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52 reviews

All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.5

For most of the book I found myself very back and forth as to whether or not I liked it. The premise/plot was very interesting and kept me hooked, even when I was unsure but the writing had me feeling a little uninspired at times. A big scene toward the end completely hooked me, though, had the rest of the book been like that scene I would have rated it 5 stars. Definitely going to read the next one.

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

adventurous emotional hopeful slow-paced

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

4.0

I really loved this book overall, it only lost one star for me because it took about 500 pages for me to get really invested. For how long this book is, I dont think they spent enough time getting me emotionally involved in the characters before things started happening to them that I was supposed to care about. I did read the second half significantly faster than the first once I was invested, though. The lore is really fun and interesting and the characters all come together in a way that made me care about all of them even more than I did before. All of the characters are also very human with very human flaws. Not a single one of them is perfect and the author doesnt want you to think any of them are, and I really love that. Overall I would say it was worth the hype

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

lighthearted 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

5.0

This is book is so cute, it really gave me everything I want out of a romance and it had a fun spin on the fake dating trope! It did fall into the

third act breakup thing

that a lot of romance books have, but I think it was done very well and honestly, it was needed in this case.

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson

informative medium-paced

5.0

very informative and easily digestible 

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

4.0

I had a very good time with this book, it only lost a star because there were times where I had a hard time following along with what was happening but that might have been my own fault haha. I very much recommend this book, its very cute and fun

Wallace: The Underdog Who Conquered a Sport, Saved a Marriage, and Championed Pit Bulls-- One Flying Disc at a Time by Jim Gorant

emotional inspiring sad slow-paced

3.5

The story was great and I had a really good time with the book and the characters, I even started watching some of Roo and Wallaces videos online, the writing style was just a bit dull and I found it difficult to stay focused at times

To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

5.0

one of the most diverse and engaging fantasy books I've read in a while, I cant wait for the next one.

Weyward by Emilia Hart

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

this book was SO GOOD I literally cant recommend it enough. There are some very dark themes, and this book doesnt shy away from details, so read at your own risk (see tws) but if this is a safe story for you to read you can look forward to a very gripping glimpse into sisterhood

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Abortion, Domestic abuse, and Miscarriage

Truthfully, Yours by Caden Armstrong

4.0

The only reason it isnt five stars is because the writing is a little cluncky and some parts of the ending were a bit unbelievable, but I'm not judging that too harshly as this is the authors debut book and as such it was INCREDIBLE the representation was the most accurate representation I think I have ever seen and the characters were so loveable. I cant wait to see what this author does next

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

This is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read, the prose is beautiful, the scenery is beautiful, the characters are beautiful. Just read it (The assault happens off page but is mentioned throughout the book)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault