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Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ Wassmer

Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.

I just wasn’t a fan of the apocalyptic theme. I didn’t like any of the characters or the language. I don’t want to waste my time on a book that I can tell from the first few chapters is not for me.

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

2.5

To be honest, I didn’t love this book. In the beginning Nesta is a self destructive selfish evil slut, and throughout the book she becomes a nicer slut? I think I would have enjoyed this more if there wasn’t so much sex. I love the story telling, and could have gone without the graphic porno. I only really liked the last 20 chapters or so, the rest were just not it. Nesta got better towards the end, but I wasn’t a fan of her and Cassians relationship very much. Feyre and Rhysand’s was much better in my opinion. I finally did it though I read all of ACOTAR😅

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A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

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emotional inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

3.0

A cute book, short and sweet. Cozy winter vibes. A breather from the usual epic romantasy books in the series.

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The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

I absolutely loved this book! I loved the adventure, the comedy, the romance. Everything was spot on! The ridiculous flying houses and women pirates. I had so much fun reading this! I need to read more books like this, I was giggling like a schoolgirl the whole time. BRILLIANT, I highly recommend! The characters were so charming and the dialogue was very well written!

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Of Jade and Dragons by Amber Chen

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.

I had to DNF this book, maybe I’m being too judgmental, but the writing was not for me. The lack of emotion with a character’s death in the beginning of the book terrible. From the first 2 pages I already knew that this book was dud for me. Maybe someone else will enjoy it, but I didn’t.

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Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

I overall enjoyed the book, the FMC was a little annoying to me at times. I think the author was pretty repetitive when it came to her feminist views. I just wasn’t a fan of it. I liked the MMC much better. I loved the action and adventure, and the humor!

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.0

This book was just soothing to the soul. Really comforting romance like being wrapped in a warm blanket. Just makes you feel good. The characters really evolve and grow together. I like the flash backs, and I love the Anne of Green Gables references so much! Over all it was a really sweet story!❤️

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

3.0

This book was incredibly disturbing and tragic. I didn’t like that it was super predictable, the writing was good though. This story makes my stomach turn, and I think I’m gonna take a break from this genre for a while.

Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer

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slow-paced

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

2.0

I got to say I was pretty bored with this book. Maybe because it’s young adult? I really don’t know. Way too repetitive for me, I wanted to slap the FMC. The characters were boring, black and white characters. I wasn’t invested in the love story. I honestly just finished it to say I did. I don’t recommend it to any experienced fantasy readers, you will be disappointed.

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

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dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

This book starts out really slow, takes a while to get into. Once the pace sped up towards the middle I started to get more interested in the story. I don’t love the fact it lacks some originality. If you have read the “The Guest List” by: Lucy Foley, you know what I’m talking about. Once again all the characters are connected and the ending is a bit predictable. I like the characters in this book better than the “the guest list” and I think the writing was improved. Other than that exactly the same plot. 2 young people committed murder and 1 wasn’t able to live with the guilt. I would have liked to have read a different plot or twist by this author. It feels like the same story different title. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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