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83 reviews

The Veiled Heir by S.T. Fernandez

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I received a copy of this book from the publisher (via Netgalley) in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't fall into the story straight from the first page but chapter after chapter I couldn't stop reading... enjoying greatly the story as it flew at a quite fast pace. I felt the writing was "hesitant" at the beginning but more and more fluid until a great ending! What a cliffhanger! Now I just can't wait for the second book to be published to discover what will happen now! 

The Very First Night by Nicole Ryan

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

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

5.0

I received a copy of this book from the publisher (via Netgalley) in exchange for an honest review.

Awww.... that was such a cute journey! I've been through a lot of emotions but mostly love for the characters and their stories. I loved the writing that was smooth and impactful. The narrative is quite slow but we learn more about the character's history page after page so it's very interesting. The atmosphere is quite light even though there are some subjects that could be triggering...

The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense fast-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

What an amazing story : the heir of a long lost kingdom and her journey after recovering from her home's destruction... her comprehension of what truly happened... her discovery of what the heart can do... all that in such an interesting world! I really liked it and can't wait for the sequel! 

The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

I know now why so many people loved this serie... from the first book to this one, the story keeps getting better and better. The characters are so loveable and I really like the fact I couldn't really guess what would happen next! I definitely love this universe and can't wait to read the other books about Elfhame! 

The Wicked King by Holly Black

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-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? No

5.0

I must say that I totally fell in love with this story! The beginning of this book was a little different from the first one but pages after pages I just couldn't stop wondering what could happen next... and never guessed right, what I love the most in a story : not being able to guess the end. Now... let's start book 3!

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous challenging funny inspiring mysterious 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 loooooooove this story!!!!! I can't believe how amazing Elfhame is... the way the author describes it is just some kind of magic for sure! I just couldn't put this book down and now I'm so impatient to start the next one! This is definitely gonna be one of my favorites! 

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

What a strange story! Full of mysteries, legends, tension and... some sort of magic the way words are stuck in my mind now! I really loved how original it is but I would say it's best to read it when your mind is at the right place as some parts of the story may trigger your brain if your mental is not strong... but really a great story to discover! 

Foxglove by Adalyn Grace

dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I really like this universe full of mysteries and well-constructed drama... the characters are so... special! Signa and Death are just the ultimate love story for a romantic soul as mine... I can't wait for the 3rd book to be published!

Mother of Death and Dawn by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I usually get bored at some point when I read a serie... it never happened for this one. I couldn't stop wondering what could possibly happen next and the story was thrilling page after page! I'm a little sad to leave Tisaanah and Max but I'm definitely glad I've met them! 

Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Let's say it out loud : I hate when a book stops on a cliffhanger! But I'm quite glad the serie is finished so I can jump right now in the last book and discover what happens to the main characters! I really like this universe and the plot in this second book is really full of suspense! Even if I hate how it ends... I loved it... or to be more precise : I loved to hate it!