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109 reviews

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

This was a lighthearted read that hinted towards bigger themes that I hope show up in the next book 

Bow Before the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl

adventurous hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.75

Not really a story for me, but I’m sure there are people out there who will really love this book. 

Sun Tzu: The Art of War by Sun Tzu

informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

It gave me some things to think about, and it was interesting to learn about different military viewpoints that seem relevant today. 

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

challenging emotional inspiring mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.25

The romance felt like there was little build up to it, but the plot kept me entertained. 

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous tense medium-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

2.25

I really can’t understand how hooking up where you can still hear the painful moans of your sick and dying troops is considered respectful or romantic. This really made me not care about Feyre’s love story, cause that was so classless. 

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

It was a slower paced book but everything is set up so well. The multiple perspectives really give insight to the fact that there really is no one “hero” in this story, which I found refreshing. 

Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

adventurous funny hopeful tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Fully enjoyed this book for the vibes and casual writing style. It still had the drama of the romcom style that made this book so hard to put down. 

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

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

5.0

I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this book so much, it’s completly worth the hype. 

His to Love by Elena H. Covens

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

This story was a lot of fun. I enjoyed growth of the characters, the banter, the found family and uniting that to the nuclear family. Also enjoyed the spicy bits. 

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

I thought I had the story figured out but I really didn’t. More on the psychological thriller side of things.