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The Curlew's Scream by Annette Leigh

mysterious tense 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

4.0

This was such an interesting read from the very start. I was intrigued by the blurb of this book I am glad that I got a chance to read this book. I loved seeing this story flowing the main character Andie, trying to solve the situation. The writing style the author has was amazing. It told the story in such an amazing way. It had a gripping storyline and plot line which made you want to find out what was going to happen next. I would recommend this to a friend. I really enjoyed the mystery element in this, as I kept wanting to find out more. 

Fool's Gold by Jon Hollins

adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a very interesting book by the blurb of the book made me intrigued to see what was going to occur throughout the book. As soon as I had started reading the book I was gripped to it wanting to see what else was going to occur. I enjoyed the authors writing style has in this book, also the layout with the book being split up into three parts. I enjoyed reading the book and learning about the characters. With reading what challenges the characters had to face, I’m intrigued to see what happens next. 

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-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

3.0

I didn’t know at first what to fully expect from this book. And I did find it very interesting, and also slightly confusing at the start. However as the story developed I became even more interested and intrigued to what was going to happen next. And as the characters developed and the mystery behind certain aspects of the book was figured out/informed about, the more I was wanting to figure more out. And I enjoyed the ending of the book. 

Catalyst by Cameron Phoenix

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

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

4.0

This was such an interesting read. As soon as I had read the prologue of this book. I instantly wanted to keep reading this book to be able to figure out what else was going to happen in this was going to happen in this book. The many characters within this book were intriguing including Max Carter. With the way the storyline and plot line of this book was very gripping as there were many twists and turns that occurred. And with these twists and turns that also resulted in challenges the main character had to face to be able to solve the whole situation in which was occurring. The writing style this author has is amazing as is really told the story amazingly. I definitely didn’t expect the ending of the story. This book is definitely a book in which I would recommend to friends to read as I have really enjoyed the whole story. 

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

Absolutely wow! What else do I have to say. I was constantly surprised the more and more I read. There was so many twists and turns which I hadn’t expected. I was at times bewildered and didn’t want to stop reading the book. Bryce had to go through so much in this book and had to learn a lot regarding their goal. Everything in which they had to go through would easily be difficult for them to more through the story. The whole story line and plot line of the book was completely amazing and I definitely didn’t want to put the book down as soon as I had started reading it. The development throughout the story was amazing. I definitely cried when it came to the ending of the book. I was completely surprised and didn’t want it to be over.

The Broken Eye by Brent Weeks

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

This was such a good book which was very interesting to read. And I am so glad that I have continued this series. The way in which the story developed was very interesting. The main characters with this book had to go through a lot especially Kip. Kip has developed even further throughout this book and had to go through many twists and had to go through many twists and turns he had to push through. I was shocked at moments throughout the book as I hadn’t expected certain of them definitely surprised me. As the story and plot line developed to the end of the story where these events surprised me and I want to continue the series to find out what happens next. 

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging dark informative inspiring sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

Absolutly wow! I was completely unsure what exactly was going to happen within this book, let alone whether I would enjoy it so much. And I am so glad that I had read the book. I was excited with being able to follow these characters through the many twists, turns and challenges throughout the book. There was many surprising events which occurred  through this book which I hadn’t exactly expected. I had loved the writing style within this book and with the way the characters developed amazingly. With the ending of the book, I was completely surprised to a point I didn’t want to put it down. I am excited for the next book to be published.

A Portrait of Evil by Gabriel Galletti

dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This was such an interesting read and it definitely had gripped me from the very start. The very first line of the book “The hinges of the fire door squeaks as it closes.” Really grabbed my attention and made me want to find out what was going to happen next. The characters within this book, I had found them very interesting to a point I just wanted to find out more. Especially Chad as he seemed that he was going to be happening with this characters. The overall plot line and storyline I found it gripping where I wanted to keep reading to be able to find out what was going to happen next. And with the twists and turns that occurred throughout the book I enjoyed. With the way in which this book ended I am intrigued to see what else this author writes. 

Crier's War by Nina Varela

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

This was a very interesting book from the very beginning. I was first intrigued in this book because the blurb had caught my attention and made me want to find out what was going to happen to these characters. And I am so glad that I have read this book. The writing style was very interesting and it kept me gripped to the story. I loved the pacing of the book. The characters within this book I found very interesting. And with what the two main characters had to face many challenges throughout the book. And with the way the story developed alongside the characters was very interesting. It definitely surprised me at the end, as i hadn’t expected it at all. And I am definitely intrigued to see what’s going to happen in the next book.

Gatebound by Daniel T. Jackson

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

How exactly am I going to explain this? What should I say? First of all another big chunky amazing fantasy, with multiple pov. This books has such interesting look into the complicated intertwined magic and religious system, even more throughout this book, and what implications that could happen. And with this book there was so much development within this book which definitely occurred which kept me gripped to the book, to a point I didn’t want to put the book down at all. The fact that this book was multiple PoV, I had really enjoyed it especially as it allowed information for to be told to me as a reader, from the different characters and meaning that you would just find out bits of information you will need for each characters which I absolutely loved. The plot has developed from where it had left off in the previous book. And oh my there was so much that the story was written was so amazing. I definitely loved the authors writing style and this is a reason why I will always want to pick up.a book from him. The characters within this book had a lot to face within in this book and especially with the challenges that occurred. And with everything in which they had to face all of the characters definitely developed even further. I am already looking forward to the next book in the saga.