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An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
fast-paced
4.25
My friend bullied me into buying this, and I have zero regrets.
I found the writing style a bit hard to get into, but once I was in, I was IN.
Rook is a wonderful book boyfriend, and Isobel is just the best.
That’s all I got right now. Probably gonna update with a real review later.
I found the writing style a bit hard to get into, but once I was in, I was IN.
Rook is a wonderful book boyfriend, and Isobel is just the best.
That’s all I got right now. Probably gonna update with a real review later.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Alcohol, Violence, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Cursing, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts
The King's Beast, Vol. 12 by Rei Toma
3.0
No but this was so fun👀
I loved getting back into this world and the characters. I was surprised by the series crossover right at the end. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
I loved getting back into this world and the characters. I was surprised by the series crossover right at the end. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Classism
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Idk what Ali put in this book, but it was ADDICTIVE. I want more. I need a follow up story. I need the bonus chapters and deleted scenes.
I’m in love with this book, and it 100% deserves the hype.
I’m in love with this book, and it 100% deserves the hype.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Cursing, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Car accident, Alcohol, and Death of parent
The protagonist is bisexual/pansexual, her best friend dates a girl; sex/sexual content is discussed frequently by the characters; and there are two sexual scenes (one is fade to black and the other is interrupted).
Bittersweet and Strange by UndiscoveredQueen19
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
4.0
I really liked this fanfic. It combines all of my favorite things: The Wizarding World, Beauty and The Beast, and Dramione.
I will say that it is a little fast-paced in terms of the romance, but it wasn’t a problem for me.
I will say that it is a little fast-paced in terms of the romance, but it wasn’t a problem for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, War, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Slavery and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
Two characters casually discuss the idea of someone raping another character; repetitive comments about one character sexually abusing girls.
The Shadowhunter's Codex by Joshua Lewis, Cassandra Clare
3.0
This was an interesting read. It’s basically the school book that Clary reads to learn about the Shadowhunter life and history.
I loved the annotations by Clary, Jace, and Simon. I just wish there were more of them.
I loved the annotations by Clary, Jace, and Simon. I just wish there were more of them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, War, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Torture, Classism, and Genocide
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I have no words. I sobbed through the end. I aspire to write like Cassandra. The ending is my favorite. I don’t know what else to say. Incredible book—the perfect ending to this perfect series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Blood, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Incest, War, Grief, and Gore
There is a sex scene toward the 3/4 mark. I wouldn’t say it’s graphic, but it does include a lot of kissing and vague descriptions of the act.
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 7 by Rei Tōma
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.5
Wow, this one has so many plot twists that made this a quick, fast-paced read. I couldn’t put it down.
There are some rather intense descriptions/images in this one though, so make sure you check trigger warnings first.
There are some rather intense descriptions/images in this one though, so make sure you check trigger warnings first.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, and Confinement
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
A character describes how a mother cut her child from her womb so he would be born first (not graphic, but could be disturbing). A knife is shown protruding from a person’s arm (not graphic and no blood, but could be disturbing).
Once Upon a K-Prom by Kat Cho
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely love this book.
The characters were great, it has my favorite trope of childhood-best-friends-to-lovers, and it features a hot kpop idol. Basically a book made for me👀
I have no complaints, and I love pretty much everything about this book.
The characters were great, it has my favorite trope of childhood-best-friends-to-lovers, and it features a hot kpop idol. Basically a book made for me👀
I have no complaints, and I love pretty much everything about this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Abandonment
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
Minor: Eating disorder and Death of parent
ASAP by Axie Oh
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0
"I'm content being loved and appreciated by the few people who I love and appreciate. That's enough for me."
This was the kpop book of my dreams! I didn't read XOXO before reading this one, but I think this one works as a standalone. If you've already read XOXO, I imagine this one would be a really cute spinoff.
What I Loved:
- The way adult problems are differentiated from teenager problems. This is a pretty subtle point that comes out more toward the end, but it's something I really appreciated. A lot of novels don't take the time to let the characters discover that some problems are meant for adults, while other problems are okay for teenagers to solve. I'm being vague to avoid spoilers, but I hope this makes sense.
- The romance, obviously. I know some people felt like Sori and Nathaniel have zero chemistry, but I'm not one of them. I absolutely adored every interaction that they had. Their relationship was so complicated and I love that it didn't turn toxic or co-dependent.
- Sori and Jenny's friendship. I guess they're enemies in XOXO, but in ASAP, they're practically besties. I do wish there was a little more of their friendship on-page, but I really did love them.
- The focus on found family. This was not something I noticed happening until the very end, and it was a lovely little surprise.
- The high stakes. If a YA novel doesn't actually have life-or-death stakes, then you better find a way to make the stakes FEEL like life-or-death. And Oh delivered on this beautifully.
- The kpop references. There was exactly one BTS reference, and that was enough for me.
What I Didn't Love:
- The overall lack of plot? Sometimes it felt like we were just hopping from scene to scene without a clear end-point. I don't necessarily know how to explain this, but there did seem to be a lack of overarching structure to the story that I think could have really elevated it just a bit more.
Overall, this is a really fluffy, light novel about friendship, second chances, the kpop industry, broken families, found families, and what it means to grow up. I would highly recommend to anyone who's looking for their next kpop or found family book.
I received an ARC from HarperTeen in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
This was the kpop book of my dreams! I didn't read XOXO before reading this one, but I think this one works as a standalone. If you've already read XOXO, I imagine this one would be a really cute spinoff.
What I Loved:
- The way adult problems are differentiated from teenager problems. This is a pretty subtle point that comes out more toward the end, but it's something I really appreciated. A lot of novels don't take the time to let the characters discover that some problems are meant for adults, while other problems are okay for teenagers to solve. I'm being vague to avoid spoilers, but I hope this makes sense.
- The romance, obviously. I know some people felt like Sori and Nathaniel have zero chemistry, but I'm not one of them. I absolutely adored every interaction that they had. Their relationship was so complicated and I love that it didn't turn toxic or co-dependent.
- Sori and Jenny's friendship. I guess they're enemies in XOXO, but in ASAP, they're practically besties. I do wish there was a little more of their friendship on-page, but I really did love them.
- The focus on found family. This was not something I noticed happening until the very end, and it was a lovely little surprise.
- The high stakes. If a YA novel doesn't actually have life-or-death stakes, then you better find a way to make the stakes FEEL like life-or-death. And Oh delivered on this beautifully.
- The kpop references. There was exactly one BTS reference, and that was enough for me.
What I Didn't Love:
- The overall lack of plot? Sometimes it felt like we were just hopping from scene to scene without a clear end-point. I don't necessarily know how to explain this, but there did seem to be a lack of overarching structure to the story that I think could have really elevated it just a bit more.
Overall, this is a really fluffy, light novel about friendship, second chances, the kpop industry, broken families, found families, and what it means to grow up. I would highly recommend to anyone who's looking for their next kpop or found family book.
I received an ARC from HarperTeen in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Alcohol, and Bullying
Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA by Nova Ren Suma, Emily X.R. Pan
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
I had to return it to the library and life got crazy. Nothing against the book, though. I may even pick it back up at some point.