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137 reviews

As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

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emotional mysterious tense 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

4.5

"hey sarge, remember me?"


choked out a sob at this actually, still drying the tears off my face.
Finale by Stephanie Garber

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adventurous emotional funny 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 haven't felt this much of a rush from finishing a series since 2012.

i loved the caraval series more than i can even describe, and the finale was just the perfect ending. what a wonderful way to start the new year! i screamed, cried, and giggled for this book and it's easily placed itself on my favourites list. 
Legendary by Stephanie Garber

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense 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

i didn't think i'd like a love interest more than julian but then dante appeared. i love a good meanie! tella and dante's dynamic was so intriguing and honestly had me giggling at times. 
Caraval by Stephanie Garber

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

me 🤝🏼 scarlett
confused majority of the time

i've never read a book where i was so immersed and connected with the narrator until now! i loved how the story unfolded and unraveled. there's loads of notable quotes and scenes i've screamed over too. 
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

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emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense 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? N/A

4.5