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145 reviews
The Jewel by Amy Ewing
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4½/5
This book wasn't what I expected but in a good way. It reminds me a lot of the Eve Trilogy as some aspects of The Hunger Games.
The ending caught me off guard, can't wait to read the second book
My only complaint is the romance seemed pretty rushed, but it made sense for the story
This book wasn't what I expected but in a good way. It reminds me a lot of the Eve Trilogy as some aspects of The Hunger Games.
The ending caught me off guard, can't wait to read the second book
My only complaint is the romance seemed pretty rushed, but it made sense for the story
The Merciless Ones by Namina Forna
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Wow... this book was a ride and I can't wait to see how this series ends
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and War
Moderate: Sexism
Star Wars: Darth Vader, Vol. 4: End of Games by Joe Caramagna, Max Fiumara, Mike Norton, Edgar Delgado, Kieron Gillen, Dave Stewart, Salvador Larroca, David Curiel
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
4.0
Star Wars: Darth Vader, Vol. 2: Shadows and Secrets by Kieron Gillen, Salvador Larroca, Adi Granov
adventurous
fast-paced
4.0
The Writer's Guide to Deep POV: Create Realistic Characters, Settings, and Dialogue by Sherry Soule, Sherry Soule, S.A. Soule
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Despite taking a few months to read this (my own reading slump) this is a great tool. Any writer would benefit from having this in their writing toolbox.
The Kindred by Alechia Dow
Did not finish book. Stopped at 53%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 53%.
I enjoyed the story up until they landed on earth there were parts after that took me out of the story and I wasn't as involved
I found the way Joy talked about herself triggering
I did enjoy their connection and the concept being explored
I did enjoy their connection and the concept being explored
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Racism
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm enjoying the story, excited to see where it's going to go
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and War