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Vicious Kings by Eva Ashwood
adventurous
dark
fast-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
4.0
Really loved this! It was a really quick read, very entertaining and fun. I loved the protagonist and the four guys. Although it felt like we only got to see into two of them, the other two guys were more like side characters even though they were meant to be main characters. I hope the second book features them more
King of Flesh and Bone by Liv Zander
adventurous
dark
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
4.0
Loved loved loved this book. I’m so excited to read the second one! It was so fun and adventurous and spicy!
I loved the plot I thought it was super interesting. And the world building was really easy to understand and didn’t dig into the main plot.
There were a few scenes were consent was very vague so it made me a bit uncomfortable but other than that it was a fun book.
I loved the plot I thought it was super interesting. And the world building was really easy to understand and didn’t dig into the main plot.
There were a few scenes were consent was very vague so it made me a bit uncomfortable but other than that it was a fun book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Child death, Pregnancy, and War
The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
This sequel was just as good as the first book! I’m having trouble finding the words to rate this book other than it was incredible !
The characters were amazing, the relationships between one another was so gripping. But the plot is where it gets me.
The last 50-100 pages to me were amazing. It seemed like there was a new twist and clue every page or so. Usually I don’t like that. I don’t usually like when books have so much going on you get confused. But with every additional subplot and revelation in this book, you get more snd more sucked in. I couldn’t put it down.
Honestly the last 50-100 pages had my heart racing and honestly yelling at the book. I was so invested in the plot and the ending did not disappoint. I’m so excited for the third book!
The characters were amazing, the relationships between one another was so gripping. But the plot is where it gets me.
The last 50-100 pages to me were amazing. It seemed like there was a new twist and clue every page or so. Usually I don’t like that. I don’t usually like when books have so much going on you get confused. But with every additional subplot and revelation in this book, you get more snd more sucked in. I couldn’t put it down.
Honestly the last 50-100 pages had my heart racing and honestly yelling at the book. I was so invested in the plot and the ending did not disappoint. I’m so excited for the third book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Who knew I would like alien p0rn as much as I did?! This is definitely not something I would usually pick up. But it was one of the books in my book club so I decided to go out of my comfort zone and read it.
And I finished it in one sitting.
I absolutely devoured this book. It was so steamy and fun. The beginning was a little questionable when it comes to consent which is basically the only reason why it wasn’t five stars but I loved it other than that.
And I finished it in one sitting.
I absolutely devoured this book. It was so steamy and fun. The beginning was a little questionable when it comes to consent which is basically the only reason why it wasn’t five stars but I loved it other than that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Rape
Minor: Confinement, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I honestly didn’t think I’d love this book as much as I actually did. I love the acotar series, especially for the action, conflict, keeping you on the edge of your seat, etc. At first I was a little disappointed that this book was a novella and focused on the character relationships but the book came through!!!
I loved how we got to still see conflict, mainly internal conflict, and still got to dee the romance and tension;).
Honestly we got new perspectives on recurring characters like cassian , got to dee some depth into his usually carefree character. And some reasoning behind why nesta is as stubborn as she is. I loved it!
I loved how we got to still see conflict, mainly internal conflict, and still got to dee the romance and tension;).
Honestly we got new perspectives on recurring characters like cassian , got to dee some depth into his usually carefree character. And some reasoning behind why nesta is as stubborn as she is. I loved it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Grief
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Violence, and War
Malice by Heather Walter
adventurous
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
One of my favorite books of the year! A sapphic sleeping beauty retelling?! What else could you need?
I loved that this book was told in the villains point of view. I think it really revealed thoughts and perspectives that we can’t get with an average protagonist. I absolutely loved this book snd I’m so excited to read the second!
The world building was incredibly and unique. Usually I only see this storytelling type of world building in the beginning of Disney princess movies. It was really easy to understand and picture in your head.
I loved that this book was told in the villains point of view. I think it really revealed thoughts and perspectives that we can’t get with an average protagonist. I absolutely loved this book snd I’m so excited to read the second!
The world building was incredibly and unique. Usually I only see this storytelling type of world building in the beginning of Disney princess movies. It was really easy to understand and picture in your head.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Murder
Minor: Biphobia and War
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
lighthearted
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 book was a pretty easy and enjoyable read. I was entertained basically the entire book, which kind of surprised me considering I don’t usually read this genre. I loved the plot of the book, but I didn’t connect at all with the characters.
I really enjoyed the beginning half of the book but there was a scene that turned me off of the book quite a bit. Not enough to completely stop reading the book, but enough to definitely lower the rating
*spoilers*
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The scene in which I referred to was when daphne impregnated herself by having sex with Simon, while he was drunk, and practically forced him to impregnate her. It was pretty disturbing how after Simon left and came back, he said how he wasn’t even mad at her because of that and it was another reason why he left. It excused her actions, the sexual assault that honestly mighty count as rape.
I really enjoyed the beginning half of the book but there was a scene that turned me off of the book quite a bit. Not enough to completely stop reading the book, but enough to definitely lower the rating
*spoilers*
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The scene in which I referred to was when daphne impregnated herself by having sex with Simon, while he was drunk, and practically forced him to impregnate her. It was pretty disturbing how after Simon left and came back, he said how he wasn’t even mad at her because of that and it was another reason why he left. It excused her actions, the sexual assault that honestly mighty count as rape.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Cursing and Emotional abuse
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book wasn’t really what I was expecting but I still liked it. It took me forever to decide how much I liked this book after reading it. At first I didn’t like it much, but I started to appreciate it a few days after I finished it.
I think the main reason why I didn’t like it was because I heard from other readers that this book was extremely gruesome and gross, so I went into the book expecting it. Don’t get me wrong, cannibalism is absolutely disgusting and a crazy thought, but it wasn’t a super gory description. But after looking past that, I did like the book.
It’s pretty different from what I usually read. These extremely gross and taboo subjects were talked about so normally, it was interesting to get a different perspective.
I didn’t really connect with the characters so the book didn’t really stick with me much afterwards but it was still an enjoyable read.
I think the main reason why I didn’t like it was because I heard from other readers that this book was extremely gruesome and gross, so I went into the book expecting it. Don’t get me wrong, cannibalism is absolutely disgusting and a crazy thought, but it wasn’t a super gory description. But after looking past that, I did like the book.
It’s pretty different from what I usually read. These extremely gross and taboo subjects were talked about so normally, it was interesting to get a different perspective.
I didn’t really connect with the characters so the book didn’t really stick with me much afterwards but it was still an enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Blood, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Violence, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, and Abandonment
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
emotional
relaxing
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? Yes
4.25
Such a great combination of depth and vulnerability for s romance book! Usually I don’t read books that focus only on romance and relationships because I find them boring and superficial. But I found this one so gripping snd exciting.
Yes this was obviously a romance book, I mean the entire plot is fake dating. But the book covered subjects like sexual assault and domestic violence, and it did such a great job at it. It made me fall in love with the characters.
Yes this was obviously a romance book, I mean the entire plot is fake dating. But the book covered subjects like sexual assault and domestic violence, and it did such a great job at it. It made me fall in love with the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Addiction
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
adventurous
medium-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? No
4.0
A fun, adventurous y/a novel. I absolutely love the protagonist Alosa. She was so confident and daring and fun! Honestly a perfect protagonist for any y/a novel.
I loved that even though this book featured romance and some possible relationships, the book didn’t stray from the main plot, and the girls character traits didn’t change because of a love interest.
Unfortunately I didn’t fully connect with the characters, I didn’t think about the book much after I read it. I will definitely read the sequel, but I didn’t like the series enough to want to go back snd read it again anytime soon.
I loved that even though this book featured romance and some possible relationships, the book didn’t stray from the main plot, and the girls character traits didn’t change because of a love interest.
Unfortunately I didn’t fully connect with the characters, I didn’t think about the book much after I read it. I will definitely read the sequel, but I didn’t like the series enough to want to go back snd read it again anytime soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Torture, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail