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375 reviews

UnDivided by Neal Shusterman

adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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

5.0

Nova's Blade: A Young Adult Dystopian Cyberpunk by Will Scifi

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

3.0

A very compelling debut book. I think this author has a clear grasp on their voice. 

The MC is relatable and enjoyable. 

I found the plot to be slightly lacking and the forward motion would lag or skip step at times. 
I know this book will be enjoyed by many as I enjoyed reading it. 

Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

adventurous challenging dark tense slow-paced

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

3.5

UnSouled by Neal Shusterman

5.0

The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

This book wasn’t bad. But not particularly good either. There was a lot of potential but the MC was once again a neurotic female. Meant to be a detective but can’t keep quiet on the investigation to persons of interest especially. 

This is two stories in one. An investigation into the missing to be sister in law, and the other missing persons that all seem connected. And an inner investigation into flashbacks Elin has surrounding the death of her young brother Sam. Something that had been ruled an accident but, her memories tell her a different story. 

Now with all of that you have the makings of a great thriller but again the MC just succeeded in making me annoyed and took away from the story. 

The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon

dark mysterious tense 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

4.5

A dark creepy book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Something I wouldn’t recommend anyone read at night when alone in your house. Mysterious with many moments of WTF. 

Totally get nods of the paranormal and legends of many cultures lore. 

Unwholly by Neal Shusterman

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

5.0

The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker

challenging slow-paced

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

2.5

The long chapters and uneventful plot movement really left me disliking the book. This will be a better book for someone else. 

Somebody's Home by Kaira Rouda

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Not for me but might be for someone else. 

The Bright and the Pale by Jessica Rubinkowski

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this fantasy read. The lore was new to me and I really enjoyed it. The female character was annoying at most times and I wanted to shake her and tell her to JUST LISTEN. But I think that added to the story. Definitely will continue with this duology.