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220 reviews

Seven Faceless Saints by M.K. Lobb

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

 I really liked the fml Roz! After the ending I'm very interested in what happens next. 

The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

This was so amazing.  I listened on Audio and wish I had a physical copy so I could have annotated! A kdrama in novel form.  BRB going to rewatch Goblin. 

The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

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

 The vibes were vibing. This book felt like a rainy Sunday. 

The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh

challenging sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

A low 3.5 (3.25?) stars.  I really like Shahrzad but I didn't understand what exactly she liked about Khalid.  It felt like she just randomly liked him out of no where.  When he gave zero reason for her to like him.  I liked the ending so I will continue.  

River of Shadows by Karina Halle

medium-paced

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

3.0

It was just okay. Didn’t care much about what happened. Death is not a good book bf lol

Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous emotional sad 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? No

5.0

Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous challenging emotional 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? Yes

5.0

Im so glad I have a signed copy of this book! It was so beautiful and perfect 🥺

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

adventurous emotional sad medium-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

3.0

Beneath Black Sails by Clare Sager

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.0

 So this book....Was just okay. I don't mind pirate romances but it seems every one I try is something I can't get into. I did not like the male lead. It was insta lust and the ending just solidified that he is no where near making it onto any book boyfriend list lol. I will not be continuing the series and I hope her next series is something I like a lot more.