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Fan Service by Rosie Danan
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
So so fun! I loved the plot and the two MCs were both loveable. As close to a contemporary romance as I'll get and I totally enjoyed it 🖤
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
A Fire in the Flesh by Jennifer L. Armentrout
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Still a good entry in the series, but JLA can tend to get repetitive and lost in characters inner worlds and thoughts. I felt that in the middle and definitely at the end of the book. Didn't really end on a strong cliffhanger - I know there's unfinished politics, but it wasn't focused on at the end here and I wish it were.
Otherwise, I enjoyed it and bawled when the final quarter of the book started.
Otherwise, I enjoyed it and bawled when the final quarter of the book started.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Loved it - gives me plated prisoner vibes a lil. Only critique is that I wish it were dual POV and I don't understand why Nyktos can't get his kardia back?
Holding On - Nykto's POV by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Love it, this is romantasy at its best. Sera is broken and strong and so good, and Nyktos is so sweet. Love the main political plotlines and baby drakken.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Mistress of Bones by Maria Z. Medina
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Things I liked: underlying plot, idea of this world
Things I didn't like: characters felt one dimensional, I couldn't get invested in them, names and characters were thrown out too quickly and got confusing (probably a me problem), and it felt really YA. Love YA usually but this felt really flat and I was disappointed.
Things I didn't like: characters felt one dimensional, I couldn't get invested in them, names and characters were thrown out too quickly and got confusing (probably a me problem), and it felt really YA. Love YA usually but this felt really flat and I was disappointed.
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
I loved the premise and the main plotline. However, the beginning was way too slow for me and too punctuated with drawn out references to movies, stars, and locations that, while interesting, made it hard to feel invested - it kind of felt indulgent.
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Another amazing read from Moreno-Garcia. The characters and timelines are each riveting (a hard thing to do - often one timeline in these types of novels is lacking) and though the reveals weren't shocking, the slow building dread was so well done.
The New England and Mexican witchcraft was so interesting and I loved how Alba and Minerva's stories overlapped and yet were so different.
dark
emotional
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
5.0
𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘵.
Another amazing read from Moreno-Garcia. The characters and timelines are each riveting (a hard thing to do - often one timeline in these types of novels is lacking) and though the reveals weren't shocking, the slow building dread was so well done.
The New England and Mexican witchcraft was so interesting and I loved how Alba and Minerva's stories overlapped and yet were so different.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Blood
Moderate: Stalking and Toxic friendship
The First Meeting by Melissa K. Roehrich
emotional
fast-paced
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Lady of Starfire by Melissa K. Roehrich
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Absolutely loved it. Love the multi POV, love the characters and their family.
Not quite a 5 star due tosome rushed storytelling - Eliza's twin flame mark and Callan's last few chapters felt super rushed. Also lots of convenient last second solutions so that no one central died.
Not quite a 5 star due to