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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

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challenging emotional funny reflective 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? Yes

The Curse of Saints by Kate Dramis

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adventurous fast-paced

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

2.75

I've been following this book since its early days on Tiktok before it was picked up by a publisher so I'm very grateful to the author and publisher for giving me access to an ARC for review.

This book came with a lot of hype surrounding it and while it fell below my expectations it was still a fast-paced read full of magic and prophecies and intense brooding. I can definitely see this appealing to fans of Sarah J Maas, Brigid Kemmerer, and Leigh Bardugo. The plot follows the royal protectors of the Queen, Aya who is a Spymaster, and Will, an Enforcer, and while they have a complicated past that has made them detest each other's company they must find a way to work together and stop the looming war that is threatening their nation.

The enemies-to-lovers aspect was very heavy-handed and while I understand many people will really enjoy that, the sarcastic quips and witty banter did not work for me which unfortunately pulled me out of the story as this takes up quite a major component of the prose. I did like the political intrigue and court drama aspects of the book and would love to have seen more of this as well as the magic system which was fun and intriguing.

Overall, while I recognize this book wasn't it for me I can see YA fantasy readers really enjoying this fast-paced fantasy romance.

The Switch by Beth O'Leary

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced