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Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner

adventurous 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? Yes

4.0

This book was a bit of a filler book for me. I still adore the characters but felt that I preferred Godkiller. Excited for the final instalment. 

JEALOUSY MAN: Quick Reads 2024 by Jo Nesbø

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

An easy and quick read but I’m not sure I’d read more by this author. The writing style wasn’t for me and the way he writes women. 

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

emotional funny sad medium-paced

• 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

4.0

So I absolutely adored Zara, but Rowan was not for me. I know he has issues, but geez. Still didn’t mean I wasn’t a soppy mess by the end. I loved the setting. 

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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

4.5

First off check trigger warnings for this book, but also this book was so funny. Seriously dark but hilarious and the spice! Off the charts. Such a good book. 

Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates

challenging dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

4.0

This book scared me a lot more than Fix the system not the women, I found it more violent and even more shocking. I’m glad I read it but I think it will take me a while to digest it. 

Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

It was lovely to be back in the Heartstopper universe again. I feel like reading these always makes me feel like I’ve had a warm hug. Charlie and Nick are just the cutest. 

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

I think I just love Ali Hazelwood. I’m really hoping that there is a second book and this becomes a series. 
Paranormal romances are my thing now I think. Only criticism a bit rushed at the end. 

Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

This was just so good. The vibes were everything. I loved all the twists and turns. It’s a thriller with heart and also had a bit of spookiness and eeriness to it. Just read it (but check TWs if needed). 

Trust Me by T.M. Logan

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? It's complicated

4.0

I definitely preferred this thriller to the Catch. A really interesting premise with a main character you could sympathise with (even if you want to to shake them sometimes). Kept me guessing till about part way through. The narrator was really good in this one.

A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin

funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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

4.5

Well I adored this audiobook and got completely swept up in it. I loved the whole idea of it and Kitty as a character was brilliant. I cannot wait for the next book.