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76 reviews

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Crush by Tracy Wolff

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

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

3.25

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

5.0

Crave by Tracy Wolff

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

Lightlark by Alex Aster

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I went into this book with my guard up because of all the negative things I’ve heard about it, but I couldn’t help but get so attached to the story and Isla’s many different challenges. The plot twist(s) had me at the edge of my chair. 

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous emotional hopeful tense fast-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

I don’t even know where to begin with my thoughts on Iron Flame. The story quickly picks up where Fourth Wing left off and I’m immediately back & wanting more. 

The way this book tugged at all my heart strings and emotions was unbelievable. 

Rebecca Yarros did an excellent job with making villains I loved to hate and the plot twists were to DIE for. 

I can’t wait for book 3. In the meantime, I’ll sit here with my shattered soul and pray we get back to Navarre as quickly as possible! 

A Flame in the North by Lilith Saintcrow

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.25

*I received this book as an ARC via NetGalley and Orbit Books for an honest review*

The story is a fantasy based Viking story and is told from a 1st person pov. The story quickly picks up with some great battles/fighting but after a bit, it seems a little repetitive. With their travels and then another fight. 

I felt as though sometimes I was “lost” because I didn’t personally connect with the descriptions of some characters/plot lines. 

Overall, it’s a decent read and I would more than likely want to continue to book 2.

When Oceans Rise by Robin Alvarez

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

*I received an ARC audiobook via NetGalley for an honest review*

I appreciated the story and Filipino tales as I wasn’t previously exposed to them but loved learning about them through this book. 

The first 3rd of the book took me on the usual YA arc but then I quickly got into the story. The audio narrator wasn’t my favorite but overall the story made up for that. 

Blood Queen by Caitlin Denman

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

*I received this book as an ARC from Net Galley for an honest review *

3/5🌟

I think the story of Layla (FMC) was fascinating, well written and kept my interest through out the entirety of the story.
It was a bit of a slow build up; but once it picked up; I couldn't put it down. I am excited to see how the story continues.