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Day Zero by Kresley Cole

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4.0

Arcana Rising by Kresley Cole

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3.5

Ever Since by Alena Bruzas

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dark emotional sad

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 saw someone describe Ever Since as "a gut punch of a book" and it really is the perfect description. In the wake of finishing it, I'm struggling to put into words how important this book feels and how much it impacted me. It is an astounding debut, and it handles the difficult topic of sexual trauma in a way that is both delicate and real. The inclusion of myth and the theme of the power of storytelling was well woven throughout the book. I loved the characters, flawed as they were.

This is by no means an easy read though. I cried a lot. I thought a lot. But this is easily the best book I've read this year so far (I know, it's only two months) but I think it will be hard to top. Regardless, Alena Bruzas has earned a fan for life in me and I can't wait for her next release (which happens to be later this year!).

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