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Freakslaw by Jane Flett

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I devoured this book and it devoured me right back. Deliciously convoluted in all the right ways. 

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It's a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer

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i can’t in good faith rate this because it is objectively a cringe-inducing read but i LOVE it’s a wonderful life so i had a great time

(be warned the word “pupper” is used in the narrative text multiple times :/ )

Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher

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3.75

This is the only book I’ve bought new all of 2024 (love you Lex Croucher), so fair to say I went into this one with high expectations.
I was a little disappointed by the pacing/shifts in tone throughout the novel. The start is very slow and then a lot happens over few pages near the end. Regardless, the characters were loveable, the relationships (romantic and platonic both) were very sweet, and the overall atmosphere of a forest romp in the way of robin hood was well built and enjoyable. 

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Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake

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emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

Lovely little second chance christmas romance. Perfect balance of cheesy small town hallmark holiday hijinks and sincere emotion. Herring-Blake continues to cement herself as a cornerstone of contemporary sapphic romance. 

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The Last Witch in Edinburgh by Marielle Thompson

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2.0

Too heavy handed. Sounded great on paper but just didn’t work for me. 
Two is a Pattern by Emily Waters

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.0

The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson

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  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Dark, engrossing, witchy, convincing plot twists. This book made me feel the same way I used to when staying up all night to finish fantasy books as a kid. 

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Set the Record Straight by Hannah Bonam-Young

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2.0

Cozy, quick christmas wlw romance. Left me wanting more… despite the couple being childhood friends the romance felt very insta-love. The Christmas theme could have been woven through the story more. 

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Everyone I Kissed Since You Got Famous by Mae Marvel

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

i can’t believe she never got mono

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