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A Curse of Crows by Lauren Dedroog

adventurous challenging 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? It's complicated

3.0

I was originally intrigued by this book because of the blurb. And with how the storyline developed in this book, kept me very glued to the book. I enjoyed the characters within this book, they had to face challenges, and make decisions throughout the book. It took me some time to get used to the authors writing style but eventually I got used to this style. With how the storyline ended I am intrigued to see what will happen in the next book. 

The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious tense 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

This was a very interesting read. I was excited to pick this book up especially as it meant following these characters again through some very difficult times. They had to face many challenges which were very interesting. The book was written amazingly, and I definitely enjoy the authors writing style. With how the storyline and plot line developed throughout the book it was amazing. And the ending of the book has definitely surprised me. 

The Mortal Blade by Christopher Mitchell

adventurous emotional hopeful informative tense 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

4.0

I was very intrigued by the blurb of this book, which really wanted to figure out what was going to happen within this book. I am so glad that I had read this book, as the writing style within the book was absolutlely amazing. The pacing of thee story was clever and told the story completely great with the events of the book. The story line and plot line of this book gripped me from the start of the book. It had really made me want to keep reading. There were many twists and turned in which occurred that had surprised me as there was aspects of the story which I hadn’t expected. And with how the main character developed it was very interesting. The way in which the book ended I am intrigued to continue the series.  

Saints of Storm and Sorrow by Gabriella Buba

adventurous dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

This was a very interesting book from the very start. To a point it had really gripped my attention from the very start. I found the writing style from this book very interesting and gave the story a nice pace. And as the story developed it was very gripping and intriguing and with how the story ended I was very surprised by how it ended. The main character from this book Maria, I found very interesting and I wanted to keep finding out information about this character. With the way that things changed throughout the book was very interesting. I found the magic system within this book very interesting. 

Veil of Fate by Jinapher J. Hoffman

adventurous challenging dark tense 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

4.0

This was a very interesting book, there was something about this book which gripped me from the very start. The way that the story developed with each chapter that I read I didn’t want to put it down. With how everything seemed to change which each chapter. The characters with this book are very interesting from the very start. And the main characters had to go through quite a lot in this book. And the twists and turns that occurred in this book was amazing. And I couldn’t believe the ending of this book and I am intrigued to see what the next book has install. 

Scarred by Emily McIntire

adventurous challenging dark tense 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

 I had a very interesting time with this book, and how the story developed from the very start was very intriguing. Getting to see the story from a duo pov point of view was amazing. And i didn’t want to put the book down. With how the story developed and plot line moved forward in the way that the main characters had to face many challenges was very interesting. There were many twists and turns that were occurring in this book which I hadn’t expected. And as the story developed further i was excited to see what was going to happen. With how the story ended i felt like it was very complete for the characters

Of Empires and Dust by Ryan Cahill

adventurous challenging dark tense 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

Abosloutly Wow! Ryan has again written such an amazing book. I didn’t want to put it down. Especially with the fact the main characters had to face such troublesome challenges which definitely developed the characters further.  I loved the storyline and plotline of this book and how it moved throughout the whole thing was going on. The writing style of this book was amazing and the pacing of the book was absoloutly amazing. With everything that happened through out the book, and with what happened at the ending of the book, I am already wanting the next book to be here. 

Shadow & Storms by Helen Scheuerer

adventurous dark tense 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

Absolutely WOW! I didn’t know what I was expecting from this book. But it definitely was such an interesting and amazing read. I didn’t want to put the book down. I was gripped by the writing and storyline of this book, especially with the duo pov. The characters within this book was so interesting to read about, and they developed amazingly throughout the book. I would definitely recommend the series to others to read. The way in which the story developed and changed with the many twists and turns that had occurred which made me want to keep reading as I didn’t want to put it down. I just wanted to keep reading it. And with the way the book finalised the series, I am so happy for the main characters, but there are also parts of this book that had definitely surprised me. 

A Veil of Spears by Bradley P. Beaulieu

adventurous challenging mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.0

This was such an amazing addition to the series. I was excited to get to this book, to be able to find out what was going to happen next. The blurb of this book had definitely caught my attention. There was something about the development of the characters in this book was amazing, they had to face many challenges alongside may twists and turns that occurred throughout the book. The writing style of this book was absolutely amazing, and with this it helped kept me gripped to the story as I kept wanting to be able to figure out what was going to happen next. I would definitely would recommend this series for others to read. 

Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett

adventurous mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.0

This was a very interesting book. The blurb of this book had definitely caught my attention. And I definitely wanted to keep reading it. The characters within this book, surprised me and definitely seemed to go through a lot throughout this book. And with the story developed with the flow of the book, I was unsure of what I was going to happen. And with the twist and turns that occurred creating the ending of the book. I am definitely intrigued to see what would happen next.