nicolehitchcock's reviews
24 reviews

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

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emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous challenging hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Pucking Around by Emily Rath

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adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

3.25

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

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dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver is an absolutely captivating read that hooks you from the very first page. With masterful plot twists and brilliant character development, it delivers a thrilling and page-turning experience that won’t disappoint.

I found myself completely invested in characters’ journeys right away. Weaver crafts a story full of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected turns that kept me on my toes until the very end.

This book is an absolute gem, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Several trigger warnings so proceed with caution!

🌶️🌶️🌶️ (not a lot of spice but very graphic spice)

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Hexed by Emily McIntire

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dark medium-paced

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

4.0

Hexed by Emily McEntire is a dark take on The Little Mermaid, flipping the script by casting Ariel as the villain and Ursula—here reimagined as Venesa—the anti hero. This dark mafia retelling breathes new life into a classic tale, offering a richly layered story filled with lies, betrayal, and forbidden romance.

The relationship between Venesa and Enzo made me swoon and scream. Their slow-burn dynamic is brimming with tension and longing, creating emotional depth that keeps readers invested.

If you’re a fan of fairytale retellings with a darker twist and a romance that simmers before it ignites, Hexed is a must-read. It’s a compelling blend of danger and passion that will leave you enchanted.

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