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The Maid by Nita Prose

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

5.0

I loved so many different parts to this. I absolutely recommend this as an audiobook though. I could see reading this being difficult considering Molly’s monologue is very very proper grammar, and it’s somewhat different from what we’re used to seeing in books these days. I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but I believe Molly is an autistic woman. I don’t think I’ve read many books where we have a character like her. Throughout this book I felt very frustrated with some  characters because of how they acted towards Molly. Personally if I catch on to someone being different, I try to emphasize with them instead of being rude or thinking they’re dumb. So people making fun of her was definitely a turn off, although I think that was entirely the point. Overall I lived that Nita wrote Molly the way she did for especially considering this is a mystery. I absolutely loved the ending. Couldn’t recommend this more.
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A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I read another retelling of Hades & Persephone and as much as I love the story, I’m not sure if it was the writing that lacked or the narrator. I can’t be sure. But I found myself skimming a lot and that was disappointing considering I love retellings.
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Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this in two sittings. I couldn’t put this down. The writing was wonderful and easy to read. Honestly i might be the 2% that didn’t see the plot twist in chapter 44 coming, but god, I GASPED. 
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House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous emotional funny tense slow-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? It's complicated

3.5

Honestly I had the same problem I had with the first two books, they are so long, there’s so much info dumping. I absolutely HATED the multiple POVs mid chapter. That sh!t was so confusing. It’s an alright way to wrap up the series but honestly I pray ACOTAR doesn’t fall flat like this.
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House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous emotional tense 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? No

4.0

Is it possible to love 30% of a book so much it’s a 4 star even though I skimmed the other 70%?
I got Holmes vibes from Bryce always playing detective, not sure if I love it or hate it.
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A Fire in the Flesh by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

BOY do I love this series so much. I started reading this because of B&A, but I absolutely love f&f so much more. the characters are so much more enjoyable than the ones in B&A. I always feel like a detective reading these books because I'm always trying to guess the twists.
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Final Offer by Lauren Asher

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved Cal so much in the previous books of this series, I can't stress enough how much more I loved him after this book. I loved seeing his problems and how he was held accountable for his bs. 
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House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

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

4.0

I didn't particularly like the characters until like 80% of the book. I always have a hard time getting into SJM's characters but her writing is so easy to read that I don't realize I'm almost done reading the book when I finally start liking them. (still a Feyre hater ngl)
its not a quick read considering its a 800 page book, BUT the audiobook for this absolutely SLAPS. honestly thats probably the only reason this isn't a 3 star.
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Fated Throne by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

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dark emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I want to finish this series just becuase I'm already at book #6. Sadly, the writing has finally caught up with me and I call quits. This book was published in 2020, there's no reason I should feel like I'm reading a 2010 Wattled fanfic.
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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

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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? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 wasn’t prepared to be hooked. Honestly, the writing style is very digestible. I read this in 25 hours. I typically read really slow and this one was just 😙🤌🏻
At first, I got a lot of vibes that this was going to be like YOU. And although it was kind of stalker-ish, I’m so glad I continued reading and finished the book. I think it’s easily my favorite of this year.