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The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

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

5.0

Alice Ever After #2 by Dan Panosian, Giorgio Spalletta

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challenging dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The second installment in this comic series definitely took a darker turn. I am definitely continuing cuz I am intrigued.
Alice Ever After #1 by Dan Panosian

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

4.0

Resting Scrooge Face by Meghan Quinn

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fast-paced

3.0

https://www.youtube.com/live/exRXe3oPQw4?si=q3VYZ1UGUSAcfA3N
Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter

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

5.0

Always Watching by Julie Anne Lindsey

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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? N/A

5.0

Who was surprised that I gave this five stars.

There is a huge content warning for stocking and the effects of stalking.

I really enjoyed this though it kept you on the edge of your seat. For more in-depth thoughts watch the live stream link below. The live stream does contain spoilers.

https://www.youtube.com/live/aCxDOwfAPM4?si=GKkodsSRyiyhARIR
Gargoyles issue 1 by Weismantel Greg

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

4.0

Weyward by Emilia Hart

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book I enjoyed the three separate timelines I just wish the pacing was a little bit better. For the book being so short the pacing was off. With that being said though I did enjoy the book.


For more concise thoughts watch the live stream link below

https://www.youtube.com/live/gPvZkYqStrA?si=vzuSJGa_iZ26yIci
The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia Gray

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

4.0

Stalking Around The Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost

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emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

5.0

First I'd like to thank the publisher crooked Lane and the author Julie Anne Lindsey for an arc 

I absolutely love this whole entire series I can't wait for the next one

My book club did a discussion on this book and the YouTube link link below will take you to the discussion the discussion contains spoilers.

https://www.youtube.com/live/5Qum6PFFKMA?si=PPpq98kygxWWwQtw