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301 reviews

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

3.75

Song of the Dark Wood by Sheila Masterson

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense 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

4.75

Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert

dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

4.75

I liked this one a little more than the previous one, butttttttttttt that’s probably because it deals with Poseidon, & he’s my favorite god. 

I was really rooting for Icarus. He’s written as a selfish self-serving character who only cares for himself (and his sister), but he really has layers, & I enjoyed seeing them peeled back. Seeing Poseidon in a different viewpoint (not super domineering) was also really refreshing. 

She also shouted out EPIC the Musical in her acknowledgements so I automatically added a star😂💅🏼

Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

I’m sobbing

Enchantra by Kaylie Smith

dark emotional tense 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? Yes

5.0

BOOM SHAKALAKA YES GODDDDDDD

Plot: 10/10
Vibes: off the charts

I love both Grimm sisters, but I think I especially love Vivi more. Her beautiful portrayal of digging yourself out of your own head and trusting that you have a heart worth fighting for really resonated with me. To see her accept her self worth and strengths was amazing to read. 

I’m a SUCKER for marriage of convenience and this was 😋😋😋 Rowington is a down bad man and I love to see it. Seeing both of them come into their own together was also amazing to see. 

Ignite by Rebecca Yarros

4.0

Point of Origin by Rebecca Yarros

4.0

Saltwater by Katy Hays

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

HOT DIGGITY DANG MAN!!! Once this got going, it got GOING. It was twisty enough to keep my brain guessing and whirring, and when the major plot points were revealed, they were done extremely well I felt. 

Without spoiling too much, rich people with too much money try to get away with murder (or do they?) and other adventures in Capri, Italy 🇮🇹 

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Pregnancy

Minor: Infidelity and Suicide

Under The Ice by Jaqueline Snowe

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

I was hesitant to read this one since Quentin was such a dick in the first one, and it hit me a little in my own elder sister feels, but I’m glad I pushed through. I loved that Logan is going to be a librarian (holla at ya girl), and I also love the growth Quentin went through in this book. 
All in all, I give it a solid 3.75 stars.

I’m excited to read the next one in the series once it’s out! 

No Cats in the Library by Lauren Emmons

fast-paced

5.0