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The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi
adventurous
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I’m in it for the long haul with this one!
First time in a while I’ve felt genuine fear for characters while reading. The atmosphere of this series is so oddly cozy and the writing style is impeccable. I’m literally about to pick up the 3rd book as we speak
First time in a while I’ve felt genuine fear for characters while reading. The atmosphere of this series is so oddly cozy and the writing style is impeccable. I’m literally about to pick up the 3rd book as we speak
If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Ya gotta love it when your binge in a day on a random Wednesday book you pick up ends up being one of very few 5 star books you’ve given this year
A great book with an even more phenomenal authors note at the end that really brings much of the intention together with the story.
I don’t think I could have put this down even if I wanted to. Engaging and gut wrenching from beginning to end
A great book with an even more phenomenal authors note at the end that really brings much of the intention together with the story.
I don’t think I could have put this down even if I wanted to. Engaging and gut wrenching from beginning to end
Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
adventurous
challenging
dark
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? No
4.0
Fun lesbian fantasy moment that very tastefully handles SA, though still very intense
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I don’t understand how it’s possibly to want to be 5 people and also want to be with 5 people simultaneously. Don’t tell my girlfriend I said that.
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
I heart middle grades that can be mysterious and semi-violent and STILL somehow make it sentimental and sweet
Fairest: A Memoir by Meredith Talusan
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
There is a lot to unpack here and respectfully, it’s a lot that I think Meredith needed to unpack with a therapist
Heat Wave by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? No
4.0
I felt like I was reading a Wattpad fanfic mixed with absurdist comedy cliches but I still had the time of my life
Mostly Harmless by Douglas Adams
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Dawg…what was that
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I love some good feminine rage
From Little Tokyo, with Love by Sarah Kuhn
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
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I know I said that I’m growing out of YA but I take it back. This was so cute.
Did I take a star off for the infamous “I love you” drop before they’ve even known each other a full 3 weeks? Yes, but, so is life.
This was fun, and heartfelt, and the ending was what my sappy little heart needed today
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I know I said that I’m growing out of YA but I take it back. This was so cute.
Did I take a star off for the infamous “I love you” drop before they’ve even known each other a full 3 weeks? Yes, but, so is life.
This was fun, and heartfelt, and the ending was what my sappy little heart needed today