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The Haunting of Ashburn House by Darcy Coates

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Did it make sense? .5⭐️

Writing style/editing: 1⭐️

Character Development: .75⭐️

Would I recommend it? .5⭐️

Interesting? .75⭐️

Total: 3.5⭐️

Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco

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adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

Enjoyable read. I didn’t love it, but it’s a solid book. I wasn’t dying to finish it but I also didn’t want to stop DNF it at all. I wish I’d reread Kingdom of the Wicked before diving in, I think that might’ve helped tremendously - many allusions were made to previous events I couldn’t recall fully.

review system:
Did it make sense? .75⭐️

Writing style/editing: .75⭐️

Character Development: .75⭐️

Would I recommend it: .5⭐️

Interesting? .75⭐️

Total: 3.5⭐️

A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber

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adventurous dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Did it make sense? ⭐️

Writing style/editing: .75⭐️

Character Development: .75⭐️

Would I recommend it? .75⭐️

Interesting? ⭐️

Total: 4.25⭐️

The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber

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adventurous mysterious 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

4.5

Did it make sense? ⭐️

Writing style/editing: ⭐️

Character Development: .75⭐️
I suspect the third one will explain some of my questions about the characters… but Evangeline falls a little flat for me.

Would I recommend it: .75⭐️

Interesting? ⭐️

Total: 4.5⭐️

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Quick easy read, intriguing plot lines and well written. I felt like the initial bargain’s premise was a bit juvenile (which I suppose makes sense since it’s in YA), but also totally outlandish for a 17 year old? I wish authors would age characters like Evangeline up.

Did it make sense: ⭐️

Writing style/editing: .75⭐️

Character Development: .75⭐️

Would I recommend it: .5⭐️

Interesting? .75⭐️

Total: 3.75⭐️

The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik

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adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced