that_awkwardpart's reviews
74 reviews

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I haven't read anything similar before. And I'm in awe. Everything came through beautifully in the end. I can wait to read the next book. 

This book is about a  young girl, that has been in prison for the last 10 years. She is the prison healer, but keeps mostly to herself and stays out of trouble. 

A must read. In my opinion. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Murder, Slavery, Self harm, Death of parent, Grief, Gore, Mass/school shootings, Medical content, Child abuse, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Rape, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Medical trauma, Torture, Blood, Sexual assault, and Death

Moderate: Bullying, Murder, Medical content, Police brutality, Self harm, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Torture, Violence, War, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Addiction, Death, Sexual violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Rape, and Sexual assault

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loved it. 
It has a unique magical system, it's a captivating story with a lot of twists and turns. I loved it all and can't wait to read more. 

Second Rite by Geneva Lee Albin, Geneva Lee

adventurous

3.25

It's in my opinion better than the first book. It has more story and depth to it. There is more spice and heartbreak. 

Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee Albin, Geneva Lee

3.0

It entertains. 
It's not the best writing. It's not a very new concept. There is a little spice. 

It's okay 

The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.5

I listened to the audio book. It was entertaining. 
The story was something that I haven't read before, it was a nice way to show a unique magical system. 

When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker

adventurous emotional funny

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Absolutely beautiful story. I'm in love with the world full of different people and living conditions. Such a unique magical system. And the dragons ♥️. 
This was exactly what I needed. I got lost in the story and this beautiful world. I fell in love with these characters and my heart broke over and over . 
I can't wait to see where the story will lead us . It's definitely a must read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Blood, Animal death, Cannibalism, Murder, Torture, War, Animal cruelty, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, and Misogyny

The Blood Kingdom by Kate Cunningham

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed this book. 
It has vampires, secrets and mysteries.  I can't wait for the second book, and would definitely recommend it. 

Court of Serpents and Secrets by Eliza Raine

adventurous emotional medium-paced

3.75

I love the summery of the first three books at the beginning of the fourth book. I'm really bad at remembering what happened in previous books. I liked that very much. 
It's a solid end for a good story, I was entertained. 
I really liked the world everything played in and the unique magical system. And I'm a sucker for shadow daddies.... 

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

It's the perfect book to read in a book club or with friends. It's such an interesting plot and idea. It leaves lots of themes to be discussed. 
Not my usual read , but I enjoyed it nonetheless. 

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

At first it was hard for me to get into this world. It was different from what I was expecting, not bad but different.
I really liked the love story and the way the letters are incorporated in to the story. I also enjoyed the side characters they felt so multidimensional. 
The story made me sob really bad in the end and giggle in the beginning, emotional  rollercoaster but in the best way. 
It was something new and fresh with a solid new idea.