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Mistress of Lies by K.M. Enright
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
There are things I love between the two books, but this one doesn't have the frequency of the riddles and rhymes of the first.
Still loved the tale. The lore of this world is dark, rich, and enjoyable in many ways even if it lacks some of the charm that the first had over this.
Still loved the tale. The lore of this world is dark, rich, and enjoyable in many ways even if it lacks some of the charm that the first had over this.
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A gothic Fairytale to say the least. There is some romance but that is not the focus. The focus is magic, gathering of cards to break the illness haunting in the fog, a curse by the spirit of the woods.
Sometimes, the darkness, the nightmares, the monsters are not what you think, though they can be frightening.
Sometimes, the darkness, the nightmares, the monsters are not what you think, though they can be frightening.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Sexual content
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Don't read this book before reading Fourth Wing, you'll miss some major plot points.
Not sure how I feel about the cliffhanger of this book. It feels strange and hopeless. There was less conspiracy intrigue and more fighting amongst the groups, including Xaden & Violet. The lovers quarrels were taxing for me after a while even if it was understandable arguments.
I do like the lore building in this book and I'd like to see more of it now that the scribes are fully involved and the secret is out about the wyverns and venin.
Not sure how I feel about the cliffhanger of this book. It feels strange and hopeless. There was less conspiracy intrigue and more fighting amongst the groups, including Xaden & Violet. The lovers quarrels were taxing for me after a while even if it was understandable arguments.
I do like the lore building in this book and I'd like to see more of it now that the scribes are fully involved and the secret is out about the wyverns and venin.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I appreciate that the autor provides trigger warnings for the book content.
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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
So emotional in so many ways. Literally a saga of giving everything you have and then some for an ideal and hope.
I know I'm a bit of a crybaby but I had to stop so many times because I was tearing up from all the emotions.
The strength in the bonds we have in others tethers us to the world we want to see is really a beautiful message. It's hopeful even if more than 75 % of this book is heavy as hell.
I know I'm a bit of a crybaby but I had to stop so many times because I was tearing up from all the emotions.
The strength in the bonds we have in others tethers us to the world we want to see is really a beautiful message. It's hopeful even if more than 75 % of this book is heavy as hell.
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
3.5 stars
I do like that the southern content culture is essentially based off the Ottoman empire, even down to killing the siblings of the "Sultan"
An underappreciated bit of history she looped in that most don't research.
Anyway! Nesryn's story I'm here for. Chaol is still a thorn in my side... I still don't care for him but I'm glad that Irene could put him in his place but it was a pretty obvious enemies to lovers set up.
Nesryn, her story was beautiful. Reconnecting to her culture is a thread that was wonderful. Her finding her home in the culture of the people, her finding her extended family. Loved it. Chef's kiss.
Honestly, I wish the book would have been entirely her perspective. While the desert oasis find was interesting, it wasn't her level of bravery and epiphany. That was exciting and opened up a background that was slowly building but definitely more interlaced with the storyline in general.
If it was only her story, may have given in a 5 star round.
I do like that the southern content culture is essentially based off the Ottoman empire, even down to killing the siblings of the "Sultan"
An underappreciated bit of history she looped in that most don't research.
Anyway! Nesryn's story I'm here for. Chaol is still a thorn in my side... I still don't care for him but I'm glad that Irene could put him in his place but it was a pretty obvious enemies to lovers set up.
Nesryn, her story was beautiful. Reconnecting to her culture is a thread that was wonderful. Her finding her home in the culture of the people, her finding her extended family. Loved it. Chef's kiss.
Honestly, I wish the book would have been entirely her perspective. While the desert oasis find was interesting, it wasn't her level of bravery and epiphany. That was exciting and opened up a background that was slowly building but definitely more interlaced with the storyline in general.
If it was only her story, may have given in a 5 star round.
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Daindreth's Sorceress by Elisabeth Wheatley
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5