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The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous

3.5

I almost didn't want to finish this book because I knew how it was going to end. However, it did provide background and motivation that was nice to get for the rest of the series.

Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making by Andrew Peterson

challenging informative inspiring lighthearted reflective

4.5

There was nothing earth shattering for me in this book. However, it was soo refreshing and I recommend it to anyone who is in search of truth and beauty! I'm obviously neither a musician nor an author, so a lot of the specifics didn't apply to me, but the principles were encouraging to me as a creator and small business owner.

A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson

dark mysterious tense

3.5

Gritty thriller style, only two major twists. I would have enjoyed more mystery and less suspense.

A Light in the Window by Jan Karon

lighthearted

3.5

This one felt like it drug a lot and Cynthia was giving me whiplash with her hot and cold towards her relationship.

The Feast by Margaret Kennedy
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.

Too many characters and not enough intrigue. I could put the book down and not wonder what was going to happen next. May try again at a later date but not in the mood now.

Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery

lighthearted

5.0

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

dark mysterious

3.5

This has been my least favorite so far. I didn't connect with the worlds or characters as much. Rowan especially was a struggle for me to appreciate despite Aelin's obvious attraction to him. He felt flat trope-ish and flat.

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

adventurous informative

5.0

One of my top three reads of the year. Very "Death On the Nile" vibes with a little romance and sprinkling of magic.

Revenger: A Novel of Tudor Intrigue by Rory Clements
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

There was so much convoluted history I just could not get into this book. Maybe if I had read book 1 first.

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional mysterious

4.25

This book really picked up and sucked me fully into the story about halfway through. Some big reveals, some of which I predicted, some of which I did not.