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286 reviews

The Absolute Book by Elizabeth Knox
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

Library hold expired, and I wasn't feeling it. May return later.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

fast-paced

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

2.5

A promising plot held back by extremely mediocre writing. (Sure, the plot isn't revolutionary, but not everything has to be; who doesn't love a dragon rider story... usually?) 

POC&queer characters feel like they were added to make sure the book was marketable to its intended young progressive audience and not because the author cares.

The dragons were the best part and I did like that the MC got to show others what disabled folks can do. The sex scenes weren't as bad as I expected based on the rest of the writing, but overall the characters felt stereotypical/flat and the pages of lusty eye-fucking and language like "he's so toxic" were eyeroll-inducing.

I like romance and fantasy genres but this "romantasy" did not fly for me.

If you like Sarah J Maas this will be right up your alley.

Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Terminal illness

Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Painted Devils by Margaret Owen

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

An immediate favorite. I'm so glad this book exists. ❤️

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted

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

4.5

The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

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

4.75

The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

4.0

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark mysterious 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

4.0