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508 reviews

The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-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

5.0

Dude…this is such a fun series. Why did I wait so long to read it? Excellent writing, easy to follow perspectives, easy to believe characters. Crazy crazy drama and man, I’m sucked in!!! On to book 3🔫🧿🪬🪅📕📗📘📗📕📚

The Final Hunt by Audrey J. Cole

adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

What do you do about a book you figured every single thing out about but is still decently written. You give it 3 stars and a decent review. There were no surprises for me. No shocks. A few eyeroll coincidences even. But the story was fun. Reminded me of Gothika, without the ghosts. 🤪 Will definitely read more by this author. 

Hunted by the Pack by J.K. Harper

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

4.0

I hate a drastic cliffhanger. Ugh. Okay okay,, but for what it was, it was good. I want more. I want answers. I need answers. Ugh

Pinkie by Nicolette Dane

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

I was not expecting this and while some was over the top for me, the writing was good and the ending was GREAT. lots of lady love & spice. 🔥🔥🔥

The New Neighbor by Carter Wilson

dark emotional reflective sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

My oh my...I wasn't expecting this book to be what it was but man, I will definitely read more by this author in the future. Excellent world building, excellent character growth...cringeworthy parenting, grief and healing. Cringeworthy but accurate when dealing with loss, for sure. I related so much to Marlow and found his character lovable and raw. Four stars instead of 5 cuz I figured out the bad guy...bumping it back up to a 5 tho cuz the ending made me cry. Real tears of relief, sorrow...i don't know. I felt the pain I was supposed to feel. Honestly, if this author hasn't suffered real loss, there's something wrong. This book was spot on. 

Not Good for Maidens by Tori Bovalino

adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

Woah. This was a solemn, creepy, entertaining book. The mythology of the goblin market with a bit of a coming of age story...or two...thrown in. Well written, room left for a continuation. Mid speed but limited monotony. Will definitely read more by this author. 

Travelers by Brett Riley

adventurous challenging funny hopeful mysterious 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

What a sequel! I'm not at all disappointed in this. I loved all the Buffy references, the growth of the characters from the first book and the typical government official asshats. Love to hate them, I guess I should say. The new characters were diverse & not at all expected. The uncle; not sure how I feel about him but I do feel horrible for Micah. I see him teetering on the edge. Great supernatural sci-fi story. Will definitely read the next one. Four stars instead of 5 only cuz some parts seemed to drag or got repetitive. 

Alpha's War by Renee Rose, Lee Savino

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-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

5.0

I loved this one. What a way to present PTSD and the darkness it brings. I love Nash and adore the way he heals. The best part tho…how the authors brought everything full circle. I loved reading about all my favorite characters. Not just mentioned but actually brought back into play. Excellent book. Emotionally driven. Well written. 5stars!!!

Alpha's Challenge by Renee Rose, Lee Savino

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful

4.0

I love the reluctant lover theme of this one. Mommy & Daddy issues. Strangely, it worked. On to the next one!

Alpha's Prize by Renee Rose, Lee Savino

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

Naughty buts & evil science topped off by a mariachi band. What else could you ask for? 
Side note: love how this series subtly connects characters from previous books. 

Triggers: violence against women.