Luca and Touraine are together again as the empire's rule is at stake and the colonies continue to rediscover lost magic. Luca's searching for the lost magic of her own home, even knowing she might not like what she finds, and Touraine's half-willingly, half-fearfully part of a diplomatic mission that she's on because everyone knows that there's something complicated between her and Luca. AND THEN. You can imagine if you've read The Unbroken -- but you can't, because of new characters, new challenges, a new landscape and finally making the choices that will be irrevocable. I cannot wait for Book 3.

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The Unbroken by C.L. Clark

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adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

I am recommending this book to all and sundry and simply will not stop. It is an amazing accomplishment of multiple plotlines, both magical and mundane, intense and complex character development, intricate worldbuilding -- you name it, I want it, I found it here. Luca and Touraine are both complex, flawed, idealistic and hopeful characters in a world that is designed to crush them both and force them to betray one another. The best sapphic novel I have yet to read (and it only gets better in Book 2).

Little Favors by Adik Graves

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dark tense medium-paced

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

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Dog Won't Hunt by XM Moon

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emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

A story of two people who love one another so much it looks like hate, at least at first, struggling to overcome their pasts and their own mistakes, in a story told through dialogue and heat. The dialogue was such a pleasure, southern syrup and swear words, whole backstories and family dynamics hinted at in brief exchanges and epic put downs, and the physicality was amazingly balanced with excitement and tenderness between two hurt and yearning folks. The trans MC’s insistence on being who he is at every moment is absolutely delightful, I only wish I learned more about his librarian achievements!

The Reanimator's Heart by Kara Jorgensen

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relaxing medium-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

The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

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