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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

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny hopeful 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

Honestly, my favorite Hazelwood book. The characters? A delight. The story? Gripping without being in your face. The romance? Sexy and swoony and so so good

The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

I'm a sucker for a good hockey romance, and Elle Kennedy is it.  Seeing the Briar U kids back in action was a delight.  The spice: immaculate.  The plot: a little fluffy but solid story beats.  Character growth: stunning.

Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 5 by CLAMP

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

As much as I love the work of CLAMP, I love the weird cozy mundanity of oni hunting and cafe shop running more. I could live in a book with that. Overall, the story continues and we learn more about the mysterious bad guys

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Better than Iron Flame, not better than Fourth Wing. Still bonkers confused on the end but loved the book overall.

Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence

challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A first classic read for me. Interesting and intricate without being super pretentious. And somehow unabashedly horny.

Sweet Valley Twins: Sneaking Out by Nicole Andelfinger, Francine Pascal

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.75

Spy x Family, Vol. 13 by Tatsuya Endo

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

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

4.0

Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert

adventurous dark funny tense 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? No

4.25

Post the dynamite ending of our last book, we find a seductive and sassy Icarus under the imprisonment of Poseidon, one of the three legacy titles in Olympus after the wall has fallen.  What's a captive to do?

I was worried about this book in terms of the plot as we get closer and close to the end, however, I shouldn't have been.  Robert continues to delight and amaze, weaving seduction, love, suspense and plot in stunning arcs.  I adored the romance between Icarus and Poseidon.  I loved seeing the Thirteen in arguing and coup-ing action.  

Overall, a stunning fantastical read.

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

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0