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Ash by Malinda Lo

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
It skipped too much for me between the real Cinderella and the whole fairy think. I couldn't wrap my head around it and did not enjoy the book at all. 

Ash was not a likable character for me.
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Unwritable by Lotte van den Noort

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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? No

4.0

Yes! De un-serie van Lotte vind ik zo ontzettend tof! Ook dit boek heeft weer geleverd en wat een mooi einde!
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Het Spiegelcircus by Suzanne Martin

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adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Goeie worldbuilding, romance had een betere opbouw mogen hebben. Verder mocht het boek dikker zijn om de magie uit te leggen. 

Leest goed weg (fastpaced) dus zeker een aanrader.
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The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

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

4.5

Loved the plottwists
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A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

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dark emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I tried very hard to enjoy the book. But it was quite confusing. The relations, build between the characters, did not feel real at all. It all felt quite flat.

I also got a six of crows vibe, which doesn't have to be bad at all, but I would've loved less of that. And I wanted to read more about the tearoom turning in a vampire place. I've got a feeling it was just such a small fraction while adverts and stores said otherwise.
Geknipt voor elkaar by Mienke Fijen

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funny lighthearted relaxing sad fast-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

Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor

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adventurous dark 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? No

5.0

Fire & Fate by Serena Valentino

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

2.5

I was really disappointed. Love Hades and Serena did get the humor right. But it felt so chaotic. A load of repeating (especially in the beginning) and not telling more..about Hades.
I think there was a whole oppertunity not used. The ending also felt so rushed.

The role of Circe is superconfusing too. Her role and character changed quite a lot through the books..having her as a goddess too was a bit too much.
Never Never by Serena Valentino

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adventurous dark sad tense fast-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

I had not anticipated on giving a high score because of the previous few. But really liked the fast paced character building. 
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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? No

4.5

Loved the writing style of Laini. But there were so many names I sometimes couldn't keep up. Hence the 4,5 instead of 5 stars. Also I didn't think Sparrow, Ruby and Feral had much role maybe in part 2 they do, but for now they just seemed...there?
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