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106 reviews

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

adventurous informative inspiring mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

It was fun but I have no idea what happened.

Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

Such a fun read for my readathon. Was it fun? Yes. Did it change my life and will I be thinking about it every day for the next year? Probably no. 

But it was a quick, fun, familiar ride of Hazelwood romance.

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious 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? No

4.5

Amazing. Just amazing. Jude is such an iconic girl boss. And Cardan? Skskslj! The tension, the worldbuilding, the betrayal??? I. LOVED. IT. ALL.

Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

This book is amazingly put together, beautifully written, and way ahead of its time. One of the best queer classics I have read. 
Truly deep and complex three-dimensional characters with all of their own thoughts, feelings, and fears.

The King's Men by Nora Sakavic

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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? No

4.0

What a great way to finish this series. I laughed, I cried, I screamed and kicked and sobbed and burst out laughing again. Now... I'm kinda empty... I won't really see The Foxes again... ever *silent tear rolling*. I'll be okay... maybe...😭

Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

4.0

Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a writing mastermind and I will worship her books forever. It has great character depth, is super fast-paced, has great mystery, and I did not guess the ending. 

The Dean and Cassie situation is interesting. The Micheal thing will be interesting. 

I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

dark emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

3.0

The Raven King by Nora Sakavic

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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? No

4.0

*crying and squealing* 
This series has no right to be this dark. It should be illegal for it to be so addictive. This book is my unhealthy obsession. I may or may not need therapy after finishing this series.💀😭 
(NEIL MY POOR BABY! ANDREW BY POOR KNIFE BABY! NICKY! AARON! AAAAAAAAA!)

Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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? No

4.0

I (as a person who rarely read fantasy) didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. My jaw was DROPPED by the final twist. Like dropped. Gaped open. On. The. Floor. 
I'll never look at any fairytale the same way ever again.

The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO START THIS SERIES!? I want to know everything! These characters have consumed my every waking thought. This book was my last thought before sleep and first when waking up. WHY ISN'T IT A TV SERIES ALREADY!??!?! And why isn't exy a real sport!?!