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72 reviews

Whistleblower by Kay Cove

hopeful fast-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? No

4.0

I could see this book going way more in depth on the characters stories. We get pieces here and there, and I would have loved more. I think it could have benefited from more of a slow burn with just a touch of tension. Quick satisfying read in the end! 

Storm of Secrets and Sorrow by Melissa K. Roehrich

adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

1.0

Why am I going to finish this series? Because I'm confused as hell and won't be satisfied unless I know the end. Melissa you sneaky little witch

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

adventurous funny hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

Infinity stars. Tessa Bailey has done it again a perfect love story between grumpy and sunshine with just the right amount of annoying moments. AND THE TENSION holy smokes but Tessa, girl we gotta chat about that shower scene... 🫣

Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.0

Just beautiful 

Gold by Raven Kennedy

adventurous challenging slow-paced

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

2.0

As the 5th book of the series I was expecting so much more, especially after how the last one ended. Instead we got a plot driver and build up to the 6th and last installment. Which is fine, but damn the 6th book better be amazing to have gotten through Gold. 

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

This was a reread for this year and as always it was perfect. I definitely picked up on more little connections through the SJM verse which just proves that rereading is good for the soul. 

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

adventurous funny mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

The last 100 pages made this book worth it. I feel like that's the usual for the beginning of fantasy and maybe if I had read Caraval first it would be different. Truly a slow burn, I want more Jacks. 

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I thought this book was a little slower compared to the first two, and not as developed. It was still amazing and perfect SJM style, but I would have liked more especially if this wasn't the conclusion. I feel like it could have been, maybe should have been. The ending left off very nicely. 

Full Measures by Rebecca Yarros

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25