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The Elite by Kiera Cass

emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

I liked the first book, but this one was way more annoying. The main character just couldn't make up her mind, to the point it was getting ridiculous. Still, I want to continue reading. Don't know what that says about me

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Because of all the negative reviews, I was very hesitant and scared to go into the book. I really liked it, in fact, I liked it better than Fourth Wing. The ending, though, I cannot wait for Onyx Storm. TBH this was slightly traumatic, I will probably never get over this book.

Troy: Our Greatest Story Retold by Stephen Fry

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Stephen Fry really is a master in storytelling, he seamlessly combines all the different storylines, without it being to much or hard to keep up with. I can't wait to discover what he does with the stories of Odysseus and Aeneas...

The Selection by Kiera Cass

emotional funny sad fast-paced

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

4.0

Didn't think I would like this book as much as I did. I enjoyed it very much, yet I was frustrated by the MC's actions...

Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

I really liked this book. I mean zombies in a very well written, historically accurate setting, count me in. Exciting to get to the sequel...

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

funny inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

I really didn't except to like this book as much as I did. The prose was magnificent and the plot was very meticulously crafted and seamless. Every single detail (there are many) contribute to the overall vibe of the book and the MC. Reading this book, I cannot fanthom the genius of Oscar Wild...

Power and Ash by B.B. Salem

adventurous emotional fast-paced

2.5

Story/plotwise, I liked this book more than the first one. However, I have the same reservations, the many (and I mean manyyy) language errors annoy me so much it is actually painful and hard to get into the story. The dialogue is so bad as well, the timing is off and transitions are harsh...

Believe Me by Tahereh Mafi

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked this one the least in the series, I think. It was just a bit chaotic for me and I didn't get enough closure somehow...

Broken Throne by Victoria Aveyard

adventurous mysterious sad slow-paced

4.0

I hoped to get some closure, but I didn't get it. The structure of the book was just confusing to me, the different stories and 'artefacts' were just randomly thrown in there. I did like to read some more about Evangeline though...

Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi

adventurous emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Damn, I can't believe this is the end, I mean, just no. My only criticism is that we didn't really get to see the aftermath of the final events...