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378 reviews

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

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

4.0

A very adventurous and exciting read. It reminded me of a type of hunger games on mars. A very interesting world and society with twists and mysteries. Sometimes the battles lasted quite a while but I am excited to read more
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

A story about friendship and helping eachother out.The magic system and characters were quirky and fun. Want expecting to like a talking plant but he was funny. Some nice feel good moments and a few tense ones too. Such a cute ending.
The Art Collector by Katelyn Brehm

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

4.25

This was a beautifully written standalone novella. It was a different take on paranormal to my usual reads which I enjoyed especially all the art detail. A great short spicy read 
I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend by Jessica Cage

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funny lighthearted 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

3.0

A fun, spicy read, a little cringe in places but enjoyable 
My Pucking Mate: A Paranormal Hockey Romance by Izzy Elliott

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emotional lighthearted medium-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? Yes

3.5

A cute paranormal hockey romance, and a quick and fun read. Also after the cliffhanger I need to know what happens 
Weyward by Emilia Hart

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challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

This was such an interesting way to read a story, in 3 different eras, discovering the Weywards and how their history interconnected. This was an inspiring and emotional read with feminism as a core subject. The depth and growth of all the characters was so well done and I went on such a journey with them all. The audio was also a great way to read, with the two narrators voicing the different characters.
Before We Came by Sloane St. James

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

4.5

This was a cute and interesting take on a hovkdy romance, I enjoyed the brothers best friend trope and the characters had great development. The mystery about the mother was a nice aspect especially the diary entries. There was some quite quick resolution at the end but I did enjoy it
Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma

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

5.0

A dark academia setting entwined with fantasy. I loved the mysterious and dark feel of the entire book. The characters within were so complex and morally grey that I was unsure who I should be routing for. This was a very interesting take on vampires and vampire history and society. I enjoyed how there was a somewhat symbiotic relationship between the human students and the vampires. The house magic was a mysterious and ingenious way of revealing the hidden emotion and inner turmoil of the characters within the house. I was gripped by the story and there were plot twists I could not see coming. I am excited to read the next book!

I read this as an ARC from Netgalley
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-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

3.0

Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken

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adventurous emotional lighthearted tense
  • 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

3.5

I really enjoyed the concept of a modern Arthurian themed book. I enjoyed the crossover between modern world and magic. I did find the pace a little slow in the middle section. The ending was emotional and unexpected. I love a twist I don't expect! I will be reading the next book.