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Indictment by S.I. Foote

adventurous 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

Indictment was a wild, action-packed ride. The world is richly built, the stakes are high, and the tension is chef’s kiss perfection. Elemental magic, political chaos as the Council crumbles, enemies close in, and loyalties are tested. With cult leaders, betrayals, and characters pushed to their limits, this book keeps you flipping pages like your life depends on it. 🔥⚡🌊

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Incomplete by S.I. Foote

adventurous inspiring 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

An electrifying dystopian adventure with a killer concept (literally). Incomplete drops you into the floating continent of Elementōrum Patriam, where failing an elemental test means death—except for Ethan Silverspoon, who refuses to die when he’s supposed to. The world-building is chef’s kiss—a high-stakes mix of magic, politics, and rebellion. Perfect for YA readers dipping their toes into dystopian fiction, it’s fast-paced, gripping, and just the right amount of unpredictable.🚀🔥

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Witch Blood by Beth Evans

adventurous dark mysterious 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

3.0

This is for you if you like steamy, action-packed story with dark family secrets. Think of it as a paranormal romance cocktail—shake together danger, magic, and five irresistible men, and you’ve got a dangerously addictive read. 🔥🖤✨

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A Peony for Your Claws: a Paranormal Romantic Comedy by L. V. Oaks

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? Yes

5.0

This book was sweet in all the right ways—It’s got grumpy-sunshine romance, supernatural drama, and a Corgi (which honestly, seals the deal). A cozy, swoon-worthy read with just the right amount of growl. 🐾

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Kingdom of Vines and Silence: by L.N. Cole

adventurous lighthearted 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

5.0

Magic, mystery, and a touch of romance with a richly built world. If you love slow-burning fantasy with strong character dynamics...this is the book for you 🌿✨



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Reign of Cinders and Glass by Linsey Hall, Veronica Douglas

adventurous dark mysterious 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

5.0

 Oh,!!!! This one is good. I love a good retelling. The way the author put everything from the Cinderella fairytale into this story was meticulous and clever. Usually, I wouldn't say I like retellings, but when they are written well, they are the best stories ever.
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Divine Infection by Nova B. Quinn, Nova B. Quinn, Beth Dyer, MK Stephenson

mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

 Awesome story and plot. think of vampire diaries and multiply it. a steamy love triangle, morally grey villain..... vampire gods, and history...... everything is perfect in this book.... but there is a cliffhanger at the end and I cannot wait to see what is going to happen in the next book
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House of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour

adventurous emotional funny 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

5.0

 🖤 Just finished House of Raven, and I am obsessed! I cannot wait to start the next book in the series.🖤
This story is pure magic—hidden identities, the thin veil between realms, and betrayal so intense you feel it in your bones. Rivers quest for vengeance and Valeria’s fierce spirit kept me hooked from start to finish. The world-building is lush, the tension is high, and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic is absolutely electric. ✨🔥
If you’re a fan of Romantasy with a thick plot like like Bastien's arms (the guard who has exceptionally thick arms 😅; you will get it when you read it😅), and unforgettable characters, House of Raven is a must-read!
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The Illusions of Innocence by Natasha Pierce

challenging 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

 It started well but then slowed down. I got a little bit bored in between, but then everything suddenly became interesting. The last chapter threw me off. I didn't know what happened until it happened, lol. There was a massive cliffhanger 😭😭. Anyway, it was a good book. You have to read the warnings before reading it.
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Fallen Virtues by Tayla Dimov

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

5.0

 I knew I would love this book when I started reading it. It's so good. amazing plot, beautiful characters, the epic mystery of history ( that rhymes 😅), secrets...... so many secrets...... giving of major throne of glass first book vibes with castle and mysterious things happening. love the whole vine of the book. but a massive cliffhanger 😝😂😅
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