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The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart

challenging mysterious sad tense 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

This would be 5 stars if not for how long it took me to get into it. After about 150 pages I was fully invested. Until then I almost dnf'd and it was Mephi and gay representation that carried me over. 
 So glad I stayed with it though because man did it turn out fantastic and I am very excited for the sequel! 

The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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

5.0

I could gush about this book for a long time. I honestly believe is the closest I've ever read to perfect book - and its middle of a trilogy so you can bet I am excited for the final instalment. Even the perspectives but I did not emotionally connect with I still got something out of of. Every word was purposeful, every page was necessary. When I finish this series I honestly don't think I will know what to do with myself.

The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan

adventurous mysterious slow-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? Yes

4.0

It took me a while but I am now starting to hit the stage in= the series where I'm like "ooooh okay I get it now." I don't under the Perrin hate because I probably enjoyed his chapers the most... along with Mat who I now fully understand why most people list him as a favourite. Hope that book 4 continues to up the game 🤞 

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

Fantastic read. Left me constantly questioning my own morality and everything I finished a chapter I found myself muttering "oh that was clever" or something to that effect 

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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

This book was 2 days of non stop engagement from me. I felt one of the closest connections to Olive than I have for a fictional character in a long time, at some points this literally made me cry... Nothing like demi/ace rep to hit me hard and to have it done in a way that represents my experience so accurately meant more than I can say. 
 I"m sure this book isn't for everyone. But for me it was perfect. 

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

Definitely some areas I found interesting in terms of how they were written.  Oscar Wilde's complete disinterest in women reallllyyyy shows. 

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

emotional reflective sad slow-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

I've never read a book that made me contemplate my own life so much. Many existential crises had. Very much recommend!

Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

adventurous challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

5.0

This must be the best book I've read in quite a while! Never read a book where every single POV intrigues me, there was hardly a single moment that I felt like I needed to get past to get back to the things I cared about. 

The characters were written so incredibly, they felt so real to me and I had the best time hating Kyle who has got to be the most well written villain I've ever read. Even the ships were written in a way that made my heart cry for them. 

I can't wait to read the next book! 

The Great Hunt: Book Two of 'the Wheel of Time' by Robert Jordan

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

I'm pretty proud of finishing this to be honest. It was a slow burner without a doubt and though there were bits I really enjoyed, the majority still felt like it was okay but I wasn't excited. I still think the series has potential to build for me so I'm not giving up on it. Fingers are crossed that the next book will be grabbing me. 

Breach of Peace by Daniel B. Greene

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

Crime is not my usual genre at all - even if there are supernatural elements - but I really enjoyed this. The characters were so well realised and interesting and there were enough twists that I never really knew what was coming next.