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The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas
emotional
sad
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Medical trauma
Here Lies a Vengeful Bitch by Codie Crowley
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Alcoholism and Sexual content
Witchy, Vol. 1 by Ariel Slamet Ries
adventurous
fast-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
3.0
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Gore, Blood, and Police brutality
Louisa Sophia and a Legion of Sisters by Russell Cowdrey
adventurous
fast-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? Yes
4.0
I found Louisa Sophia's story to be a very good one. She's a likeable character from the start, and you instantly want to side with her in any situation she might end up in. Following the first incident with Louisa Sophia's main adversary, I instantly joined her in despising him. I think I wanted to destroy him just as badly as Louisa Sophia did, after the various stunts he pulled. My only struggle was that I felt there were a few points where transitions and pacing between chapters felt a little bit off, but these were still managable to get through. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this tale and would definitely recommend it!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Kidnapping
The Family Fortuna by Lindsay Eagar
slow-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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Body horror, Miscarriage, and Sexual content
This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
The Revenge of Captain Vessia by Leslie Allen
adventurous
fast-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
5.0
The Revenge of Captain Vessia was a perfect piratey adventure! From the beginning to the end, I was rooting for Claire in her attempt to get revenge on Queen Amerita, the person who turned her into a vampire. The fact that Princess Moria (Amerita's daughter) joined the pirate cause was a much welcome addition. I loved seeing how Claire and Moria evolved throughout the story, both individually and as a pair. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys pirate adventures with queer representation!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Deadnaming, Death, and Transphobia
That's Not My Name by Megan Lally
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Death and Stalking
Minor: Confinement, Blood, and Car accident