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30 reviews

Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.

The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

The Never-Ending End of the World by Ann Christy

adventurous emotional slow-paced

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

3.5

A Clan of Wolves by Emma Steinbrecher

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Started this audiobook because I needed something to listen to while I got things done, however found myself so quickly drawn in to the fascinating plot and warm characters. 
There were definitely times the main character made choices that drove me crazy,  but on a much deeper level, found I actually appreciated the “humanity” and realism of it. Seems strange to say about a fantasy novel, but I look forward to the next book and hearing how the MC grows. 
Were there bits that were predictable? Yes, but most books are and this one was well written. An absolute delight as a debut novel by Steinbrecher and found myself more caught off guard than figuring out what was to come. 

And the narrator was absolutely tremendous. Well done! 

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

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? No

5.0

Her Villains by Jade Presley

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.0

Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

I loved the topics discussed in the book are ones I feel many people fear going near. I absolutely loved the depth and tenacity the author took to create a story now beloved by many.
When I was little and watching movies, every time the villain would do something heinous, I would turn to my mom and say, "Wow, I cannot stand them." And in return, she would say, "You aren't supposed to." THAT perfectly describes our main character Evelyn Hugo. The main character IS the villain (not a spoiler) who continuously makes awful decisions. I wanted to dislike the book so much because of the main character but I could not because it was SO WELL WRITTEN. There were very strong feelings the author stirred up in me and that is exactly what books are intended to do in my opinion.