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102 reviews

Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I’m not normally a fantasy reader, but Kerri never really gets too deep into the minutiae of the lore and focuses on the “human” aspects of her characters and the plot. It was a little slow in some places but overall I enjoyed it!

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

A Whole New World by Liz Braswell

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? N/A

3.75

Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

hopeful inspiring reflective 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

This was so sweet and genuine, I loved it 💜

Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Muñoz

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I really enjoyed it, but the end felt a bit rushed. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Murder

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

Not very engaging, starts too slow for my liking. 

Those Kids from Fawn Creek by Erin Entrada Kelly

emotional inspiring reflective 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? N/A

3.0

A sweet slice of life read where a small community grows and learns when a new, vibrant student comes through town. 

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King

inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.0