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When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker

adventurous challenging slow-paced

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

2.5

I almost DNFd this book so many times. I will give it credit for making me want to see where the story went despite it being an absolute slog. Raeve was unlikeable and her whole character development went from threatening cocks every 2 seconds to thirsting for cock. Kaan was boring. There were no twists and it felt like there was barely any actual plot. Despite being over 700 pages the world building felt lacking. Basically anything that felt remotely interesting wasn't developed in favor of a cliché romantic subplot. 

Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

Very slow book. It feels very predictable. Henri feels like a throwaway love interest for the "true male lead" (especially with his disgusting seemingly out of character contraceptive remark). I hate the trope of making the boyfriend they start out with an a-hole to make the random bad guy seem like the better option. It feels lazy and boring. 

Of Monsters And Planes by Johnathon Nicolaou, Johnathon Nicolaou
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.

I couldn't get past the writing. It also felt very predictable and cliché. Not the story for me. 

A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross

adventurous 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

I love the author's writing. All her stories are beautiful and well written. I really like that her stories aren't spicy but romantic. 

A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross

adventurous 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

5.0

I can't wait to read book number 2. This story was so good and made me weep. 

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

adventurous dark 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

4.0

I really enjoyed reading this book. The author does a great job tugging at your heart strings. Elisabeth is well portayed as book smart but not quite street smart. However, she doesn't repeat her mistakes. Nathaniel is funny but feels like a copy paste male lead. All the characters have their own charms and the story was engaging. However at times it felt a little slow. 

Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

emotional hopeful slow-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

A really good story but slow at times. 

Forest of Secrets by Erin Hunter

5.0

Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.

I really wanted to love this book because I loved the Crowns of Nyaxia books. However it's very hard to get in to. I feel like I should like this book but it feels very meh to me. I really wanted to finish it but it feels like a chore to read. 

Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

adventurous challenging 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

  This book hurt my feelings. I had to put it down multiple times. I was so scared Roman was going to die the whole time   almost DNF'd.However it wasn't as good as Divine Rivals. The story also felt like it could have used another book. 
  What I really liked about the story was Ross didn't play in to "the male love interest was captured by the enemy so he has to be heinous trope". Roman was kidnapped but he didn't betray Iris or be evil toward her, just genuine bewilderment. 
  I didn't like what felt like an anti-climatic ending for all the buildup. I did like the open endedness of the ending. I wanted to five star but I just couldn't.