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Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

Reread from 2022. It's still a devastating novel. With love, laughter, sadness, and heartbreak. The plot twists are written with exceptional skill. My favourite novel in the series. 

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-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

Reread from 2022. It was even better the second time.

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

Reread from 2021. Still a favourite. 

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

Reread from 2021. I'm still impressed by the plot twists and amazing writing. 

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-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

Reread from 2021. Still stunning. 

The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced

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

5.0

Rerad from 2021. Still love it. 

Legendary by Stephanie Garber

mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.5

I enjoyed book one more than book two. The plot twists were still pretty good, but this novel felt a bit streched out. There were a few instances of things happening for no reason, just to add unnecessary plot. Some of the "secrets" weren't that well hidden. Also, the ending felt a bit rushed, considering how much the rest of the novel was streched out. 

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-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

4.5

This story sweeps you away with amazing twists and narrow escapes. It leaves you wanting for more and wishing it was longer. The writing style is easy to read and pleasing in itself. The characters are interesting, secretive, and each of their own minds. 

When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.0

It's definitely a bit more spicy than the other Bridgerton novels, but it's still quite tame. The story was enjoyable, even though it was a little sad. The tie-in with books 4 and 5 were well placed and expertly included. 

Frankenstein (Collins Classics) by Mary Shelley

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

This novel is the epitome of old gothic horror. Not ghosts, werewolves, or vampires, but human decision and cruelty. It was extremely well written, and Mary Shelley was a genius born before a time in which she would have thrived.