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134 reviews

The Lost God by Sheila Masterson

slow-paced

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

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional funny slow-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

4.5

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Body horror, Violence, Torture, Mental illness, Gore, Death, Blood, Murder, Sexual violence, and Stalking

Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan

adventurous emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

adventurous emotional 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

The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

an easy read, fake dating + a little steamy. not closed door but not super spicy!

The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.

i really wanted to like this one but i just couldn’t connect with the character or see it happening if i continued 

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

if you are apprehensive to read omegaverse/monster romance/paranormal romance like me, fear not (or should i say knot)!!

this book is like a pinky toe dipping into the world of werewolves, shifting, knots😵‍💫 etc. the plot was so enjoyable and easy to follow. the world building was minimal but straightforward, the magic was simple, and the smut was spicy!!

there was even still a little bit of a STEM element bc what would an ali hazelwood book be without it?

4 stars to you miss ali hazelwood 🖤

Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent
Did not finish book.

Unfortunately, I found it hard to become invested in these characters. I was rooting for them, of course, but I dreaded the idea of picking this book up, so rather than stress myself out, I decided to just leave the story unfinished.