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The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

adventurous challenging slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Man this book was a test to my endurance. The story itself is very well crafted, and could become an epic fantasy classic. But the slow pace and the prose (the voice comes across almost medieval) makes it very challenging to get through.

If you like epic fantasy series like GOT, LOTR, etc you will probably like this book.
If you’re a fantasy romance girlie who likes TOG, fourth wing, etc (me. I am this girl) this book is probably not for you.

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.5

Funny Story by Emily Henry

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

5.0

Zodiac Academy 9: Restless Stars by Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

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dark tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No

0.5

Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare

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dark funny mysterious

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Bridesmaid for Hire by Meghan Quinn

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

2.0

There wasn’t a lot of depth to the characters. The MMC was your typical guy with sex on his brain constantly. He rarely commented on the FMC’s intellect or anything other than her body. And the FMC was the same towards him. I enjoyed the first half while I was waiting for the catalyst that would cause the characters to be vulnerable and really start talking to each other, but it never happened. About halfway through, I realized I really hated the MMC and from that point on everything he did annoyed me.

After the 3rd act breakup and he was just moping around Gary’s house, I couldn’t get over how he was acting like a pathetic loser. Just apologize to the girl and then leave her alone. You can’t avoid someone then be upset they aren’t reaching out to you.

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

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adventurous dark fast-paced