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481 reviews

Iron Flame (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros

The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

adventurous challenging emotional funny informative inspiring reflective tense

4.25

This was such a great read and I’m so excited to continue the series!! The characters are intriguing, the drama kept me guessing and engaged, and the history of these characters really got me. 

Learn Your Lesson by Kandi Steiner

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Every book in this series just HITS!! Will and Chloe had so much tension at the start, incredible and hilarious banter, amazing spicy scenes, and so much pure and honest love for eachother. Add to that the found family element and this book was just perfect for me. 

P.S. I'm Still Yours by Eliah Greenwood

challenging dark emotional reflective tense

4.0

I loved so much about this book! I will say there were some “twists” that felt pretty unrealistic and a little forced but if you can suspend your disbelief it is still a really enjoyable book. 

James by Percival Everett

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Wow wow wow. What a book. Highly recommend. 

The Great Beanie Baby Bubble: Mass Delusion and the Dark Side of Cute by Zac Bissonnette

3.5

This was an absolutely wild ride and not what I expected at all tbh but immensely interesting! 

Between Never and Forever by Brit Benson

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5

I’m docking the .5 off the rating only because I think it could’ve been a little shorter and been just as good; some parts did feel repetitive. But I LOVED this book. I’m a character over plot person always and the characters in this book were so good and lovable and real. The relationships were complicated and heartbreaking and passionate. I can’t wait to read more from this author. 

The Merciless Ones by Namina Forna

adventurous dark emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

5.0

I just love this series so much and I’m so mad it took me so long to read this second book! Deka is one of my favorite heroins I have ever read and all of her friends are such well fleshed out characters. The twists and turns were so intriguing and fun and shocking. 

Change on the Fly by Maren Moore

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

This was really cute but nothing to write home about. But if you want something light and silly then this is perfect. 

Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente

2.75

I liked the writing style and the concept was interesting but it’s not what I thought it would be and I just didn’t feel enough from the story.