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Weyward by Emilia Hart

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challenging dark slow-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? Yes

2.0

If I didn't have a Kindle Achievement to fulfill I would have DNF'd. The story centered around 3 women and the similarities surrounding their trauma and brutality. It almost felt like it romanticized isolation. The whole "only women can be witches" trope feels so old for 2023. If you like historical genre for the bad sides of history it's a good book for you. 
The Forgotten Colony by J.B. Ryder

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
I just wasn't hooked
The Supernatural Enhancements by Edgar Cantero

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

3.5

It wasn't a bad book. I enjoyed following it until the end. However it was wholly predictable and at times a little too strange. Almost for the sake of being strange and less because it made sense. 
Secondhand Charm by Julie Berry

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

4.0

A fast and fun read. Felt like true YA. 
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous dark sad tense 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

4.0

While I didn't love this story as much as I loved Fourth Wing it was a spectacular book. It has me hooked and I can't wait for the next book.
The Divorcee's Guide To Picking Up Vampires by Louisa Blake

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
I can tell already this book is going to be much too cliché for me. Very Hallmark but make it Supernatural 
Bloodless Ties by Katie Wismer

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 83%.
I was so close to finishing because I liked the first two but I couldn't take it anymore. How many times is Valerie going to pass out? Why does the book feel so cluttered? Very disappointing unfortunately. 
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

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challenging dark 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

3.0

It didn't really start hooking me until a little over midway through but it was a good read 
Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero

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

5.0

This book very fun and different. The author's first language isn't English and that shows itself subtly. However it also made for some bold and creative writing choices. I thoroughly enjoyed this book but I can definitely see how it wouldn't be for everyone. 
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
It feels like it's going to be suuuper cringey not my cup of tea.