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A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.

I LOVE the premise of this book. I'm fascinated with the world building and curious to see what happens.

But a main aspect of the story is too triggering for me so I can't continue, at least right now.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Transphobia

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

adventurous mysterious

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Blue tried not to look at Gansey's boat shoes; she felt better about him as a person if she pretended he wasn't wearing them.

This was fun! I loved all the characters. Very excited to see how everything unfolds.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

Moderate: Gun violence and Kidnapping

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

The Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer Giesbrecht

dark mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

And when our work is done, I will carry him to the bottom of the sea, where we both belong. Deep beneath the silt our bones will turn to salt.

This was lovely and unnerving.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic, Gore, Murder, and Blood

The Wolf at the Door by Charlie Adhara

dark mysterious tense

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

My partner says you can't take your eyes off a shift even if your life depended on it, and I already look at you way too much.

I had a lot of fun reading this! Cooper and Oliver are terribly endearing. I would've preferred a slow burn but I think the pace they go at fits their characters well so I can't actually complain.

If you liked the Mercy Thompson series but wished it was gay, this is for you.

As Above by Julie Mannino
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.

Terrible writing. Zero interest.

Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat

adventurous dark emotional

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I think if I gave you my heart, you would treat it tenderly.

GOD! WTF. I had such a slow burn relationship with this series but it was so worth it. Genuinely my biggest complaint is that Laurent never got to top. That's it. No other notes. 10/10

Prince's Gambit by C.S. Pacat

adventurous dark emotional

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Yeah okay that final twist was exquisite actually.

Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat

adventurous dark emotional

• Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.0

I came into this book expecting something very scandalous from what I remembered hearing about it when it first came out and was terribly disappointed.

Fallen Hero: Retribution by Malin Rydén

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

EXCELLENT follow up to the first. I'm so insane about this series.

Fallen Hero: Rebirth by Malin Rydén

adventurous emotional mysterious

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I'm obsessed with this series. I adore the characters. I LOVE the story and the way the mystery teases you with the edges of more information, leaving you ravenous for more. The differences in choices you can make and how they effect what happens. The WRITING. Insane.