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Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I know not to expect a happy ending in book 1 of a Shadowhunters trilogy but dammit did I want one.

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Okay I liked this way more than I thought I would. Zero spice but 100% cuteness 🥹

Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

Emily Henry’s books are my obsession. I don’t care what it’s about—I will ALWAYS eat them up. Everything about them is my vibe. I think I read the entire thing with tears streaming down my face. No regrets.

Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

adventurous emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Enchanting and heart-pounding. Somehow this was just as good as the first book and I’m already needing a reread in the near future. Dare I say two of the best books I’ve read this year. This duology is so beautifully written, unique, and enjoyable (while also being heartbreaking). I cannot recommend it enough.

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This book absolutely enthralled me. The story is unlike anything I’ve read before. As soon as I picked it up I couldn’t put it down. The writing is simultaneously beautiful and easy to read. The main characters are so likable and so in love it hurts. I never thought I’d read a workplace enemies-to-lovers romance that’s also a fantasy and also so brutal but I loved every minute of it. I can’t wait to read the next book and find out how this story ends. Brb screaming and crying and pleading for a happy ending.

I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.0

This book made me feel.

The Atlas Complex by Olivie Blake

challenging dark tense slow-paced

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

2.5

I have never read a more confusing book in my l i f e. Also there was so much word vomit I almost literally vomited. And what kind of ending was that???? Nicolibby stan for life. Callum is the best thing about this book and I ship him with Tristan always and forever. The end.

The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

This novel surprised me in more ways than one. I thought some characters could have been flushed out a little more—I felt like I couldn’t connect to anyone very well, even June. But the plot alone was fantastic and unique. I enjoyed every moment of trying to figure out where this story was going. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into it, but I really enjoyed this book.

Ghosts of the Shadow Market by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, Sarah Rees Brennan

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This was even better than I expected. I love these characters with my whole heart and soul. I especially enjoyed the final few chapters that explained what happened to Kit, Ty, and Jace of Thule. Cassie Clare better write that next series ASAP!

Lights by Brenna Thummler

hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.0

This was such an endearing and uplifting finale to the series, I really enjoyed it. I would have loved this in middle school.