theliterarysewist's reviews
472 reviews

Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

Haha this was so fun! Just the type of ridiculousness that would happen to me. Well the beginning… the end maybe not! 🤣

All by My Elf by Olivia Dade

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Heehee… coworkers with secret crushes working in a Penis-mobile. It was adorable! 

Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood

funny lighthearted 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? No

4.0

Cute banter. Fits for a Let It Snow type story. Gotta love a long con crush story too. 

Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

No plot. All smut. A little too much in the dominant male department for me. Sometimes there is such a thing as over the top and unnecessary words. 

The Whispering Night by Susan Dennard

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Really really enjoyed this one! Winnie is such a fun character to read from. Her inner monologue makes everything so much more dramatic and intense. There were parts that were predictable but not in a cheesy over the top way. The ending is so satisfying and I really hope we get more within this world. It has so much potential! Shadowhunter World like potential! Fingers crossed!

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

5.0

These characters were so freaking relatable! Other than the being incredibly gorgeous, but irrelevant… the way they support each other and just show up is brilliant!! I loved every moment of reading this book!

Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

dark mysterious 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

4.0

It’s a Beauty and the Beast retelling.  But with enough originality to make it unique and original. The whole cast of characters are interesting and significant to the plot. 

The September House by Carissa Orlando
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

It just wasn’t grabbing my attention. Maybe it should have been a physical book read. 

The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Mi-Ye Lee 이미예

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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? No

5.0

Oh my gosh! This was the perfect book for me right now! All of the fun and quirky characters and the concept of a store to buy your dreams, well it just healed my soul and lifted me right up! What a joy to read and the narrator was able to capture the essence of the world so beautifully. I definitely recommend this one for everyone who needs a smile. 

A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I truly love this world that Rebecca Ross has built. The depth of the lore of this community make it a character of its own. Getting to see life on the Breccan side of the island was such a good contrast to the first part. Love, empathy and understanding all around. This is my kind of cozy read but I wouldn’t call it a typical cozy read at all. It’s so much more than that.