sugaplumfairy28's reviews
146 reviews

Speak Easy by E.S. Barrison

hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.0

Such a light-hearted read. Nanette and Ryon are such a cute couple. Stories and magic are forbidden and a rebellion trying to happen. Fast paced and a little rushed in places but other times medium paced. Would of loved more from it but found such a cute read. 

The House Guest by Mark Edwards

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0

This book is from 2 pov's, Ruth + Adam however mainly from Adam's. I found the story confusing & I couldn't quite understand how it all came about. Some parts were gripping but there wasn't anything that wowed me. It was a good read.

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

dark emotional tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Wow, what a book. Kept me gripped from start, middle and end. Alot of suspense and thrilling. What Chaimaka and Devon are put through no one should be subjected to. Racism is at the fore front of this bookand it is eye opening. An amazing read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Racism

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

I did struggle with the book & couldn't read it for long spans however I did enjoy it. The world building was detailed and the characters were all diversed. There is a part in the beginning that could make you uncomfortable so TW before you read this. Lan & Zen are people with the world against them such a young age who have both taken different paths. Full of magic. Demon Gods. Enjoyable read

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner

adventurous dark mysterious 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

I will read anything with God's in it. This did not disappoint. The 3 main characters are amazing & so diverse. Kissen is a badass bisexual who is a godkiller. Elo is an ex knight with a burden that he wants to repent for. Inara is a child who has been hidden from the world. Skedi is the 4th main character but is a god. A lot of action/adventure. Alot of twists & turns which grip you. There is some world building but not much it is mainly character & plot driven. Ends on a cliffhanger.There is one spicy scene. Amazing read loved it. < /spoiler>

Death by Halloween by David Warkentin

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

A quick & easy read. Many storylines that can be taken. I read 2 storylines and both different, I could have carried on reading & pick different storylines but I wanted to leave it have it has something to go to every halloween to have something has a quick fun read. Fun of adventure, fantasy and something for adults.

Fairy Tale by Stephen King

adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious tense slow-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? No

3.0

This is my first Stephen king novel and I had high hopes for it unfortunately it wasn't for me. I just couldn't get into the book. I foundit going into way too much detail for me and somethings I found
irrelevant. The characters were good and the world building was amazing. I found the story interesting & I wanted to know what happened but it didn't grip me. It is a good book just not my vibe.

Flame Touched by Elura Coren

adventurous emotional mysterious 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? No

5.0

I just couldn't put this down. I found the story captivating. You had 2 POVS which was nice to have. Aliens and spice need I say more. 

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

adventurous emotional funny inspiring sad 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

I was a little worried about reading this due to all the hype and I did it has a buddy read. To begin with I was a little unsure if I would like it has it has a depressive start and I didn't really want to read anything like that but I pushed forward as I was only 25 pages in and I am glad I did. It makes you look at life differently. The choices you make, the regrets you have and wish you could change. But it makes you realise you have one life and got to live. Very eye opening. Beautiful book. Quick and easy read.

The Girl Who Lived Twice by David Lagercrantz

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I did find this one far more interesting than the others. The pace was alot better except towards the end where I felt it slow and I was finding myself struggling to finish it. Another story is thrown into the mix which is somehow linked with Lisabeth but seems a little bit weird. Lisbeth is back to her bad a** self which is great to read however Mikael becomes the vunlerable one and does get a little dicey towards the end. However out of all the books this is the only one Mikael doesn't get a story out of it which felt a little weird. A good ending to the series it does tie things up.