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Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.5

Updated after finishing the series.... 
So the below Review still stands, this was my least favourite book of the trilogy and I did nearly stop after it and go straight to Six of Crows because I do LOVE the world that LeighBardugo has create.... BUT the 3rd book is soooo good! Unless you really didn't like both of the first to books I would say keep going. You won't regret it... I hope 😉

Original Review:
I given 3.5 stars because for me this is a, I don't love it but I don't hate it, kinda book and I think I'll feel like this about the series in general. 
It is enjoyable and easy to read. It's a little slow in parts and Alina (the main character) kind of annoys me but the supporting characters are making up for that. And I am going to read the next one and Leigh's other books. 

Winnie-The-Pooh by A.A. Milne

adventurous funny lighthearted

5.0

I loved the Disney movie of these stories when I was a kid and it was a joy to read them as an adult.

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

emotional sad 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? Yes

2.0

I know this bookis a favourite for alot of people but it didn't do it for me. It is far to long winded and there is so much waffle, that I found just unnecessary. 
I listen to this on audiobook and the narrator wasn't great but I was determined to finish it. But I definately breathed a sigh of relief qhen it was over. 

Us Against You by Fredrik Backman

dark emotional slow-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Homophobia, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Car accident

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

emotional hopeful reflective 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

The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.0

The Push by Ashley Audrain

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0