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A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

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

3.5

Definitely not my style. Maybe if I was 13 

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.5

Damn you. Damn you John Green for making me cry over a book. Why'd you have to go and do that??

Midnight Strikes by Zeba Shahnaz

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense 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? N/A

4.0

I loved the concept of this book. I'm a total sucker for time-loop/-travel, so this was an instant buy for me. The time loop was, in the beginning, a little bit repetitive, but as the book went on, it got better and more interesting. 
But. But. Anais and Leo - oh my godddddd. Their scenes together are the best part of the book. Leo is literally goals. The way that he believed Anais Every. Single. Time. Ughhhhhhh. I loved them together and separate, and I loved every single scene with them. 
If you're going to read anything from this book, read their scenes. Those are on top of the world. 

If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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? N/A

5.0

Loved this book!! I'm a sucker for time travel/time loops, and it was written so good in this book!!! 

Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

I absolutely love this book. Judy is just so funny, and her letters are so amusing, I love it. 

In Memoriam by Alice Winn

dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

It's only a 4 star simply because, while I really liked the book, and it's beautifully written, it's not something that will keep me up at night

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Gore, Xenophobia, and Grief

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black

adventurous challenging emotional informative sad 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

4.5

Cardan's backstory is so sad. I do love seeing the little tidbits of him, and what made him, him. 

God of Ruin by Rina Kent

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad 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

4.5

I really liked this book. I enjoy Landon, and I really like Mia. I also loved how Landon respected her, and also took no for an answer. We love consent. I love the nickname muse, and I do think they belong together. 

God of Wrath by Rina Kent

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I really enjoyed this book. Cecily's backstory is so sad, and I'm so glad Jeremy did what he did. 
One thing that I loved, was that Jeremy was represented as this cold-hearted villain, but then with Cecily, he's this total sweetheart. And I love that, and I especially love how Jeremy takes care of her. 
I definity think that there was some miscommunication nearing the end, which drove me up the wall, but the ending made up for it, and I love them <3 
And honestly, most of the time, it didn't feel like a dark romance. I feel like this was more tame then the first 2. 

God of Pain by Rina Kent

dark funny tense 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? N/A

4.5

Now this. Oh my fucking god. I actually ate this book up, it was fantastic. I am in love with Creigh, and I love how he actually respects Annika, and clearly loves her. I also love love Annika, because she doesn't take his bs (even if she gets into trouble for it). I also love how Creigh is a broody, silent guy, but then has such a mouth on him, it's fantastic. 
Creigh's backstory is so sad, and I'm really glad he's going to try to be better for Annika.