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21 reviews
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.5
This book was wonderful. It was filled with politics and intrigue, love and hate, and, most importantly, magic and faeries. Did this book live up to the hype? Sort of. Am I excited to read the rest of the series? Yes. The book was very well written and had some master foreshadowing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
Disney After Dark by Ridley Pearson
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.0
This was a great throwback to my childhood. I first read this book when I was in middle school (around 2011/12). It was a light and easy read that captivated me from chapter one. It has riddles and puzzles that you can eventually try to solve alongside the characters. There are references to classic Disney movies and theme park attractions. The plot twists were entertaining and not easy to solve. Overall I really enjoyed reading this one again. I plan to reread the entire updated series.
Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen by Serena Valentino
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a very interesting read that was told in the Queen’s perspective from Snow White.
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
This was an excellent novel. I love Juliette and Adam. Warner intrigues me. It was a very fast read. Magi’s style of writing is very unique.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, and Alcohol
Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a great story in the wold of the Grishaverse.
Beauty and the Blade by S.C. Grayson
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
This book was great! I can’t wait until book two releases.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Kidnapping, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
The Awakening by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I was hoping there would be more smut in this book, but it was still a good read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Torture
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Hemlock Grove by Brian McGreevy
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-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
This book exceeded my expectations. Do be mindful of trigger warnings before reading this book as there are many. I loved Peter and Roman’s relationship in this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Drug use, Gore, Self harm, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Minor: Incest and Pregnancy
The Phantom of the Opera Collection by Cavan Scott
dark
inspiring
mysterious
fast-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
4.5
The Midnight Girls by Alicia Jasinska
adventurous
dark
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 book was amazing. It was everything I hoped for and more. It took me only a few days to read (split up over a longer period of time because I have adhd and am indecisive).