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In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
3.5
All of the characters are distinctively brilliant! Thoroughly enjoying it. I continue to be so impressed by TJ Klune's worldbuilding. I also feel like the book resolved too quickly, there was so much put into the setup that by the time the inciting incident happened it already felt like there wouldn't be enough pages to resolve the story, I think I would have preferred a longer travel and climax section or a shorter setup as is the book feels pretty lopsided. the bittersweet ending was nice but I think I also would have liked to know some more about what happened with the robots after.
Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Still Beating is a dark romance with a lot of trigger warnings. But what I like about this book is how they conquered their trauma together in a non toxic way. I loved the story. How they survived the tragic event and still ends up together and to be happy. They totally deserve it. Such an amazing book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse
This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
Mixed emotion with this book. I loved it but it kinda lack the excitement I get in turning the pages but that cliffhanger ending was epic! Give me the next book! I like the worldbuilding though but the characters are like meh okay.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Slavery, Death of parent, Violence, and War
The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Blood, Infidelity, Murder, Death, and Pregnancy
The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Five Broken Blades was a really good assassin book! It switched several characters POV’s. I loved that it had found family, but I didn't know who I could really trust. I have troubled getting into the story on the first few chapters but it gets better and better as the actions start. Wonderfully developed characters, each with their own unique voices and stakes, each completely badass and believable in their roles, and just a lot of fun. It can get dark and violent at times (not a complaint) and some of the backstories are truly disturbing in a world where indentured servitude, misogyny, and slaughter are the norm, but there are also lighter moments of humor, comradery, and romance as well. But all the characters have their own agendas and everyone's keeping secrets and somebody (more than one somebody) is definitely lying.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Death, Blood, Death of parent, and Slavery
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Under the Whispering Door was really cute. I hypothesized it would be your typical Klune book, and it was, in the best way possible. I love the quirky, snarky mcs who eventually come around to be a loveable goof. The found family is so wholesome. Klune is amazing at blending scenes that have me rolling with laughter with scenes that handle much more serious topics.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Sexism
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A Tempest of Tea has an interesting and unique setting a tea shop for the vampire yet I found it a bit slow at the beginning. It was character driven but the character was bland and cold. Though I like Jin and Flick. And the unexpected twist at the end surprised me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The chemistry between Leo and Lily was lacking and felt bland. I didn't feel any convincing tension or longing considering that they're supposed to be each other's 'the one', even after they reunited, so there's that. I'm a sucker for second chance romances but this just fell flat for me.
This may be for anyone who likes Indiana Jones, or National Treasure with a hint of romance.
This may be for anyone who likes Indiana Jones, or National Treasure with a hint of romance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent