelved 17 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.57 — 3,647,920 ratings — published 2023
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Project Hail Mary Project Hail Mary (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.50 — 1,282,950 ratings — published 2021
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The Song of Achilles The Song of Achilles (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.30 — 2,038,031 ratings — published 2011
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Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)
by (shelved 16 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.46 — 1,168,268 ratings — published 2015
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Divergent (Divergent, #1) Divergent (Divergent, #1)
by (shelved 16 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.13 — 4,407,850 ratings — published 2011
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Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3)
by (shelved 16 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.12 — 3,760,689 ratings — published 2010
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Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1) Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)
by (shelved 15 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.19 — 2,475,433 ratings — published 2012
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
by (shelved 15 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.50 — 3,828,109 ratings — published 2003
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
by (shelved 15 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.58 — 4,895,836 ratings — published 1999
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
by (shelved 14 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.58 — 3,686,724 ratings — published 2005
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The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5) The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)
by (shelved 14 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.55 — 1,161,096 ratings — published 2009
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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4) The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4)
by (shelved 14 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.42 — 1,230,696 ratings — published 2008
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
by (shelved 14 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.57 — 4,235,240 ratings — published 2000
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Insurgent (Divergent, #2) Insurgent (Divergent, #2)
by (shelved 13 times as adventurous)
avg rating 3.96 — 1,631,184 ratings — published 2012
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Around the World in Eighty Days Around the World in Eighty Days (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as adventurous)
avg rating 3.95 — 285,122 ratings — published 1872
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
by (shelved 13 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.43 — 4,539,979 ratings — published 1998
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
by (shelved 13 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.62 — 4,141,046 ratings — published 2007
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The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1) The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1)
by (shelved 12 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.00 — 1,765,385 ratings — published 2018
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A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2)
by (shelved 12 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.63 — 3,265,144 ratings — published 2016
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The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1) The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1)
by (shelved 12 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,701,444 ratings — published 2009
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Treasure Island Treasure Island (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as adventurous)
avg rating 3.85 — 544,645 ratings — published 1882
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The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3) The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3)
by (shelved 12 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.37 — 1,231,575 ratings — published 2007
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The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1) The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1)
by (shelved 12 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.29 — 948,725 ratings — published 2010
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Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3)
by (shelved 11 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,732,303 ratings — published 2025
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Caraval (Caraval, #1) Caraval (Caraval, #1)
by (shelved 11 times as adventurous)
avg rating 3.97 — 902,562 ratings — published 2016
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)
by (shelved 11 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.24 — 3,172,244 ratings — published 1950
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Coraline Coraline (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.13 — 787,922 ratings — published 2002
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The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games, #1) The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games, #1)
by (shelved 10 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.12 — 1,097,284 ratings — published 2020
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Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2) Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2)
by (shelved 10 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,812,419 ratings — published 2013
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The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus, #3) The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus, #3)
by (shelved 10 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.47 — 680,347 ratings — published 2012
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The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2) The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)
by (shelved 10 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.50 — 1,140,012 ratings — published 1954
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The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1)
by (shelved 10 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.10 — 428,342 ratings — published 2010
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Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1) Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1)
by (shelved 10 times as adventurous)
avg rating 3.97 — 1,952,666 ratings — published 2002
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Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2) Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2)
by (shelved 9 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.36 — 2,673,026 ratings — published 2023
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Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4) Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4)
by (shelved 9 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.62 — 1,447,239 ratings — published 2015
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
by (shelved 9 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.45 — 2,755,013 ratings — published 1996
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Allegiant (Divergent, #3) Allegiant (Divergent, #3)
by (shelved 9 times as adventurous)
avg rating 3.60 — 1,147,913 ratings — published 2013
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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as adventurous)
avg rating 3.89 — 278,810 ratings — published 1869
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The Count of Monte Cristo The Count of Monte Cristo (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,036,690 ratings — published 1844
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City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1)
by (shelved 9 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.06 — 2,181,813 ratings — published 2007
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The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air, #2) The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air, #2)
by (shelved 8 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,092,465 ratings — published 2019
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Legendary (Caraval, #2) Legendary (Caraval, #2)
by (shelved 8 times as adventurous)
avg rating 4.09 — 472,035 ratings — published 2018
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Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1) Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1)
by (shelved 8 times as adventurous)
avg rating 3.84 — 1,246,058 ratings — published 2011
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Robin S. Baker
“The more adventures, the better.”
Robin S. Baker

“Life is too short for fearmongering and becoming ensnarled in lengthy periods of depression. We must use our time judiciously and never waver in our scared quest striving to achieve what one seeks. A person whom encounters no difficulties along the way, or only finds relatively minor troubles, probably does not want much out of life. When times are too tame, it is probable that we allowed a certain pall of inertia to set in. One cannot sail on a meek wind. When life is too tranquil, we should be suspicious of our charted designation. When life is too calm, it is possible that we will shortly run aground. When we experience no resistance in our path, we probably did not depart on a worthwhile journey in the first place. One must act diligently to scout out a meaningful destination. I must rest when tired, but I can never become complacent and snooze through life. I can never surrender what I seek. Striving means a willingness to make mistakes in good faith and to continue to go on undeterred by past mistakes. Any motivated person is bound to make mistakes pursing challenging goals and occasionally fall short of his or her intended short-term or midrange mark. In order to achieve worthy long-term goals, person must exhibit mental flexibility and adapt to every obstacle blocking their path.”
Kilroy J. Oldster, Dead Toad Scrolls

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