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Enchantra by Kaylie Smith

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense 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

4.75

The beginning confused me and took a bit to get fully into but once I was in it, I was IN it. I loved Genevieve and Rowin's story along with the mentions of Ophelia and Salem and call backs to Phantasma.

I still have no idea who book 3 is going to be about even if Kaylie Smith says it's mentioned.

The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

 I liked how cute this was and the side characters (Izzy and Gabe) were funny and cute. 

Twelve by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

Good ending to the series and kind of wrapped everything up nicely after the ending of Bad Blood.

Bad Blood by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense 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

4.75

I did enjoy the ending and how it wrapped up. The entire series has been good and fast paced. The twist at the end of this book both shocked me and didn't at the same time. 

All In by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense 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

5.0

The ending genuinely shocked me, and I'm now so intrigued going into book 4 because I want to see how it all wraps up. Also, the found family in this series is AMAZING!

Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense 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

4.75

I think I liked this book more than book 1 purely because I liked the MO of the killers and the romance started happening

The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy

adventurous challenging emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book because of Beckett, Will, and Charlie. They were sexy, funny, amusing, and felt like real enough people which is something I love from Elle Kennedy. I liked how they went through Charlie's adoption and Will's daddy issues.

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous challenging dark funny informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I thought that while this book was predictable...it was still good and I liked the plot. I am enjoying this minorly more than the Inheritance Games trilogy. 

Silver Elite by Dani Francis

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad tense 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

5.0

I loved this book so much. Wren and Cross along with the other side characters like Kaiden, Jim, and Xavier all have my heart. Those last 40 pages though were such a whirlwind of reveals and now I can't wait to see where Dani Francis takes this story. I'm sad that I have to wait probably around a year and a half for the next book but when it comes out I will 100% be reading it.

Also, congrats to Dani Francis because this novel was so good it was almost like she's been writing for years. 

Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven

adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Evelyn and Arden must kill each other before they turn 18 but luckily, they are reborn only to die again before 18. In one life, Evelyn’s sister needs bone marrow to survive and to save her sister she must: find Arden before they can kill her, finally break the curse, and try not to fall in love again.

I liked how it was a mystery in every life to figure out who Arden is because we only get Evelyn's POV but also Arden for most of the book seemed to have more memories and knowledge than Evelyn does.

I disliked the random mostly unnecessary semi-closed-door sex scene at about 90%. It wasn't needed and could have just been a kiss to show their connection.