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Nightbane by Alex Aster
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.0
I just… wish I hadn’t wasted my time with this one. Everything, literally everything… could have been avoided if the characters just told the FMC what was going on. The plot really doesn’t make much sense, too many holes in the magic system and random loopholes and surprise “oh but magic actually works like this!” moments.
Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
It's Elementary by Elise Bryant
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.0
Less of a romance/mystery, more of a monologue about mom-guilt. I kept reading because I wanted to know the outcome of the mystery, but it was a lot of inner monologue about mom-guilt. Just a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Kidnapping
Minor: Murder
What a Match by Mimi Grace
emotional
funny
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
3.5
Gallant by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? No
4.0
A spooky read, shorter story, engaging plot - not a masterpiece but I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! I wanted the ending to be a little more complex and I felt like it ended too fast. I loved the main character, Olivia, and it was extra spooky to experience the communication barrier that the characters faced. Also the audio book is fabulous and made it extra spooky but there are illustrations that feel important to understanding the plot so I would recommend checking out the book or ebook to see those disbursed throughout.