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Shades of Magic Vol. 1: The Steel Prince by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fun little backstory into the man King Maxim was when he was Crown Prince. Super short!
The style and coloring of this graphic novel is great, and I love the way the various covers of the small comic versions are included in this longer book.
The style and coloring of this graphic novel is great, and I love the way the various covers of the small comic versions are included in this longer book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti
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
4.0
This was fun! Alexandra Vasti is a good writer and I enjoy her plots. I’d read one of her novellas previously and was glad to get an early copy of this one from NetGalley (thank you!) to read!
Loved Lydia and Arthur!
Loved Lydia and Arthur!
We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was reeeeally excited to get a chance to read Sarah and Caleb’s story a bit early! Thank you NetGalley and Dell!!
The journey in this one is great. I think you really see HBY’s growth from Next of Kin, her first self-pub (now trad pubbed!) novel. And I had really enjoyed NoK!
This one didn’t quite hit the Out on a Limb high for me but that’s okay. This journey was so fun and I also love a solid marriage-in-crisis. Caleb is a gem of men.
If you enjoy romance at all, you should easily enjoy this.
The journey in this one is great. I think you really see HBY’s growth from Next of Kin, her first self-pub (now trad pubbed!) novel. And I had really enjoyed NoK!
This one didn’t quite hit the Out on a Limb high for me but that’s okay. This journey was so fun and I also love a solid marriage-in-crisis. Caleb is a gem of men.
If you enjoy romance at all, you should easily enjoy this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Blood and Death of parent
Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another great one from Cara Bastone. This one, however, is CHOCK FULL of grief, and can get very hard.
I appreciated how much Bastone was able to make this book truly about the relationship between Miles and Lenny, even amid Lenny’s grief. It worked for me.
I appreciated how much Bastone was able to make this book truly about the relationship between Miles and Lenny, even amid Lenny’s grief. It worked for me.
Tommy Cabot Was Here by Cat Sebastian
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Hmmmmmm this one was fine. Compared to Sebastian’s two other 1950/60 romances I expected a little more history or meat on the bones.
It relied a little too much on miscommunication—or rather, holding back communication. So when that was fixed I really loved that.
It relied a little too much on miscommunication—or rather, holding back communication. So when that was fixed I really loved that.
You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
A fantastic follow-up to We Could Be So Good (which I thought was perfect).
Eddie and Mark are incredibly endearing. I loved this one.
Eddie and Mark are incredibly endearing. I loved this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Well this book is fucking perfect.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia and Blood
The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Unexpected. Glad we’re in Harrow’s Knight Era.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Blood
The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
A fun holiday romance! Wish there was a little more Halloween, and it lagged a bit in the middle.
I was also reading this when Election Day 2024 happened so that lag may have been my brain.
I was also reading this when Election Day 2024 happened so that lag may have been my brain.