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Twisted Pretty Things by Ariana Nash
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Reign of Darkness by Ariana Nash
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
King of the Dark by Ariana Nash
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The Broposal by Sonora Reyes
emotional
funny
sad
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
This wrecked me. I almost cries so many times. The friendship between Kenny and Han is so precious. The way they both overcame their weaknesses (or are on their way to overcome them) in order to be together is amazing. The depiction of racism in the US is sadly extremely accurate and my heart broke for Han over and over again. The scene where they get pulled over by the cops made me cry and the racist manager just made me want to scream. And obviously Jackie‘s whole character made me want to scream as well. There are a lot of heavy themes, but I will probably read this again (and again)
5*
5*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Deportation
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Transphobia
An Oath and a Promise by Adelaide Blaike
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A Shadow and a Storm by Adelaide Blaike
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This one didn’t have me hooked like the other two, but it was still very enjoyable. The hostage situation dragged a little bit, But I really liked the new characters who were introduced.
A Whisper and a Breath by Adelaide Blaike
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I stayed up until 3 am to read this, I was so invested. The plottwist at the end was so unexpected. And this book reminded me to never fall in love with side-characters.
A Knife and a Blade by Adelaide Blaike
adventurous
dark
medium-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? Yes
4.5
You take Captive Prince and you add characters who are actually lovable and some strong female characters and you get this amazing story. Absolutely loved it. Obviously it is quite dark in it’s themes, but I think it was executed well. And the plot twist at the end actually threw me.
Keep It in the Dark by Justin Arnold
adventurous
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
3.5