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The Deal by Elle Kennedy

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

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

3.5

A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

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

2.0

Personally, I did not enjoy this book. I nearly DNF'd it.
Fable by Adrienne Young

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adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

β€œπΌ π‘π‘œπ‘’π‘™π‘‘ 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘š π‘™π‘–π‘˜π‘’ π‘Ž π‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘  π‘œπ‘“ π‘Ž π‘‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘’π‘ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘£π‘œπ‘–π‘π‘’π‘ . π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ π‘”π‘’π‘šπ‘  π‘ π‘Žπ‘›π‘” 𝑖𝑛 π‘Ž β„Žπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘šπ‘œπ‘›π‘¦ π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘€π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘π‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘šπ‘’ π‘™π‘–π‘˜π‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑝𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘œπ‘“ 𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑑.β€œ - πΉπ‘Žπ‘π‘™π‘’

I give πΉπ‘Žπ‘π‘™π‘’:
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3.5 stars

π‘Šβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐼 π‘™π‘œπ‘£π‘’π‘‘:
- Fable’s narrative kept me hooked, questioning, and eager to find answers and learn more about her background!

- Fable as a character is fierce, likable, and curious. She was an easy heroine to root for as an underdog.

- The side characters and their relationships were interesting and I couldn’t wait to learn more about them.

π‘Šβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐼 π‘€π‘–π‘ β„Ž π‘€π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘π‘–π‘“π‘“π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘›π‘‘:
- Although the writing is enchanting, the plot was drawn out and the story isn’t very fast-pacedβ€”leaving me wanting more from it.

- This book seemed more like it was setting the stage for something bigger rather than standing on its own as a novel.

- It ended with a terrible cliffhanger and very little resolution. 😩

π‘‚π‘£π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘™π‘™:
This book is a bit of a different breed for YA fantasy. It’s definitely a slower read, but the author keeps you entranced with her beautiful writing and intriguing characters. I still enjoyed the book and plan on getting the sequel when it comes out! If you like Pirates of the Caribbean, seafaring stories, and characters with uniquely intwined relationships get this book!
Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

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Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight

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

2.75

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