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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.5

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.75

The first book is mid, but this? This I couldn't put down.

The purple prose is improved and the characterisation is much, much better. I will note that Tamlin's character shift felt a little out of left field, but in a really enjoyable way. A lot of things I complained about with the first book was addressed in this one, and yeah some of the magic is a little goofy, but for me that is part of the fun.

One thing I will complain about is it's a wee bit Twilight-y with all that mate business, and the twist with Elain and Nesta felt too convenient for me, not to mention the stuff with Lucien and Elain.

Excuse me while I devour the third installment.

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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Honestly... The writing isn't amazing. It's clumsy and a little rushed, and the same could be said about the romance. Descriptions are repetitive. However there are some well thought out moments. Things especially get interesting around the 230 page mark. It's got potential to get better and the story itself isn't horrible.

However, the feather so black series is similar enough and much better written for anyone looking!

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Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.

I can forgive the repetitive narrative, and the writing isn't even terrible, but the MC is unlikable for me. I'm not big on authors that feel like they need to humble brag to show how hot the MC is.

Example: MC boasts that she's 22 and 30 feels "a thousand years away" or something to that effect. Later she mentions that she loves food but don't worry, you can't tell because it all goes to her biddies and her booty. Gimme a break lmao.

A Feather So Black by Lyra Selene

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense 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

A fast-paced plot complimented by deliciously purple prose. I feel like this is what Erin Morgenstern wishes night circus was (minus the steamy scenes of course).

Fans of enemies to lovers will be pleased. This book reads like the best fanfiction you've ever read. Likely to be enjoyed by fans of Tithe by Holly Black.

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