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17 reviews

You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This book blew my mind. I don’t typically read horror/thriller, but I couldn’t pass this one up because I have loved everything I’ve read by this author. 

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This is a reread. I loved it just as much as the first time. 

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

I adore this book. Easily one of my favorites that I’ve read this year.
Magic, found family, and a sweet romance.

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

adventurous dark 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? Yes

4.5

I loved it. It would have been a 5 star read for me IF IT WASNT FOR THAT ENDING. 

Anyway, I loved the characters. Flick is my absolute favorite & Arthie is such a badass. 
I desperately need to know what happens next. 

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett

adventurous mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It is so very different from the movie. 

Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop by Roselle Lim

medium-paced

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

5.0

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

fast-paced

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

4.0