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294 reviews

The Coven by Harper L. Woods

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

It's fine. Kind of dumb but listenable 

Shadows of Fury by Brenda K. Davies

dark tense

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

3.0

Shadows of Betrayal by Brenda K. Davies

adventurous dark tense 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

3.75

The first part of the book was a harder to get through than the second half. Sometimes this book series tells than shows. 

Shadows of Discovery by Brenda K. Davies

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This book was rough when our two main characters were apart but I flew through the book once they were reunited plus the twist at the end actually surprised me. I assumed one thing but the end got me.

Shadows of Fire by Brenda K. Davies

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Mi compañero de piso es un vampiro by Jenna Levine

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

I liked this book the ending felt like a fizzle and could have used some refining 

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

funny lighthearted tense 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

3.75

The world building took so long that the rest of the story felt rushed 

Didn't See That Coming by Jesse Q. Sutanto

emotional funny reflective fast-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

I love this as a follow up for Well, That was Unexpected. 
I wish Kiki would have been a year younger than Sharlot I think then removing George Clooney would make more sense. 
Reminds me of 90s teen romcoms I hope there is an Elemor Roosevelt book when she is older. 

Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Least favorite of the CC books but still my favorite series overall 
I'm glad the crossover wasn't more. 

The bean thing was kind of dumb. 

The POV changes in this book were a lot and also not consistent so you'd get a break but it'd still be the same character after. The jumping around made it a bit much which is why I rated it lower.