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172 reviews

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging dark 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

4.0

This book proved what everyone always says, the sequel is never as good as the original. Don't get me wrong, this book is good but not as Fourth Wing. The story was really freaking good at some parts and other felt so repetitive and dragged for so long that finishing felt almost eternal. 
I felt that the ongoing battle between Violet and Xaden was exhausting and it didn't hold my interest. The addition of Cat, the ex, was so unnecessary, you can add drama without needing to use the tiring storyline of the ex and the insecurities/jealousy.

On the other side, I loved to see the growth of some minor characters. I love the friendship between Violet, Rhi, Ridoc and Sawyer and love the addition of Sloane to the group. I freaking love Andarna, I loved her as a baby, now an an adolescent and can't wait to see more of her in the next one. 
And finally, THAT ENDING!!! 😱 I truly did not see that coming!! Can't wait to start the next one!

Drew by Lulu Moore

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Felix by Lulu Moore

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous 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

Redeemed by Lauren Asher

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

Fall With Me by Becka Mack

emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Unravel Me by Becka Mack

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.5

Collided by Lauren Asher

funny hopeful reflective sad medium-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

4.0

Wrecked by Lauren Asher

emotional hopeful sad 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? Yes

5.0

Play With Me by Becka Mack

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

5.0