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Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
Carissa’s writing is just so immersive, and I happily lost myself in this world of magic, slavery and learning how to break free.
Tisaanah is a wonderful main character, she’s complex, broken, strong and both fearful and fearless. I absolutely love the fact she’s still learning the language, so her broken speak is often featured. Her being gently corrected by Max, and hearing her accent in his POVs is such a nice touch.
Tisaanah is a wonderful main character, she’s complex, broken, strong and both fearful and fearless. I absolutely love the fact she’s still learning the language, so her broken speak is often featured. Her being gently corrected by Max, and hearing her accent in his POVs is such a nice touch.
Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
I was absolutely positive that I was done with Young Adult books, but this seems to have thrown a spanner in the works!
Such an imaginative world, I love the idea that it’s hinted to be a dystopian future of our world right now, clearly based in Greece and with amazing hints to other countries and their ancient belief systems.
The story, although its basis is just a murder mystery, takes some wonderful twists and turns which keeps you engaged and enthralled.
Such an imaginative world, I love the idea that it’s hinted to be a dystopian future of our world right now, clearly based in Greece and with amazing hints to other countries and their ancient belief systems.
The story, although its basis is just a murder mystery, takes some wonderful twists and turns which keeps you engaged and enthralled.
The Ever King by LJ Andrews
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.0
I’m not sure what it was that bothered me with this book, but there was something that just didn’t click.
I wasn’t invested, I couldn’t care less about the side characters (I felt I wasn’t introduced to them properly to care), and I could barely tell you any of their names.
The FMC and MMC really seemed to go from hate to love in a couple of pages and there just wasn’t enough spark! This could have been a really great, dark slow burn romance. Erik had the potential to be dark, broody and the biggest walking red flag imaginable and I’d have ATE it up, but unfortunately the author didn’t choose this route.
I wasn’t invested, I couldn’t care less about the side characters (I felt I wasn’t introduced to them properly to care), and I could barely tell you any of their names.
The FMC and MMC really seemed to go from hate to love in a couple of pages and there just wasn’t enough spark! This could have been a really great, dark slow burn romance. Erik had the potential to be dark, broody and the biggest walking red flag imaginable and I’d have ATE it up, but unfortunately the author didn’t choose this route.
Bespelled by Laura Thalassa
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Memnon grovels on his knees, like he SHOULD, and it is fantastic.
This book seems more frantic, more intense and more high risk than the first one. We have a lot more at stake and more horrific goings on, which obviously Selene finds herself in the middle of.
It wasn’t until right at the end I realised that this isn’t a duology and that Laura ends, once again, on one hell of a cliffhanger!! I cannot believe we have to wait to 2025 for the next one?!
This book seems more frantic, more intense and more high risk than the first one. We have a lot more at stake and more horrific goings on, which obviously Selene finds herself in the middle of.
It wasn’t until right at the end I realised that this isn’t a duology and that Laura ends, once again, on one hell of a cliffhanger!! I cannot believe we have to wait to 2025 for the next one?!
Bewitched by Laura Thalassa
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
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
Such a fun concept for a book! Every time Selene uses her magic, she loses a memory. This had led to a chaotic and stressful life where everything she needs is written down and categorised.
And if this wasn’t complicated enough, she’s accidentally opened up a cursed tomb over 2 millennia old whilst finding her panther familiar.
Selene is an excellent FMC, she’s hilarious, self deprecating in the best way and tries to not let her rather rubbish situations affect the fact she’s finally got into a school she’s dreamed of!
The end is a rollercoaster of emotions and cliffhangers and I’m very much looking forward to seeing Selene’s journey continue in book 2!
And if this wasn’t complicated enough, she’s accidentally opened up a cursed tomb over 2 millennia old whilst finding her panther familiar.
Selene is an excellent FMC, she’s hilarious, self deprecating in the best way and tries to not let her rather rubbish situations affect the fact she’s finally got into a school she’s dreamed of!
The end is a rollercoaster of emotions and cliffhangers and I’m very much looking forward to seeing Selene’s journey continue in book 2!
The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.0
What a strong sequel! Definitely no second book syndrome here.
Kiva is pretty much thrown from the frying pan and into the fire, she’s managed to escape prison…but is torn between choosing her family or love. The angst and stress Kiva feels really comes on strong whilst reading, particularly in those last few chapters!! And what a cliffhanger it is!
Kiva is pretty much thrown from the frying pan and into the fire, she’s managed to escape prison…but is torn between choosing her family or love. The angst and stress Kiva feels really comes on strong whilst reading, particularly in those last few chapters!! And what a cliffhanger it is!
A Court This Cruel and Lovely by Stacia Stark
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
This is a really excellent example of enemies to lovers in a fantasy world.
I really loved the whole premise, there was a lot of investment in the build up, the magic, the political aspect and each character - which, although can be heavy to get through, in this instance absolutely pays off.
The plot twist at the end was inevitable, and easily guessed. However, in no way did this affect how I enjoyable the story was and how well written it is overall.
I really loved the whole premise, there was a lot of investment in the build up, the magic, the political aspect and each character - which, although can be heavy to get through, in this instance absolutely pays off.
The plot twist at the end was inevitable, and easily guessed. However, in no way did this affect how I enjoyable the story was and how well written it is overall.
The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
I love a fantasy story with a plot twist and this gives it in DROVES.
Such a different setting to my usual fantasy reads, with a really intriguing magic system and political setup. This was fast paced and frantic in places, with excellent character introductions and writing. I enjoy how we discovered secrets alongside the FMC, and then some!
Such a different setting to my usual fantasy reads, with a really intriguing magic system and political setup. This was fast paced and frantic in places, with excellent character introductions and writing. I enjoy how we discovered secrets alongside the FMC, and then some!
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
I am just a girly, thoroughly in her Dark Romance era and loving it.
This is one that toes the line from dark to extremely dark, so check those warnings! Once the story kicks in it was addictive and I struggled to put it down.
Ryat is a book boyf you probably would avoid in RL, but whew in this he’s a dream. Get you a man who respects your fantasies, doesn’t judge and lets you live them out!
This is one that toes the line from dark to extremely dark, so check those warnings! Once the story kicks in it was addictive and I struggled to put it down.
Ryat is a book boyf you probably would avoid in RL, but whew in this he’s a dream. Get you a man who respects your fantasies, doesn’t judge and lets you live them out!
King of Libertines by Pam Godwin
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
A short but cute novella giving us insights into Bennet and Priest.
Let’s be honest girl, we all would’ve caved too and probably much, much sooner than you did.
Let’s be honest girl, we all would’ve caved too and probably much, much sooner than you did.