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582 reviews

Axes & O's by Kayla Grosse

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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

4.0

A true love triangle, full of lumber jacks and jills, all kinds of poly, and at it's core, love.

The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy

emotional funny hopeful 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

3.25

I wanted this to be better. Don’t get me wrong, it was good but it could have been so much more

The Fae Queen's Captive by Sierra Simone

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

Such a delightful novella, Sierra Simone does it again with a story about lust and love and wanting.

Strange Bedfellows by Ariel Slamet Ries

adventurous emotional slow-paced

3.0

The Captive Merman's Promise by Zoey Castile

fast-paced

3.75

Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 7 by CLAMP

adventurous fast-paced

4.0

The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy

emotional funny 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

5.0

Harley Quinn's Bud and Lou: Trouble Times Two by Ben Hed

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Such a fun middle grades take on the DC Universe. A great graphic novel, introducing animal sidekicks and plots abound

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

emotional funny lighthearted

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

3.75

I've heard really amazing thing about Borison's writing, but this one just didn't do it for me.  I found the idea pretty solid and the romance okay, but the third act breakup felt a little forced and awkward.  

Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 6 by CLAMP

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

I love the world of demon hunting and cafes, best of both for me. Love getting to see more depth the worlds and more backstory