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46 reviews

Wildwood Revisited by

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

I absolutely adored WildWood Revisited!! If you enjoy historical fiction with a twist, I think you'll really love this cozy read. The pace was quick and engaging, the characters were interesting and loveable with layered pasts, and the plot held me close to the pages from start to finish. There were just so many things I loved! If only it had been longer!! For my full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/wildwood-revisited/

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

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

5.0

This book is my absolute favorite that I read this year. If you are at all interested in WWII history, especially in the code-breaking arena, this book is a must-read. We were lucky enough to visit Bletchley Park soon after I read The Rose Code and it is a trip I will remember for the rest of my life. To read my full review, check out my blog post here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-rose-code/

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This book had a fast pace and a gripping storyline that kept me glued to the pages. I think it could have been longer, but I still enjoyed it immensely. For a full review, check out my book blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-guest-list/

The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi

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• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I enjoyed The Silvered Serpents more than I did The Gilded Wolves, and I think that's because we don't have to sit through the world-building and introductions. The world is primed for us to walk right in and then we are off to the races! I thought the plot of this book was interesting and I really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed getting a deeper dive into many of the characters. For a full review, check out my book blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-silvered-serpents/

Wise Gals: The Spies Who Built the CIA and Changed the Future of Espionage by Nathalia Holt

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5.0

I was so lucky to read Wise Gals before it was published (thank you Netgalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC!). I thought it was an incredible book about incredible women. Definitely going to buy a physical copy when it is published! For my full review, check out my book blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/wise-gals/

The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

The Gilded Wolves is not without flaws, but I still enjoyed it. I found the concept interesting and once I got to know the characters a little more, I fell in love with many of them. For my full review, check out my book blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-gilded-wolves/

The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling

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4.0

This book isn't quite what I expected, but I still really enjoyed it. It's dark and moody and kept me guessing. For my full review, check out my book blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-death-of-jane-lawrence/

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

I love Fredrik Backman and I think he's written another phenomenal book. Again, he shows us that we're all more alike than we realize, and if we can dig through the rough exterior, we can usually find a friend in the strangers we meet. For my full review, check out my book blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/anxious-people/

Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I love this entire series and this book is no different. Such great characters and an incredible story so far!!!

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

This book lived up to every ounce of hype. I absolutely adored it and I resonated with Addie so very deeply. For a full review, check out my book blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-invisible-life-of-addie-larue/

Seriously, I loved this book!!