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A Feather So Black by Lyra Selene
3.75
Romantasy book centered on a love triangle between a childhood best friend who loves the FMC but has never really accepted the fact that they are part fae & a brooding morally gray (like, does bad things for bad reasons, not just, ooh he’s so misunderstood) fae character who wants the FMC to embrace her power. I read this in like 2 days, definitely easy to fly through. I liked all of the celtic names and mythology/references. I want to say Irish but I am not an expert. The pacing was weird—this took place over a full year where two of the characters could only go to faerie once a month? but it didn’t really bother me.
My favorite part was probably the juxtaposition between a human girl who grew up in faerie and a faerie changeling who grew up in the human world; two “sisters” separated by circumstances and very different.
My favorite part was probably the juxtaposition between a human girl who grew up in faerie and a faerie changeling who grew up in the human world; two “sisters” separated by circumstances and very different.
The Lord of Stariel by A.J. Lancaster
4.0
Generally charming regency meets magic story with a mystery to be solved and a sweet romance.
Sarah's Reluctant Duke by Fiona Miers
1.5
I wasn’t aware you could ruin regency but that was truly unpleasant. the MMC was annoying, the inner dialogue was cringy, and the storyline where for half of the book the MMC allowed his mother and former sister in law to bully his pregnant wife was unbearable.
The Scandalous Letters of V and J by Felicia Davin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
I just cannot get into this. I am sure the characters are very lovable but the writing style is not for me.
Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland
2.25
Interesting structure and I liked two of the characters but this tried to do so much that it failed at giving depth or succeeding at any of it. Whiny unlikable characters for many POVs, extremely predictable plot points.
Road to Ruin by Hana Lee
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really liked this. The worldbuilding is fascinating and (after a hiccup or two in the first few chapters) nicely trickled in throughout. the characters are absolutely charming. In general I would die for a disaster bisexual and this book very much delivers. The plot was exciting & action packed, with magical issues, dinosaur-like megafauna, climate fiction themes and mysteries to solve.
what do you call himbo with a heart of gold x slightly evil but for the best reasons x external martyr as a trope?? That’s what this is. I am absolutely rooting for a book 2 throuple (please. PLEASE.)
Felt like if Silver Under Nightfall was less romance-focused and mixed with mad max: fury road instead of Castlevania. Very fun.
what do you call himbo with a heart of gold x slightly evil but for the best reasons x external martyr as a trope?? That’s what this is. I am absolutely rooting for a book 2 throuple (please. PLEASE.)
Felt like if Silver Under Nightfall was less romance-focused and mixed with mad max: fury road instead of Castlevania. Very fun.