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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
The Crash by Freida McFadden
WHERE’S THE TWIST, FREIDA?!
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
WHERE’S THE TWIST, FREIDA?!
This is the third book of hers in a row that I haven’t liked. However, usually the twist makes them worth reading. This one didn’t even have that going for it.
I hated so many things about this book.
“I’m just so ridiculously fertile, sometimes I wish I wasn’t so fertile!” While talking to a woman who said she wants children but doesn’t have them?! Read the room.
And let’s talk about what she calls her child… LITTLE TUNA. what?!?!? I kept thinking of Andy from The Office calling Jim “Big Tuna”. That was the dumbest nickname I’ve ever heard. And you’re not even supposed to have tuna while you’re pregnant, so why is she eating it everyday?! Weird weird weird.
Don’t get me started on Polly. The worst. I empathize with her wanting to have a baby, but she is so clearly unfit to be a mother if she’s willing to kill a woman to get the baby. Hank shouldn’t have just threatened to call her psychiatrist- he should have driven her to the mental hospital the second he realized what she was doing.
Honestly, so many terrible decisions made by all of the characters.
The whole storyline of Simon, Jackson, and Dennis was totally pointless. This was clearly just thrown in there so the book wouldn’t be a plagiarized version of Misery by Stephen King.
This book was 100% predictable and disappointing. It was all leading up to nothing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Minor: Rape
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
mysterious
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
I really liked this! I’ve been seeing a lot of mixed reviews. A lot of people were disappointed in it, but I wasn’t. I really liked the whole premise of this one and how action packed it is.
I personally loved meeting a lot of new characters and getting introduced to new aspects of her world building. Yes, it was very confusing at times, but I just went back and reread the passages that I needed to understand. I also joined a Fable book club that was reading this and read everyone’s comments on each chapter. That really helped me understand what was going on!
I loved seeing Violet grow into a leader. She was immature at times, but I liked her a lot better in this one than in Iron Flame.
My only complaint about this book is the spice and Violet’s obsession with Xaden’s looks. We get it. He’s hot. You love looking at him and touching him and you want him so bad. But girl, you have got a whole war going on around you!! I just found that part a little irritating.
Regardless, there was so much that went on in this book and I loved it!
Oh and RIDOC!!
I liked him in the last two, but WOW did he pop off in this one.
What I want in the next book:
•multiple POVs
•more Aaric, Rhi, and Sawyer
•less spice
•more Tairn and Andarna sass
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and War
What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug use and Pedophilia
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
adventurous
dark
medium-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? Yes
5.0
This duology was phenomenal. This book, especially. The magic system in this world is unmatched and the vibes are immaculate. The characters in this series grow and change in a way that is fascinating to read. The first book was a little complicated to get into, but once I understood the magic system, I was all in. This book was a lot easier to understand because the world building was already established and I was able to just focus on the story.
I absolutely LOVED Elm and Ione’s story. I think that’s what made this book more enjoyable than the first for me. Elm was such a likable character and I was pulling for him all the way.
I also loved reading about the journey to find the Twin Alders. It was epic, scary, and thrilling!
Finally, the conclusion was everything I needed and more.
This is a series that I can see myself rereading in the future!