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103 reviews
Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
I love the overall arc of this book, and the further insight we gained into the cast of characters. There were some really nice tense and emotional moments
The only drawbacks I have is that it feels like a lot of this book is building for the finale - while that bodes well for book four and I’m super excited for it, it made the core of this book just a touch slower than the pace that I look for in a book, but the ending was pretty frantic
Overall a great book and a solid continuation of the series
The only drawbacks I have is that it feels like a lot of this book is building for the finale - while that bodes well for book four and I’m super excited for it, it made the core of this book just a touch slower than the pace that I look for in a book, but the ending was pretty frantic
Overall a great book and a solid continuation of the series
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
Such a beautiful book! The writing was so skilful and lyrical and the characters were amazingly detailed. The execution of writing across time periods was also done so well. This has definitely secured Schwab as one of my top authors
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.75
So so so good! Amazing follow up to the first book with incredible character development. I loved getting a multi POV, as well as more involvement from the parents’ generation. Really cool and complex and the writing was astonishing. Highly recommend
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
Such a beautiful book, so glad I got a physical copy! The illustrations are amazing and are used in a really ingenious way to deal with difficult subject matter.
I wish it was longer as this is mostly exposition and I blew through it so quickly, will have to pick up vol. 2!
I wish it was longer as this is mostly exposition and I blew through it so quickly, will have to pick up vol. 2!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Rape
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Neon Gods by Katee Robert
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
I mean it’s a Greek-myth-inspired urban setting with smut soooo pretty much can’t go wrong
I definitely think there was scope to flesh out the side characters and the setting more, but at the same time the story and primary relationship are super enjoyable, with great chemistry and character development
I definitely think there was scope to flesh out the side characters and the setting more, but at the same time the story and primary relationship are super enjoyable, with great chemistry and character development
Hooked by Emily McIntire
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I was really impressed by the storytelling in this book - the writing style combined with all the links to the original story was so well executed. It took me a few chapters to get into the book, but once it had me I was hooked 😉
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Torture, Blood, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Car accident, Drug use, Medical content, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
This book has amazing world building and the cast of characters are all extremely well depicted, both complex and clearly motivated
On the whole the content of the book, despite the war-setting, is pretty digestible, but when it’s graphic it’s GRAPHIC so ready the trigger warnings, especially for later in the book, and look after yourself!
On the whole the content of the book, despite the war-setting, is pretty digestible, but when it’s graphic it’s GRAPHIC so ready the trigger warnings, especially for later in the book, and look after yourself!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, War, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, Genocide, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, Murder, Racism, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Medical content, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Colonisation, Confinement, and Domestic abuse
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
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
4.0
Honestly probably my favourite out of the first four ToG books. I loved the way the novellas were all exceptionally solid and engaging stories on their own, but also built off one another really well, and I loved the insight into the people who shaped Celaena before ToG
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
Welp
Amazing follow up to CC1, I laughed, I cried, I need the third book
Only reason it’s not a five is that I found it often fell into a tell rather than show pattern, but heck even those monologues were good
And the evening, just, gah- I died
Amazing follow up to CC1, I laughed, I cried, I need the third book
Only reason it’s not a five is that I found it often fell into a tell rather than show pattern, but heck even those monologues were good
And the evening, just, gah- I died
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
A lovely soft romance with just the right amount of fluff. The end was a bit quick but the rest of the story was well paced and easy to get into. It was really nice having an autistic FMC who was well fleshed out and interesting, and I loved the way her character developed