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Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

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

3.5

Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.0

What Did You Do? by Jeneane O'Riley

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

The Co-op by Tarah DeWitt

emotional funny 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

4.0

Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis

adventurous 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

3.0

Forged by Malice by Elizabeth Helen

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.5

The chaos this one unleashed in my head, just wow

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

adventurous dark emotional 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

I can’t believe I’ve waited so long to read it!

If you’re into dark romance, but you want it a bit lighter, funny and dare I say cozy? Then this is for you. Oh but bear in mind that if you don’t like dark humor you might not like it after all (a good quality dark humor to be frank). 

It’s a friends to lovers situation and the banter is amazing. 

I’m loving the writing, the pace, the characters…ahhh it’s so cute and gory, I’m loving it!! Did I already say that?

Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

3.0

I was quite fascinated by this book.

The writing exuded a morbid, almost gothic atmosphere, yet it was infused with plenty of humor. 

The characters were portrayed as both powerful and fragile, adding depth to the narrative. 

The unfolding story and the vivid scenery painted a compelling picture with each turn of the page. It felt like delving into a blend of fairytales infused with feminist undertones. 

Needless to say, I eagerly anticipate exploring more of this author’s works in the future.

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

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

1.75

Thoughts;
-Benedict is by far the most immature in the series so far
-He should be grateful that in the tv series they made him so likable 
-I didn’t like the whole Cinderella retelling 
-Sophie was excellent, although she certainly needed to communicate her thoughts way more

Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional funny tense 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

3.0