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Glint by Raven Kennedy

adventurous dark 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

The main character is captured by the feared enemy, exchanging her gilded cage for life as a war prisoner. Her captives surprise her in more ways than one and she starts to see her captivity in a new light. 

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-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

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. I loved the world building and history of the world, and how quickly I felt immersed in it. I found Violet an interesting character and enjoyed the contrast between Dain (her long term sexy male BFF), and Xaden (the hot guy raised with every reason to hate her). The brutal training to prepare them to ride a dragon was fun to read. I loved the twist at the end that I didn’t see coming. 

Gild by Raven Kennedy

dark emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

I can see how this book could be triggering for some as the main character is the favourite in a harem/brothel. Her master is King Midas and as his favourite she’s been gold touched, the other women are called saddles. As the main character is gold, she stands out, and she’s the only one Midas does not share. The world is very patriarchal and the women are seen as sex objects. I found her an interesting character. Despite the fact she was owned by Midas she relies on him for safety and loves him. It reminded me of Stockholm syndrome. The women witness the men discussing war, and they get sold off to earn favour with armies. There is a lot of politics at play too, and who to trust. The book ends on a cliff hanger, and I was very curious about a character introduced at the end that I will NEED to read the next book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Slavery and Trafficking

Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Saving Light by Roxy Eloise

adventurous dark emotional tense 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

5.0

Wow! This was another amazing book in the series. There is even more magic in this one! 

The book starts with Aurora disconnected from her feelings. This makes her less sensitive to the feelings of Pax & Tayo, and unable to use her powers. Don’t worry, her friends stick by her despite her trying to push them away, and they help her reconnect. 

Meanwhile we get to see more of the Kamalayans and the stakes rise. Aurora starts having dreams about the first Guidal and this reveals some of the history. 

Beware, in this book Aurora suffers some hard losses. One that left me internally screaming NOOOOO at the book! 

A lot happens in this book, and I’m desperate for the next one in the series. Really hoping for the return of a certain character.

The Empowered Ones by Danielle Harrington

adventurous tense medium-paced

4.0

This was an amazing ending to the serious. I love how each book in the series focuses on a new challenge in a new society, and how Hollis overcomes this. 

Once again a ton happened. There was plenty of action, but also some really sad moments. The ending was great and it has a HEA. I’m so glad I read this series. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War

Minor: Child death

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

I always loved the movie and didn’t know it was based on a book. Once I discovered this, I borrowed the audio version from Borrowbox with my library card.

This was one of the best audio books I have ever listened to. There was a main narrator, and every character had their own voice. The story was as magical as I remember. It is a perfect modern fairy tale that will be loved for many years to come. 

The Pure Ones by Danielle Harrington

adventurous emotional 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? No

5.0

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

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? It's complicated

5.0

The book is a sport college romance set in America, and suited for 18+ readers due to the steamy scenes. 

Anastasia and Aaron are pairs for figure skating. On the ice they are flawless and destined for gold. She trains hard and has no time for a boyfriend. 

Nate is the captain of the ice hockey team. When the hockey rink is destroyed by a rival team, they have to share the ice skaters rink. This messes up everyone’s schedules making the team unpopular on the Maple Hills campus. 

The damaged rink gives Ana and Nate a rocky start, but there is an obvious attraction that makes it difficult to avoid each other. The pair have some funny banter which was a real highlight for me. Their differences bring out the best in each other. I also enjoyed their friends, especially Lola and Henry. 

Ana and Nate’s romance was fun to follow with all the ups and downs, and challenges they overcame. Best of all it had a satisfying ending with everything tied up in one book. 

Please note the intimate scenes were detailed (no mystery, a fully open door). If that’s not your thing then avoid, but if it is you’ll enjoy this. 

Five stars 🌟 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

4.0

Glass Houses by Rachel Caine

adventurous dark 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

5.0

This was a quick easy read. 

At first, I wasn’t sure I liked the writing style but I kept wanting to read it and was thinking about the story when I wasn’t reading it. The writing was easy to read. 

I liked the characters, and the house mates. Once I understood the town, I loved the world building. I enjoyed the twists and when secrets were revealed. 

By the end, I loved the novel. There is something bad that happens at the end but it’s part of a series so I’m hoping - maybe - that’s not it.