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Vicious by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.75
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I feel like because Rebecca had a longer time to write and finish this book, it is much better than IF.
Early on the pacing and confusing may seem off, but I feel like that is purposefully done to make reader feel the same way Violet does as it is her POV we follow the most.
I have nothing else to say except I will be rereading this, and will now (im)patiently wait for book 4.
Rebecca, what drugs did you sprinkle into this series? I am addicted. I will become venin for this series.
Early on the pacing and confusing may seem off, but I feel like that is purposefully done to make reader feel the same way Violet does as it is her POV we follow the most.
I have nothing else to say except I will be rereading this, and will now (im)patiently wait for book 4.
Rebecca, what drugs did you sprinkle into this series? I am addicted. I will become venin for this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and War
Moderate: Animal death and Abandonment
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-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? Yes
4.75
Holy shit.
Very quickly this series has become one of my favorites.
Now we wait for Onyx Storm and hope for the best for all of our characters
Very quickly this series has become one of my favorites.
Now we wait for Onyx Storm and hope for the best for all of our characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, and War
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
emotional
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
4.75
I get it. I get the craze.
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
Ch 1 - 5 || i am reading but unable to really connect with any of the characters. I think this book’s audience might be middle grade, and for that reason the voices and characters seem a little too immature to me. Will be dnf-ing this ine, as I was not really keen on knowing more about anyone. Maybe just the curse itself but other than that no characters have made a dent. I did like the scenery and the dragon.
Reign & Ruin by J.D. Evans
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
an absolute gem of a fantasy novel; first in its series
if you’re looking for a well written fantasy novel with a unique magic system and brilliant world building, pick this one up
there is political intrigue, well crafted characters, MCs that have amazing chemistry, and most of all characters you care for and root for
if you’re looking for a well written fantasy novel with a unique magic system and brilliant world building, pick this one up
there is political intrigue, well crafted characters, MCs that have amazing chemistry, and most of all characters you care for and root for
My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine
emotional
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
While the twists weren’t exactly unpredictable, the plot and the characters kept me wanting more.
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
adventurous
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? Yes
4.5
Alone with You in the Ether: A Love Story by Olivie Blake
dark
emotional
sad
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
5.0
This was an absolute delight to read.
From the moment Regan and Aldo were introduced, I was hooked.
Their love story, while not ordinary or normal in any way, was unique yet somehow a love story that everyone has experienced.
They were two extremely flawed human beings, who meet and fall in love. Their lives don’t change just cause they fell in love, and neither does their mental health issues go away.
They both need a fixing, but neither is there to fix the other.
It was beautiful, rare, extravagant and enchanting.
From the moment Regan and Aldo were introduced, I was hooked.
Their love story, while not ordinary or normal in any way, was unique yet somehow a love story that everyone has experienced.
They were two extremely flawed human beings, who meet and fall in love. Their lives don’t change just cause they fell in love, and neither does their mental health issues go away.
They both need a fixing, but neither is there to fix the other.
It was beautiful, rare, extravagant and enchanting.