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The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-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

4.5

A heartbreaking story about two sisters' lives, rise to fame, and the elusive events that shattered it all to pieces. This story shows how each character deals with their emotions, trauma, and past. How they carry it, avoid it, or how sometimes...the show must go on.

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The Stars Are Dying by Chloe C. Peñaranda

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emotional inspiring mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Stars are Dying... as well as my attention span throughout this book at times. It has the bones of a great plot but drawls on and on at various places. Just when I would think "ok let's DNR," another carrot on a stick would nudge me to read another chapter. Overall, I'm glad I stuck with it. The story was decent but hits lulls at times. Characters were well written. I'll read book 2.

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A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson

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dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Decent mystery/murder plotline, but the characters' 'voices' all felt very similar.

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Immortal Consequences by I.V. Marie

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

School after you kick the bucket? That literally is the definition of purgatory in this new twist on dark academia. Steeped with blood, magic, betrayal, and dark corridors of secrets...this book was a wild ride from cover to cover.

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The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara

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challenging emotional reflective slow-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

3.5

3.5 stars: An immersive tale of rich world building and political intrigue. The characters were so deep and full of emotion. Written in dual POV. Creative magic system. Loved the winged serpents!

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The Meadowbrook Murders by Jessica Goodman

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dark reflective tense 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? Yes

2.5

Standard cookie cutter murder mystery novel. Wish there was more character development.

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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous emotional inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

How does this series keep getting better and better with each new installment? I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Also, I loved Ridoc's witty lines in this book so much. 😍

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