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400 reviews

Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

ok at first i couldn’t get into this. i knew once i got into the actual story id be hooked, so i kept going. 
once the plot got going, i loved it. it felt like DRAMA in the best way. i had a lot of fun. it ended except it DIDNT END BECAUSE THERE WAS STILL AN HOUR LEFT AND IT KEPT GETTING MORE INTENSE. IN A GREAT WAY. 

The Bitter End by Alexa Donne

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

this was a really fun audiobook to listen to. the full cast, sound effects, and storyline. the twists and turns were interesting and i was hooked. 
kind of basic, but fun nonetheless 

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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? No

5.0

this series never misses. i sobbed. literally sobbed painfully for the entire book. maybe i didn’t need to read haymitch’s games because it BROKE ME. seeing these dots from the first 4 books connecting and creating a more intense picture of this world… was magical. 

Zone Entry by Maia Kinley

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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? No

4.0

much appreciation to maia for the eARC of this! 
I absolutely loved the characters, their growth, and the whole storyline. This book was the kind  that I couldn’t put it down! miscommunication isn’t my favorite trope, but the author did it so well that it actually became part of the fun. The characters finally talked things out and learned from their mistakes, which really showed how much they’ve grown throughout the story.
 The characters were so different and well-developed that they felt like real people. It made the story even more interesting and relatable. 

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

this book!!! i listed to the audio and never wanted it to end. the narrators were such good choices, the storyline was SO good, and the writing itself had me blushing every time i listened. 
aiden valen is the blueprint. i will be accepting zero criticism. 

The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

no fault of the book or the author. i was recommended this book and i was told to try even if its not my favorite genre type. i just couldn’t get into it. 
the characters were fun, i liked the dynamics, i will probably be looking up spoilers, i just don’t care enough to finish it. 

On the Edge by J.J. Mulder

emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.75

jj has a way of making books feel like they last forever and go so quickly at the same time. 
i love an interconnected standalone series because i hate saying goodbye to characters. i feel like im part of these characters lives and i love that it feels like i don’t have to say goodbye. 

now for this book. i love vas. i’ve loved him since his first mention and im so glad we got a vas story. i’m even more glad that it was a story with a-spec representation. henri and atlas were such a fun couple to get to know alongside all the characters i already knew and love. 

Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

god this book was wild from start to finish. no complaints 

Trust Me, Jack's Beanstalk Stinks!: The Story of Jack and the Beanstalk as Told by the Giant by Eric Braun, Cristian Bernardini

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

read for a class :)

I Think They Love You by Julian Winters

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

5.0

GOD i love this book. i knew how it would end (even if i didn’t know how) but i still spent the whole book on the edge of my seat. it was the perfect amount of romcom, realism, development, growth, and family healing. 
usually, i forget names pretty quickly when reading (especially when i read a book quickly) but i could give you an entire play by play with names and details because of how well this was written. 
julian winters, you have done it again