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The Fell by Sarah Moss

challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

This was a good YA mystery. I liked how the students stories linked together during Brynn's investigation, but I didn't really love the way it ended. 

The Four Curses by Jodie Garnish

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.5

This was a good, fun read. Packed with magic, mystery and some brilliant characters. I think this would be a perfect for fans of Nevermoor. 

The Infinity Guardians by S.M. Wilson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

I wanted to love this one after enjoying the first but I'm so confused about what's happening and I can't get into it. This is a DNF for now. I'm loaded with a cold and feeling rubbish so it's entirely possible I'm the problem not the book. 

The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

The Invocations was my favourite read of 2024 so far. I loved the premise of the magic and the three main female characters were brilliant. I loved how different they were and how they were each dealing with their own problems, but determined to work together to solve the mystery of the murders.

It is a beautifully written, atmospheric, dark and twisty read and I could not put it down.

Devotion by Hannah Kent

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

This was such a slow book for the first two thirds and then really picked up at the end. I'm pleased I read it as I've been told the rest of the series is so much better, but I didn't love this one. 

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0

This was a three star read for me. I was sold on the premise of the tea shop / vampire hangout and there wasn't as much of that as I'd have liked. I felt this was quite plot heavy and there wasn't a lot of character development. I liked the  characters but I wasn't invested in their story. I struggled with the pacing at times too. 

A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.

I've had this one on the go for a week and I just have no inclination to pick it up. I'm starting to think urban fantasy just isn't generally my thing. 

Eyes Guts Throat Bones by Moïra Fowley-Doyle

dark emotional reflective

5.0

A beautifully written collection of thought-provoking, creepy and haunting short stories from Moira. I adore her writing and absolutely loved this collection - one I will revisit often.