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20 reviews

Januaries: Stories of Love, Magic & Betrayal by Olivie Blake

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

More detailed review to come, I still have to think about this book, a lot. But I loved it.
Where Shadows Bloom by Catherine Bakewell

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I can't articulate my words yet in this book, it was beautiful, I'll try to come to a better description, until that, just go for this!
The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith

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adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

It started out very slow, I was not ready or prepared for it and I even considered not finishing. I am very glad I did finish, because I really liked the ending. A very cute book
The Devil Makes Three by Tori Bovalino

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A more detailed review to come, my feelings are currently over the place, sooo this should be convincing enough 
Finale by Stephanie Garber

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I still really really like this trilogy, and this book is a good one to end it, I love love the characters, and all the dreamy and magical twists, and the wonderful love in it. Sometimes I just want to get swept away by Caraval and Legend himself. 
Legendary by Stephanie Garber

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I am very obsessed with the world of Caraval, all the magic, the fun, the love and the surprises and twists.
It focuses mainly on Tella, Jacks and Dante and their relationship, but also we have many secrets to uncover and a game to win. 
This book had some of my favourite characters in focus, but I'd say this is least strong book in the trilogy. So if you would consider giving up here, don't, you'll need to read the last one too 
Within My Branches by Nicholas Michel

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emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was a very cute read. I loved how we could follow all the way through from an acorn until the tree has lived it's life. I think this book can show kids and even adults, how complex and interesting is nature, and I would gladly recommend this book. 
The Rock and the Butterfly by Kathy Stinson

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adventurous hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

It was a very lovely little book, especially with the characters, who were adorable. I loved the beautiful illustrations too, and I found the story really inspiring, and also hopeful, so it is a great pick me up read if you'd ever need one. 
Unlocking the ADHD Advantage: Why Your Brain Being Wired Differently Is Your Superpower by Anders Hansen

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informative
This was a very interesting and very informative book to read. I always think it is fascinating to read about different kind of mental conditions, and how our brains work, especially how other brains work, that have their own special way. So this was a very nice book about ADHD and how it was also hopeful.
Hope It All Works Out!: A Poorly Drawn Lines Collection by Reza Farazmand

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

5.0

I haven't heard of this artist before, and finding this book was truly an amazing experience. The silly jokes reminded me of my boyfriend, and with some the characters certain behaviour or comics I could relate WAAAAAAY too much, so it was a fun time and well spent. I even had to stop myself from reading it in one sitting, because I would have loved to spend even more time with it. 
I would definitely recommend it!