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119 reviews

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

slow-paced

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

2.0

This was essentially an unnecessary holiday special. Meh 🤷🏻‍♀️

Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.5

The repetitive language is driving me bonkers. 

“Male” - 107 times 
“Mate” - 200 times 
“Vulgar gesture” - 8 times, which comparatively is not that many but it’s still too many. Find new words. 

At least there were no watery bowels this time. 

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging tense medium-paced

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

4.0

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The Conjurer's Wife by Sarah Penner

mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

The September House by Carissa Orlando

dark funny lighthearted 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 did predict most of the twists but it was still fun seeing how it all came together, and it did make me start to second guess myself at times. Really fun mix of a lighthearted tone with some pretty graphic horror.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Mental illness and Dementia

Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory by Martha Wells

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

4.0

Finding Mr. Write by Kelley Armstrong

funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5