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The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert

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funny lighthearted 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? No

3.0

If you're reading this book, you're to see how she f**** the dragon, let's be honest with one another. I wasn't super invested in the plot but the smut was decently spicy.
The Navigating Fox by Christopher Rowe

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

4.0

Charming, whimsical, with some solid world-building managed despite its shorter length. Would be a good fit for Singing Hills readers.
Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love by Kim Fay

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

4.75

A lovely epistolary novella, not to heavy but not without depth, showing a developing friendship between two women as they exchange letters and recipes. And yes, it absolutely made me hungry! :)
Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher

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

4.0

A solid romantasy, not too spicy for those dipping their toes into the genre. Excellent world building, as ever, from the author. 
Wild Spaces by S.L. Coney

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dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I don't read a lot from the horror genre, so this was definitely outside my comfort zone, but I do feel it was very well written. I appreciate that it isn't heavy on gore or super dark, but doesn't really pull punches either. It will be for readers who are looking for a more atmospheric, esoteric read, but won't be for those looking for something with detailed description. 
Drowned Country by Emily Tesh

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adventurous dark hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Another lush, atmospheric read. The first book resonated with me a bit more for one reason or another, but both are well done and I feel could be read independently of each other without losing too much, which I feel is an excellent sign. I will definitely be looking to read more of this author.
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

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

4.25

Dark yet funny, like if two sexy Dexters were hot for each other. Be mindful of the trigger warnings; this won't be for everyone, but even though I'm not usually a gory gal I still found this delightful. And steamy. The spice is SPICY, for sure.
Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve

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adventurous 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? No

3.5

An interesting YA premise that is a good mix of adventure and dystopia. Style sometimes felt flat for me but I appreciate that most characters are given complexities, even those who are antagonists. 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars for me.
The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand by Matthew Gray Gubler

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

5.0

Weird and charming in the best way.
Shut Up You're Pretty by Téa Mutonji

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

5.0

An excellent debut of short stories that weave together to form a coming-of-age work.