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Court by Tracy Wolff

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

Icebreaker by A.L. Graziadei

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emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

3.75

Ugh this book had so much potential. I liked it but didn’t love it. It did a pretty good job at depicting aspects of mental health which I really liked. And the MMCs were very lovable. I just wished we had more of a resolution. I can see why the author wrote it the way she did. But my personal preference would have been to see the MCs (whose pov it’s told from) go through steps towards dealing with his mental health concerns. We talk a lot about it and then bam, next thing you know it’s the epilogue and we’re told he somehow made it into therapy. Like ok….but I want details. I want to know how he got to the point of making a change. But again, just my preference. I liked it. But just wanted more. 
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

I really liked this book. I can see the appeal that I was hearing about from the book community. My only issues were that at some points, it got a bit confusing but it wasn’t anything that hindered the plot or its development. I also wished there was more of the love story between the two characters. It was good but I felt like the jump from lust to love happened a bit quick for me. But besides that, it’s a bad ass book. I’m excited for the rest of the series 
Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Adiba Jaigirdar

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funny 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? It's complicated

3.5

Play Along by Liz Tomforde

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emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.5

I adore this series. The MCs in this book are probably my second favorite in this universe. I love the stories Liz Tomforde writes. They hit a lot of important life topics while also keeping you engaged in the couples journey. I couldn’t give it five stars bc I thought some of the dialogue was a bit corny for me compared to other books in her series but I really enjoyed the book overall 
Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

4.25

Oooo I love this series. I can’t wait to see how it wraps up. I’m impatiently waiting for the fourth book. The FMC keeps getting better. And the MMC is swoon worthy at every turn. He’s definitely become a favorite book bf of mine. This unique magic system keeps surprising me which I really enjoy. There’s still many questions that need answers but the author set it up well to lead into the next book. 
Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

4.25

I’m really enjoying this series. I think the magic system is pretty unique and the world building has been great. The FMC is stubborn but bad ass. And the MMC is quickly becoming a favorite book boyfriend of mine. I think there’s a bit of mystery to the book that keeps you engaged every step of the way. The FMC is definitely a different entity than this magic world is used to seeing so in excited to see how it all plays out for her in the long run. 
Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole

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

4.0

The Queen of Quintessence by Tessa Hale

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny fast-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? Yes

3.5

This series had so much potential. Overall, I liked it. But I had some issues. I thought it was too fast. Like the world was pretty cool with cool concepts but it all wrapped up super quick and I felt like it could’ve gone on for a lot longer. Also, this book specifically, the FMC was bothering me lol. Every other chapter ended with her passing out or blacking out. Like girl. Get up. I also wanted to know more about the MMCs lives prior to meeting the FMC. Another issue I had, the FMC just started getting magically good at mastering her affinities. seemed unrealistic. And the way she handled her family and interpersonal relationships seemed off to me. 

The idea for the series was good. But I wished there was more to it. 
The Last Aether by Tessa Hale

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

I really like this series. If anything, I feel like it’s moving a bit too fast. I could read about this world for five more books. I don’t like how the FMC just left her human family and friends and has barely spoken to them in place of her new world. But I can understand why it’s written the way it is. Just something that bothered me a bit. I’m looking forward to the last book to see how it wraps up.