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90 reviews

The Score by Elle Kennedy

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Miss You by Kate Eberlen

emotional slow-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 Mistake by Elle Kennedy

lighthearted 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

2.5

All the Young Dudes by MsKingBean89

dark emotional sad slow-paced

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Alpha of Mortal Flesh by Ben Alderson

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

4.0

Amazing storytelling, as usual by this author. Got me on a chokehold until I finished all 520 pages in just a couple days, very addicting. 
I like how there's many unexpected developments but some comforting little cliches. Like a hug after everything you believe in crumbles in front of your eyes. But I mean it in a very good way.
Please check trigger warnings, it's fantasy with some gore and dark/heavy topics. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Gore, Murder, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Terminal illness

You And Me on Vacation by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Seven Shades of You by A.M. Johnson

emotional 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

3.75

A Kingdom of Lies by Ben Alderson

adventurous dark mysterious sad 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? No

4.0

A Betrayal of Storms by Ben Alderson

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0