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Fractal Noise by Christopher Paolini

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I liked the book. I think Paolini tackled the themes of grief well in this story, and also the ambitions of the other characters and how the mission played out in the story. It didn't leave me with any big emotions, but some of the struggle Alex goes through will stick with me a bit.

LIFEL1K3 by Jay Kristoff
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.

Just nor for me at this time. 

The Dregs of Empire by Christopher Ruocchio

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I felt this Tale of the Sun Eater novella gave a bit more depth to one of the side characters,  and one of my favorites.  He reminds me of Tyrion Lanister from the GoT. Love the mix of a clever strategic mind and sharp wit!🥰 ... however, now I am curious about a depth of loyalty... have things changed between our protagonist and his friend. Hmm...

Queen Amid Ashes by Christopher Ruocchio

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This novella falls before book 4, I believe. This is Harlow's first reel battle with the Cielcin, as they liberate a planet. He meets a Baroness, who takes a shine to him... it won't do her any good... lol This also foreshadows the things Harlow may contemplate later in life, with more understanding for the choices others make compared to his own. 

The Lesser Devil by Christopher Ruocchio

adventurous challenging dark hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I liked the story showing the youngest 2 Harlows. Crispan has matured, and his character growth is nice to see. That was my favorite part of the story. No matter what his messages to Hadrian, I hope they have a moment to reconnect...

Disquiet Gods by Christopher Ruocchio

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Another edition to The Sun Eater series that will propel us closer an ending. A few eww moments of gore... but I got through them, as I am invested now in the characters and seeing it to the end. I am really enjoying the series, looking forward to the next book. 😌

Ashes of Man by Christopher Ruocchio

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

I am feeling a bit protective of our protagonist and storyteller. He's been through it... and then goes through more... and just when he's thinking , "That's it, they are gonna put me on ice..."  I'm off to seek book 6...🤣🤣🤣

Kingdoms of Death by Christopher Ruocchio

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Hadrian Harlow really goes through some things... I  cried more than once during one battle... an the tears would come again! So good
... so horrible, but so good. I think this was my favorite in the series so far.

Demon in White by Christopher Ruocchio

adventurous dark emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

The story just keeps moving forward... or backward to go forward?... I'm in! Questions! Must keep reading!

The Blood That Burns the Winter Snow by Ryan Cahill

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

It's a short story. A tiny glimpse of life with Caleb's dad.  I so hope to someday have a story about Vars before The Glade.