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128 reviews

Codename Villanelle by Luke Jennings

adventurous dark mysterious 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

Fast and sleazy. 

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

I enjoyed reading this, but it is complicated and   felt that it built anticipation well, but for not much happening. The end felt rushed and unfullfilling. 

The King's Mother by Annie Garthwaite

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

Fast paced and well told. Left me breathless, waiting for Cecilys take on the turbulent history of Richard 3rd and his brothers.

The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Some twists and turns and where is this going to moments...

The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous challenging dark funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Axe swinging sword sharpening political drama with ace characters.

Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Entertaining and thought provoking. At times silly, but with dark undertones.

Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera

dark emotional funny informative inspiring reflective

5.0

Intimate and meticulous, Frida and her art sing from the pages.

Every Move You Make by C.L. Taylor

adventurous challenging dark mysterious

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

4.0

Suspicious of all the characters throughout at various points... almost correct! Actually well written, intriguing. Obviously have to suspend disbelief about characters reactions and motivations, but the stalker angle was more intense than just a murdery one.

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.5

The mic drop sentences at the end of every chapter are amazing. Galaxy Sterns character development and background if filled out more, the Lethe world explained more fully, and the magic is bigger and in your face.