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Iron Flame (Parts 1 & 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous 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? Yes

5.0

Fourth Wing (Parts 1 & 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous mysterious sad 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

5.0

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was absolutely amazing and I could not put them down! This is definitely like Knives Out with all it's twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat! I enjoyed that this book really pulled in all the classic mystery tropes while also bringing some into the modern era.

I really appreciate Maggie's character development with the help of Ethan to work through her insecurities and gaslighting. Their banter was so well written that I couldn't help laughing out loud at several parts! 

If you are a fan of the "He Falls First" trope then Ethan's character will make you swoon!

Spies Don't Fall for Their Asset by Meg Easton

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

This was an awesome romantic comedy that felt like a Hallmark Movie! There's action, adventure, and falling in love!

I loved the relationship between Jace and Mackenzie! Their serendipitous meet cute was swoon worthy! Their banter was well written! I loved that this book is duel POVs! 

I listened to the audiobook and I enjoyed the performances by Hallie Bee Bard and Rusty Mewha.

The Beasts We Bury by D.L. Taylor

adventurous mysterious 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

3.0

This has all the potential to be a really excellent fantasy series but it really just fell flat. I wish there had been better world building and explanation of all the different magical powers. I felt like I was thrown into this world with no backstory.

While I felt like the world building was lacking I did enjoy the dual POV of Silver and Mancella. The character development for both of these characters was well written and the banter made me chuckle. 

I listened to the audiobook and I enjoyed the dual narration by Brenda Scott Wlazlo and Jake Chronister.

Just Don't Fall by Emma St. Clair

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was such a sweet hockey romantic comedy! I loved the chemistry between Logan and Parker! Their fake dating story to cover for each other at an event was so sweet! I also would have swooned if someone brought me to a bookstore for a date! 

This book is a clean romance but there is still lots of chemistry between the two characters. It was nice to have both Logan and Parker's POVs of their reconnected years later during this book.

I listened to the audiobook and I enjoyed the dual narration.

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

 I went into this book expecting tons of twists and shocking reveals and that is exactly what I got! I really enjoyed that this was told from multiple POVs and the flashbacks were told through a journal.

While I found this book good I found the beginning to be kind of slow and some of the reveals came out of left field and didn't really make sense. 

I listened to the audiobook and loved the full cast narration! It definitely helped to keep characters separate. 

Illusion of Stars by Sarah Marie Page

adventurous 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

5.0

Calling all fantasy fans this will be your new obsession! This book had me on the edge of my seat wondering what will happened next for Isabel and Erik and now I need the next book to get my answers! This book is an amazing enemies to lovers romance that involves magic and mystery in a new medieval fantasy world!

The tension filled relationship between Isabel and Erik was so well written and the banter between them was great! There spice was definitely fade to back but the chemistry is still there. 

The world building was well done and had me really interested in all the different magical abilities the different groups of people have.  I did listen to the audiobook which gave me a slight disadvantage because I wish I could have seen a map of all these lands. 

I listened to the audiobook and the narration by Jacci Prior was absolutely fantastic! I really hope she continues with the next book! The final chapter was read by Rusty Mewha from Erik's point of view and I hope to hear more from him in the next one as well. 

Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

This was such a sweet second chance/brother's best friend romance between between two people trying to find their place in their small hometown.

I loved that we are back at Get Lost Lodge and we are getting Jillian and Levi's story! I enjoyed how Jilly and Levi come together after missing their opportunity back in high school after Levi moves back to Smile. Their second chance romance was so well written and I loved how Levi was so understanding of Jilly's feeling following her divorce and accepting of her daughter.

Not only was their love story set their support and understanding of each other's dreams and fut res was beautifully written I was routing for their future together throughout this story!

I enjoyed that Beckett and Presley, from the first book, were heavily featured in this book and there is a setup for another one!

The Rival by Emma Lord

funny lighthearted 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

This was such an adorable romantic comedy set during the first few weeks of college! This rivals to lovers story of Sadie and Seb was a sweet coming of age and finding your own voice journey.

The relationship between childhood friends turned rivals was so well written that the banter had me laughing and cheering them on!  I found the struggles that Seb and Sadie face while starting college was very relatable. 

I listened to the audiobook and thought it was well performed.