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Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi

dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Okay I definitely enjoyed getting an insight to Warner’s backwards way of thinking, but I’m still not loving this series. I’m going to start Unravel Me tonight in hopes that it begins to get more interesting. Oh, and Warner’s dad is absolutely the worst, just thought I would add that 

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

adventurous dark tense slow-paced

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

3.5

I finally got around to reading this series (which I’ve only heard good things about) and I am a bit disappointed. I still enjoyed the book, but I expected to be more captivated by the story and the characters. I’m hoping it’s just one of those series that takes a bit to get into. 

Also, how does one become as delusional as Aaron Warner? 

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-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

CHARLIE, CHARLIE, CHARLIEEEEE! I love this man to no end. It took me a while to get into the book because I didn't love the beginning, but man did I come to love it. I especially loved Charlie's character. At the beginning, it seems like he is going to be your typical brooding and grumpy guy, but he's actually not that at all. Don't get me wrong I always love a good grumpy guy, but I really enjoyed Charlie's character and the way that he treats Nora. 

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

adventurous emotional funny sad tense medium-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

4.0

When I first started this book I was a little skeptical because I wasn't loving the writing, but I'm glad I stuck with it. I genuinely really enjoyed this story and all the characters in it. BUT THE ENDING?! I knew it was coming and it still HURT. I need book two immediately because I am desperate to see how this story goes, especially since there are still two more books. 

Divination for Skeptics by olivieblake

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I will never be prepared to read the last book of this series, but yet I will continue to read it. This series means so much to me and I love all of the characters that Rick has created. Can’t wait to reread the Heroes of Olympus series soon!!

TheCommoner's Guide to Bedding a Royal by olivieblake

dark emotional funny reflective sad tense slow-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

The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

Another one from the series that I have forgotten the details too but god I love this one so much. The whole idea of the labyrinth has always been so fascinating to me, especially the story about Icarus. Alexa, play Icarus by Bastille.

Percy Jackson and The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan

adventurous dark emotional funny sad fast-paced

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

5.0

I don't know why but this is one of the books from the series that I always forget all the details to and then randomly halfway through the book it all comes back. Anyways, I was very excited to finally get to Nico, Bianca and all of the hunters cause I love them.

The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

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

5.0

I've lost track of how many times I've read this book but god it literally never gets old.