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370 reviews

The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

medium-paced

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

3.75

The plot for this book was actually really interesting, but the romance was just not good. I’m not sure how I feel about any of the characters. I like some of them, but then they do something thing that makes me dislike them again. The ending was interesting, but seems a bit odd and I’m not sure whether I agree with it. 

You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

emotional sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

This was a really good (and sad) book. I was on the brink of tears the entire time I read this book. I was glad we got to see Julie’s growth, but also her connection with Sam. 

The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan

adventurous medium-paced

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

5.0

This book was really interesting. I loves the plot of awakening Ra, and I’m curious to see what will happen in the future. 

I can’t wait to see what will happen with Walt and asphpis. I really like Carter and Sadie’s relationship. I honestly don’t know if I want Sadie with either guy. 

Insurgent by Veronica Roth

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

This book was even better than the last. 

the angst in this book was so sad, but it was so well written. I felt like Tris was completely valid in many parts, because Tobias was just not listening to her. But I also understood his point of view and that Tris wasn’t listening to him. The deleted break up scene was so sad, and I’m glad it was removed because I don’t think I would be able to read it. The plot was really interesting with the book, and now that Jeanine is dead I’m curious to see what’s going to happen. I’m glad in the next book we get Tobias pov because I would live to see what he is thinking all the time. So much will happen in the next book, and I can’t wait.

These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi

adventurous 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? It's complicated

5.0

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK. The first one was a bit slow, but this book really brought it. 

i went into this book fully committed to team kamran, but honestly now I’m not so sure. I really like him but Cyrus, i mean. I did not like him for like half the book, but he grew on me FAST. The whole meadow scene, and while he was unconscious it was just adorable. But it got sad fast, and I don’t know if they’ll ever be together. I honestly don’t know which one I want her with. I’m really excited for the next book when aliezeh takes the throne, and kamran comes back. I would love to know more about Cyrus and his deal with hen devil and why he killed his dad. 

The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan

5.0

It was interesting, although I was disappointed we didn’t get to see much of Annabeth, but I did like seeing more of Thalia and her growth. It was sad when Zoe and Bianca died, and I felt bad for Nico. Overall though I think this was a pretty good book.

Edit: this first review is so stupid. This book is so good. And it’s a great turning point for the series. I live all the characters and the only thing that could have made it better was more of Annabeth. 

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

adventurous 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? It's complicated

5.0

I LOVED THIS BOOK, IT WAS SO PERFECT. 

The entire time I was reading this book, I was trying to figure out who the murderer was, and I would have never expected it to be Jake, or simon, but it makes a lot of sense and really fits with what happened in the rest of the book. At first, I thought that there wasn’t enough excitement in the revelation (like an idiot I forgot that everything changes in the last few chapters), but then that last chapter was perfect. I loved addy becoming this badass character, but I wish we got to see more of browyn, and her figuring it out (I still really loved kris tho). I loved nate and browyn and I hated that they broke up and are now in this weird zone, so I hope their relationship improves. Anyways I really loved this book and I can’t wait to read the next one. 

The Whispering Skull by Jonathan Stroud

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This book was really interesting. 

THE ENDING OMG. I definitely suspected that one of his families members was inside the room, but I did not expect that it would be his sister. I’m really curious to see what the story is behind that (also pretty sure she’s a ghost because of the iron but who knows). I can’t wait to see how Lucy and George will react to this. The plot of this book was really interesting and I loved the plot twists. 

For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds by Rick Riordan

informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

Tithe by Holly Black

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

This book was really interesting. I liked reading about Kaye’s story, although the politics of the fae are still pretty confusing. I still really liked this book and it was interesting and sad.