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28 reviews

Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun, Vol. 2 by AidaIro

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun, Vol. 1 by AidaIro

adventurous dark funny mysterious 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

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

As much as I liked the first book, I think I liked this one a little more. The characters were great once again, and we as readers got to learn more about the fascinating setting. There was tension of all kinds, and it left me begging for more.

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was a treat to read. It started out pretty slow, but it didn't stay that way. I loved the characters, especially the main two. The setting was extremely interesting, and I can't wait to learn more about this alternate version of our world, where fairies and various other mythical creatures are not only real, but the subject of academic study.

Daughter of Serpents by Sydney Wilder

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

2.0

I wasn't a fan of this book. The plot was enjoyable enough. I liked the characters, especially Arthur. However, there were a lot of things that bothered me about this book enough to take me out of the story. These things were mostly confusing or anachronistic elements of the world building. I saw most of the "plot twists" coming a mile away, and only a few of them felt satisfying.

Finale by Stephanie Garber

adventurous dark mysterious 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

This book was a thrilling "Finale" to the series. Everything I loved about the first two books in the series continued in this book. I couldn't put it down!

Legendary by Stephanie Garber

adventurous dark mysterious 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

This book was a brilliant sequel to the already amazing first book. Everything I loved about the first entry in this series just kept getting better.

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

adventurous dark mysterious 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

What a wild ride! This book was a wonderful time to read. The mystery was enthralling, the romance was entertaining, and the world building was exhilarating. Overall it felt like a well executed Dungeons and Dragons game in an alternate setting. I highly recommend this book. 

 

(Full review on my blog: https://pageswithrachel.com/review-caraval-by-stephanie-garber/)

The Last Pendragon by Jeanette T Queen

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious 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

4.0

My review of The Last Pendragon by Jeanette T Queen. Thanks to the author/publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book.

I liked this book a lot. It was a fun ride from start to finish. The world building was great, but the advancement of the main character’s powers felt a little rushed at times. Also the romance felt a little off too. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I can’t wait for the next one to release.

 (Read the full review on my blog:  https://pageswithrachel.com/review-the-last-pendragon-by-jeanette-t-queen/)

The Beginning of Once Upon a Time by Kristy Dixon

funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

My review of The Beginning of Once Upon a Time by Kristy Dixon. Thanks to the author/publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book. 

 

This book was a blast. Imagine if all fairy tales were not only set in the same world, but spurred into action by a meddling fairy princess and her brother. I had a lot of fun guessing which fairy tale characters would show up next as the beneficiaries of these crazy schemes. 

 

 (Read the full review on my blog, https://pageswithrachel.com/review-the-beginning-of-once-upon-a-time-by-kristy-dixon/)