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44 reviews

The Hunger Games: Special Edition by Suzanne Collins

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

A Court of Thorns and Roses (Parts 1 & 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.5

The Kraken's Sacrifice by Katee Robert

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abortion

A lot of negative self-talk

Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.25

The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

4.0

The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-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

5.0

My first 5-star read of 2024 and I know I'm going to think about it for months. The book really drew me in and I found Adrienne Young's writing to be beautiful and compelling. All of the characters were well written, even the ones you don't really like. The story encapsulates so much in such little time without ever feeling rushed or like it's dragging. The time travel aspect was interesting and the love story so seamlessly woven into the plot that I almost didn't see it coming. I hadn't anticipated the second-change romance but Eamon won me over and you can so easily see how June fell in love with him. I loved the matriarchal lineage and how a mother's love can make and break curses. There is a lot to unpack there with June, her mother, and all of the Farrow women. This is overall an absolutely stunning book and I can't wait to read more from Adrienne Young. 

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

dark mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.0