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250 reviews

The Queen's Rising by Rebecca Ross

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book! Loved the renaissance vibes. Don’t know why there is a sequel when this book ends off really well? I won’t be reading it

Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

At times I was tired of the continuous road blocks that occurred. But despite the annoyance, I loved the romance and the closure 

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

I liked the mix of WWII and fantasy elements. 60% through I was confused how there was a sequel so I read the synopsis of the second book to understand. I enjoyed the original lore and mythology that was woven in. Excited to read the sequel 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows, Mary Ann Shaffer

5.0

Just as lovely as the first time I read it

Rule by Ellen Goodlett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

Did not enjoy the pacing

Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

This book was so fantastic. I felt as though I was reading a prequel and the sequel at the same time, and it didn't distract from the story, it added to it exponentially. 

A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Okay, so I do think I preferred this trilogy to Caraval, but I don’t think I like how Garber rights (most) of her main characters. I did grow to like Evangeline by the middle of this book but it should not take three books for that to happen. I do however understand everyone’s obsession with the series because Jacks is a fantastic character. So many things were predictable and not shocking but I still was waiting for a happily ever after and desiring to flesh out the story

The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber

fast-paced

4.25

This one gets a higher rating than the first because I absolutely love Jacks. However, I still want to give it a low rating because I still dislike Evangeline and the story felt like it kept going in circles. I did not expect that ending though!

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

I wanted to give this a lower rating because Evangeline is such a bland a naive character but I still wanted to finish the book so it clearly captivated me despite her

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

Well that was a unique and enticing read! The magic was fascinating and the plot twists, though quite predictable, add good layers to the story.