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Only in Your Dreams by Ellie K. Wilde
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Only in Your Dreams is a funny and amazing second chance romance! I was not expecting to like this very much, but this book was so easy to enjoy.
Melody and Zac are just such great characters. I loved the angst and tension! It was definitely frustrating at times, but I still enjoyed this book so much. I was rooting for them the entire time. The side characters are fleshed out. I loved Brooks and Noah!!
The writing is detailed and very easy to read. I liked the snark and groveling. I would say this book is more character focused, but it is still a lovely story about growth, leaving a toxic environment, and finding happiness.
Overall, I had a great time reading this. Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
Melody and Zac are just such great characters. I loved the angst and tension! It was definitely frustrating at times, but I still enjoyed this book so much. I was rooting for them the entire time. The side characters are fleshed out. I loved Brooks and Noah!!
The writing is detailed and very easy to read. I liked the snark and groveling. I would say this book is more character focused, but it is still a lovely story about growth, leaving a toxic environment, and finding happiness.
Overall, I had a great time reading this. Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
The Enemy's Daughter by Melissa Poett
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
The Enemy’s Daughter is a fast-paced romantic fantasy with complex characters. I was captivated by this story and it was so difficult to put this book down!
I only knew the basics of the tale of Tristan and Isolde going into this book, so I cannot compare the two of them. However, I loved Tristan and Isadora. I will say that I do not consider them to be enemies-to-lovers, but rather forbidden lovers. They held some distrust for one another, but they never actively tried to harm or kill one another. This did not ruin my enjoyment at all though! I loved the dystopian setting and how the clans and Kingsland saw survival and the way of life differently.
Overall, this was a beautiful and intriguing story. Thank you NetGalley and Quill Tree Books for the arc! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I only knew the basics of the tale of Tristan and Isolde going into this book, so I cannot compare the two of them. However, I loved Tristan and Isadora. I will say that I do not consider them to be enemies-to-lovers, but rather forbidden lovers. They held some distrust for one another, but they never actively tried to harm or kill one another. This did not ruin my enjoyment at all though! I loved the dystopian setting and how the clans and Kingsland saw survival and the way of life differently.
Overall, this was a beautiful and intriguing story. Thank you NetGalley and Quill Tree Books for the arc! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
House of the Beast by Michelle Wong
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
House of the Beast is a remarkable debut. This is a book that will stay with me for years to come. Even after two days since finishing it, I am still struggling to find the words that convey how uniquely beautiful this story is.
What had immediately captured my attention was the writing. It is stunningly detailed and has a perfect balance of a dark and whimsical tone while still having an underlying feeling of dread or unease. I was wholly invested in this book because of how much I loved the writing style and world-building. Wong does an amazing job with explaining the intricacies of the world without being overly confusing or overwhelming for the reader.
The relationship between Alma and Aster is very much the focal point of the story. This story depicts an unhealthy codependent relationship so realistically. From the beginning of the book, you get the underlying sense of sorrow and doom that leaves you both compelled to continue and dreading the end. The ending was bittersweet and left me staring blankly at a wall to process, but I couldn’t have loved this book more.
Overall, this was a well developed and perfectly executed story. Thank you NetGalley and Avon & Harper Voyager for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
What had immediately captured my attention was the writing. It is stunningly detailed and has a perfect balance of a dark and whimsical tone while still having an underlying feeling of dread or unease. I was wholly invested in this book because of how much I loved the writing style and world-building. Wong does an amazing job with explaining the intricacies of the world without being overly confusing or overwhelming for the reader.
The relationship between Alma and Aster is very much the focal point of the story. This story depicts an unhealthy codependent relationship so realistically. From the beginning of the book, you get the underlying sense of sorrow and doom that leaves you both compelled to continue and dreading the end. The ending was bittersweet and left me staring blankly at a wall to process, but I couldn’t have loved this book more.
Overall, this was a well developed and perfectly executed story. Thank you NetGalley and Avon & Harper Voyager for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow
dark
emotional
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
The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore
funny
lighthearted
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
3.0
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
dark
emotional
funny
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
3.5
Nature of Frost by Jus Accardo
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Nature of Frost is an adventure-filled conclusion that picks up where Omen of Ice left off. Incredibly captivating and hard to put down!
Accardo does a great job of wrapping up the story with a satisfying conclusion. Valen and Tania's relationship is prominent in the story without overshadowing the plot. I loved them in the first book and even more in this one!
This book begins with seeking out the other Fae courts to form alliances against Aphelian and introduces many new characters. Gensted is such a funny character and might be my favorite of the new people we meet in this book. I feel like Wren had potential, but faded into the background the more the story went on.
The writing and pacing were both well done. I enjoyed that the pace stayed steady throughout the entire book. The writing is detailed yet easy to read. Overall, this was a great read. I liked it more than the first one and will look into Accardo's other work!
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Teen for the arc! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Accardo does a great job of wrapping up the story with a satisfying conclusion. Valen and Tania's relationship is prominent in the story without overshadowing the plot. I loved them in the first book and even more in this one!
This book begins with seeking out the other Fae courts to form alliances against Aphelian and introduces many new characters. Gensted is such a funny character and might be my favorite of the new people we meet in this book. I feel like Wren had potential, but faded into the background the more the story went on.
The writing and pacing were both well done. I enjoyed that the pace stayed steady throughout the entire book. The writing is detailed yet easy to read. Overall, this was a great read. I liked it more than the first one and will look into Accardo's other work!
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Teen for the arc! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0