kellylayne's reviews
466 reviews

Power Play by Avon Gale

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3.25

Empty Net by Avon Gale

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3.0

Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk

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emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A lovely, bittersweet love story. The writing was phenomenal - it can be so challenging to make a fantasy world feel real and full in the span of a novella, but Polk nailed it. Parts of it were a little too Christian-y for my personal tastes, but Polk certainly brought an interesting perspective to it.
Making Waves by Christina Lee

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lighthearted fast-paced

3.25

Lighthearted fluff that I needed at the moment
Jack of Hearts by L.C. Rosen

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emotional funny hopeful informative 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

4.75

I found this book very compelling and interesting. I loved the main characters and that the secondary characters showcased a range of ways to be queer and/or sexual. At times, I did find it a bit far fetched that someone Jacks age would have such a wide range of sexual experiences and such a well-developed, mature set of sexual ethics - but hey, maybe Im wrong about that. And even if it was far-fetched it was a great way to work in some quality, non-condescending sex education for queer teens into an older YA book. These are all topics 16 and 17 yos will hear about, even if only a few are personally engaged in them at that age.
Learning Curve by N.R. Walker

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Silly fun. 
The Bell in the Fog by Lev AC Rosen

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adventurous emotional hopeful 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

I adored this book and the way it expanded the world and characters of the first one. I also thought the book brought a unique perspective to the classic detective novel, considering how persecuted groups can find something like justice when the policing and formal justice systems do not work for them. Plus, a little Romance in the b-plot as a treat 😊
Melting by Sean Ashcroft

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

4.5

Really loves the character and world building in this novel. I was more intrigued by the world and its characters then the mystery itself, to be honest. Looking forward to reading the sequel
All The Hidden Paths by Foz Meadows

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adventurous emotional 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

4.75