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227 reviews

A Very Krampus Holiday by Katee Robert

fast-paced

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

3.25

Gild by Raven Kennedy

adventurous 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? N/A

4.25

A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee

adventurous fast-paced

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

2.5

Spectacular by Stephanie Garber

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

 1 - Freaking Jessica dude...
2 - This book got me out of a reading slump; I can't remember the last time a book made me giggle out loud so often as this one has!
3 - If you like Ali Hazelwood books but wish they had a few cups more spice added, take this as your sign that you NEED this book!

Barbarian's Treat by Ruby Dixon

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.5

Weyward by Emilia Hart

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

"The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet." - Adrienne Rich

So honestly... reading this book after the eventful election week we had was hard at times - because when I first started this book, I could somewhat connect to these women, but then it quickly became something I could relate to being a woman all too well. (The BIGGEST of these differences is that I married a kind and understanding man, one more like Graham. But I understand the struggles nonetheless.) 
If you are going into the journey of the Weyword women, you will find something inspiring during these times. 

The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

dark tense medium-paced

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

1.0

Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0