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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.0
rebecca is a genius
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Racism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Alcohol
If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
super fast and fun read, i really liked the romance although i think there were major plot holes regarding alice's invisibility powers: the fantasy elements felt very vague and sometimes out of place in the context of the story
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Child abuse, Infidelity, Racism, Classism
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
Incantesimo by Giulia Canteri
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Angels Before Man by Rafael Nicolás
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Representation: gay main characters, POC main and side characters
Il principe e la sarta by Jen Wang
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Fall of the School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
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
3.5
Thank you HarperCollins for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for a review!
I really liked the story overall: Chainani is able to catch your attention and keep your focus on whatever you're reading.
The book has a really fast pace, so it's very easy and entertaining to read. I found the plot twists interesting, although I think they were a bit predictable and sometimes out of place. In general, I thought it was a good book, despite some flaws regarding how it's connected to the main saga.
I really liked the story overall: Chainani is able to catch your attention and keep your focus on whatever you're reading.
The book has a really fast pace, so it's very easy and entertaining to read. I found the plot twists interesting, although I think they were a bit predictable and sometimes out of place. In general, I thought it was a good book, despite some flaws regarding how it's connected to the main saga.