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88 reviews

The Fae Princes by Nikki St. Crowe

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.25

This was a good series! I liked that each book was better than the last. This one had the most lore in it and leaves you wanting more of non-Peter Pan characters (which the next book apparently delivers on). 
Their Vicious Darling by Nikki St. Crowe

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Okay, each book gets 1/4 point higher score hahaha I like the spice, but the world-building of it all is pretty cool too. 
Valencia and Valentine by Suzy Krause

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Got locked out of my kindle account so hoping to come back to this when I get back into it. If not…I’ll read another way!
The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I liked this one more than book one!
The Push by Ashley Audrain

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 58%.
This is a tough book and I was not in the right headspace.
Only for the Summer by Shannon O'Connor

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This is a cute and fluffy lil read. Is it a work of art? No. Do I love the main characters? Yes. Was it cute? Also yes :)
Good in the Zak by Jess Savage

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

This book is not good hahaha errors in the actual writing but also just…what?
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

I accept no criticism of this book. I know I have one book left, but this is my favorite of the TOG series. The character building and character arcs are just incredible. Sarah J. Maas is a true artist. 
The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

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challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Ooooo steamy quick and dirty lol well written, but eager to read the rest because I would love more world-building.
Your Dad Will Do by Katee Robert

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This is a hilariously short and indulgent read. Maybe don’t read in public :)