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The Hanging Girl by Eileen Cook
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Honestly, this book started out with a lot of potential to be good. I read a different edition of the book under a different name, but I think nothing else was changed. And maybe it should have been. The twist was revealed in a way that made me go "okay, really? That was lazy and weird". Then after that, there were a bunch of smaller plot twists that tried to have the same effect as the first one but just ended up feeling underwhelming and badly planned out. The narrator tried to be unreliable, but the writing just did not do this kind of character justice. It made her seem unreliable for one part of the book and then expected us to trust her again right after that for the rest of the storyline. The whole experience gave me a weird case of mental whiplash and made the reveal of who the murder felt half-hearted and entirely disappointing for me to read.
Wendy Darling: Volume 1: Stars by Colleen Oakes
dark
emotional
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
5.0
Oh my gosh. This book… this whole TRILOGY was such a wild, enjoyable ride. I rarely need to buy the rest of the books in a series right after I finish the first one… but as soon as I reached the last page of Stars… I was already ordering Seas and Shadow. The writing is so good and the STORYTELLING! Ah, it’s just, chef kiss, SCRUMPTIOUS. I love my fairytales dark and twisted and this book went above and beyond to deliver that. No character felt under-developed, no detail unnecessary or out-of-place. The characters felt new and yet completely loyal to the source material of the story of Peter Pan. Definitely one of my favorite reads of the past few months.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
The Glass Queen by Gena Showalter
adventurous
dark
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
5.0
The Evil Queen is still one of my favorite books of the 2010s that I have reread at least three times, so I had high hopes for this book… and let me tell YOU, it did not disappoint! I was a bit bummed that there was no time spent in the modern world like with the first book, but it made sense for the plot and the fantasy world was soooo intriguing and well-crafted that I didn’t care very much. The steamy level somehow INCREASED with these new protagonists - and I thought Everly and Roth had tension, whoo-eee! And oh, Gena, that teaser you gave about the third book? Sleeping beauty and vampires??? You already had my attention, but now I’m OBSESSED.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Bullying
Moderate: Sexual content
An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book was not action-packed or full of action, but was written in such a lyrical way with such a fascinating fantasy world that I couldn’t put the book down. I loved the writing style and this was one of the most creative and interesting representations of the Fae that I have ever witnessed in a book. Well done!
Orphan Monster Spy by Matt Killeen
dark
emotional
sad
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
This is one of my favorite historical fiction books that I have read recently. Sarah was an incredible main character, and I loved watching her journey from scared little girl to a competent and crafty spy. All of the characters were utterly believable and I flew through the pages, disappointed when I was done. I would recommend that this book be made into a blockbuster, but no on-screen film can live up to the experience of reading this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, Violence, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Child abuse, Bullying, Racism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Car accident
Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-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
While this third book didn’t have nearly as much intensity and action of the previous installments, it still managed to live up to its predecessors with plenty of plot twists and familiar characters. Reading Annith’s story felt like coming full circle, back to when little girls were training to serve a father and god they hardly knew. This third book gave me a nice sense of closure for Ismae, Sybella and Annith as well as the rest of the characters I have grown to love throughout this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, and Child abuse
Fable by Adrienne Young
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
High seas? Found family? Yes please! Fable had my heart and my attention for the whole book, and I felt myself wishing her happiness and peace at every turn. The book was very focused on the developing of the found family dynamic as well as Fable struggling to come to peace with the death of her mother and the cold, distant nature of her father. I felt every betrayal and heartache along with her, and I fell in love alongside her as well. Very well done!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Confinement
Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It’s as if the author knew that I found the romance to be lacking in the first book. That’s why she gave us the incredible pairing of Sybella and Beast. I loved these two characters separately in the first book, and I loved them even more together in this one. I like how the story continues through each character, showing different perspectives while allowing us to learn more about the world of Mortain’s daughters and the Saints that dwell in Brittany. Overall, this is one of those sequels that surpassed its predecessor while still building on the world it created.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, War, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Sexual assault