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These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Lovedddd itttttt! I love a love triangle, especially when there's a tortured shadow daddy - I found alot of plot points kind of predictable, but it didn't make them any less fun! Can't wait to see what happens next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
Bitter Is the Heart by Mina Hardy
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A well-paced tale that follows a mother-daughter relationship; what is expected of them, their reality, and the generational trauma that can accompany them. I found the main character Tamar interesting and loved the slow decline into horror.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Blood, and Murder
HOFAS: Bryce, Nesta & Azriel (Bonus Scene) by Sarah J. Maas
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HOFAS: Ember & Randall (Bonus Scene) by Sarah J. Maas
emotional
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
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Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
emotional
sad
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? No
3.75
I went into this one a big fan of the author's other works - and I did really love this story. This biggest thing that stopped this one from being 5 stars for me was the romantic plot - i just wasn't feeling it. It's probably a me thing! But the world, MCs, and plot are killer, and I'm excited to read the rest of the series and see where it goes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Trafficking, and War
Moderate: Rape
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A perfect YA fantasy! I loved all the MCs and the world is well built. Good romantic tropes - 'who hurt you', concealed identity, forced proximity, injury.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Loved the storyline - it was definitely an info-dump of a book though. I liked the many POVs but it did sometimes get disorienting. Otherwise it was enj yable and what I expected!
My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A cute supernatural rom-com! I enjoyed the MMC but I did find the MFC harder to empathize with - she just rubbed me the wrong way I suppose. That said, I did still enjoy it and would recommend as a lighthearted read!
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read this one in a day - I couldn't put it down. Annie's development and growth is riveting - as she grows and questions her existence, she has more and more emotions that conflict with her coding. I found her so well written and will be thinking about this one for awhile!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkens
Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.
I just couldn't get into it - Pen's character was a bit too 'woe is me' for me to connect with and the repetitive writing about motivations felt like I was being told too much rather than discovering it.