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Faebound by Saara El-Arifi

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

 I can honestly say that this book will be in my top books of 2024. I loved every second of it. The world-building alone was amazing, and I truly felt immersed in the atmosphere of this book. I couldn't put it down. Yeeran is strong-headed, passionate, and loyal. Lettle is what I would consider a classic little sister. She loves to educate herself and is extremely curious and although she is small and has what others would consider weaknesses, she is the strongest person in this book and fights for those she loves. Don't even get me started on Rayan! He might just be a top contender for the book Boyfriend of the Year. He’s a strong, stoic, beautiful man who protects the woman he loves while still letting her be independent and herself. Protectiveness in romance often becomes possessive but it is done perfectly in this book, and I might just be in love. I cannot end my review before talking about Furi she is a character that you love to hate and hate to love, and I love her. Every single character in this book was given so much thought and I love them so much. Please whatever you do in 2024 let at least one of those things be reading this book. It is a masterpiece starting from the worldbuilding to the characters and the romance, OH MY GOSH THE ROMANCE! Saara El-Arifi is an incredible author, and I am just in Awe. 
Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

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mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.0