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Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful 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

Nona the Ninth is a fantastic read! You will laugh out loud, cry, and literally embrace this book. Tamsyn Muir has created another complex and compelling masterpiece! I love Nona 🩵🩵🩵 
Morning Star by Pierce Brown

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

Honestly, this is one of the best books I have ever read. Tamsyn Muir has perfectly crafted and curated each chapter in this incredible story. I loved the pace, even if it was a bit slow, and found myself truly savoring each moment. I adore these characters, and it is heartbreaking to watch what they go through. But Muir handles this in such a unique and humorous way, without losing any depth and honesty. I wish I could reread this for the first time again, even though I finished it moments ago. I cannot wait to see what else this author has cooked up in the remained of this series!! Thank you for changing my life, Tamsyn Muir. Now I’m going to go make the best damn soup. 
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Bride by Ali Hazelwood

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

A super enjoyable read! I don’t often pick up contemporary romance, but every time I pick up an Ali Hazelwood novel, I finish it in a day! 
Red Rising by Pierce Brown

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adventurous dark emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

First 5 Star read of 2024! I LOVED this book! The world building is so fun and I loved the sci-fi aspect. I really enjoyed the characters and their relationships. The banter between Gideon and Harrow is absolutely next level. 
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

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mysterious slow-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

4.0

I really enjoyed the second half of this book. It was super slow to start out, and took a long time to get to the main point of the book. But I really enjoyed the writing and the unique perspective! 
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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

2.5

Overall, I was entertained. The writing itself was difficult to get through. And half way through the book, I thought I finally got to the end - but surprise! There’s a whole second plot in the end?! I enjoyed reading it some of the time. 
Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto

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adventurous dark funny mysterious 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

5.0

This was my top read of 2023! I love the unique world and character relationships! I really enjoyed the magic system. The beginning was a little slow.