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The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

This was a solid read! I breezed through it, and really found it easy to pick up. Both easy to read but also super interesting ideas and magic system? Definitely gonna read the rest of the trilogy!

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.

It just wasn't the right time! I am genuinely excited to read this in the new year.

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark mysterious reflective slow-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? Yes

4.5

Completely compelling, loved the reading experience, but not entirely convinced by some of the romances between certain characters. Also felt the last quarter was not as good as the rest of the book. Still, this is me being picky, I had a blast reading this!

Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

This was a solid read. I honestly don't think I enjoyed as much as the TV show, but maybe that's bias. I was entertained and I loved the narration! 

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

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

5.0

I devoured this book. I think it has made me realise that I love following a character for a long time. I found the book started a little slow but I got SO into it that I still felt like it was a 5 star reading experience for me. Is it high class literature? No. Did it have a great blend of action, smut, and personal growth? Absolutely! I thoroughly enjoyed the series and found it super entertaining.

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

This was a perfectly lovely interlude to the main narratives, it was cosy and wintery and cute. 

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

Honestly this just slapped so hard. I have become an ACOTAR girliepop. I devoured this book (for my standards) and cannot wait to start the next one as soon as I'm home and not on the train!

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

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

4.5

Genuinely gagged by the last quarter - I found the first quarter dramatic and great, only the middle bit lost me at times but it was worth the slow burn!! So hyped to jump into the next book!!

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald

funny mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

You know what, this was a great listen on a Saturday morning while doing some chores. I was entertained and intrigued. Loved it! I know it's a short story and it's fantasy but I would have wished for a little more depth and explanation.

The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

3.0

This was a speed read for my MA but it had quite amusing moments! Would definitely like to re-read and take more in.