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124 reviews

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous dark sad tense fast-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

While I didn't love this story as much as I loved Fourth Wing it was a spectacular book. It has me hooked and I can't wait for the next book.

The Divorcee's Guide To Picking Up Vampires by Louisa Blake
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

I can tell already this book is going to be much too cliché for me. Very Hallmark but make it Supernatural 

Bloodless Ties by Katie Wismer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 83%.

I was so close to finishing because I liked the first two but I couldn't take it anymore. How many times is Valerie going to pass out? Why does the book feel so cluttered? Very disappointing unfortunately. 

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

challenging dark medium-paced

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

3.0

It didn't really start hooking me until a little over midway through but it was a good read 

Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero

challenging dark

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

5.0

This book very fun and different. The author's first language isn't English and that shows itself subtly. However it also made for some bold and creative writing choices. I thoroughly enjoyed this book but I can definitely see how it wouldn't be for everyone. 

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.

It feels like it's going to be suuuper cringey not my cup of tea. 

Wicked Souls by Katie Wismer

dark fast-paced

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

3.0

It's not a bad story. It does feel rushed though. The whole thing with Connor in general felt rushed and weird. The smut was CRINGE. And I feel like it wasn't a good fit in this book. Maybe in the third book it would have felt more natural. The story isn't bad I just think the pacing needs improvement 

Leaves May Fall by Carissa Hardcastle
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.

I think my big problem was this was marketed to seem like a more aro/ace story. But that was NOT the case. She just wasn't in to her male bestie. The story felt very hard to get in to. 

The Marionettes by Katie Wismer

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

3.0

It's not a bad book. It is however an incredibly rushed one. However it is compelling enough that I intend to read the sequel

Of Stars and Tides by Locklyn Blake
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.

I REALLY wanted to like this book. On paper it checked all my boxes. However, it was marketed as an adult Percy Jackson but it read like a YA. The characters are all in their 20's but they felt like early teenagers. At this point if there was a spicy scene I would have gagged 🤢