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74 reviews

The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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 is my first Brandon Sanderson book and wow - I understand the hype. His world building is stunning. I could imagine every setting but the narrative never felt bogged out with description. His character’s are real, loveable and heartfelt. God, I loved every single one of them. An epic found family story that leaves you wanting more.

The Phoenix King by Aparna Verma
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

DNF: the world building didn’t make sense to me and I struggled to immerse myself in it. Once I thought I had a handle on it and something random would be added like hovercraft which felt out of place a confusing next to the other descriptions.
I didn’t find the characters interesting or likeable. I was promised a zutara love story but this was not what I got.

The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen

adventurous emotional tense 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? Yes

4.0

Much better than the second one. It really doesn’t stop from start to finish. I was addicted to every page.

The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Overall I really enjoyed this book. However, I did put it down 80% of the way in because it was becoming too predictable. I picked it back up after a year and actually enjoyed the ending even with the predictable miscommunication. I have order book 2 so let’s see where it goes from here. 

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

My favourite Ali Hazelwood book. I could spend all day with Mal and Nolan playing chess. The characters feel real and genuine. 

My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

dark fast-paced

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

3.0

A summer horror romp. Fun and heartfelt in places.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Vomit

Moderate: Rape and Self harm

Minor: Racism

The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

adventurous mysterious slow-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

4.5

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this from start to finish. Amina is one of the best FMC’s I have ever read. She is full of witty banter and she is as cunning and skilled as the legends say.
The only downside is that book 2 isn’t out yet. Give me more!

Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison

5.0

Looking for Alaska by John Green

5.0

I owe it to my 16 year old self to give this 5 stars