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127 reviews
The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party by Daniel James Brown
challenging
dark
informative
sad
slow-paced
3.25
Magical Midlife Challenge by K.F. Breene
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Magical Midlife Meeting by K.F. Breene
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Magical Midlife Love by K.F. Breene
adventurous
funny
medium-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? No
4.0
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? No
3.75
A perfect fun cozy romance story to get you out of a reading slump! Small town romance with spice
Magical Midlife Invasion by K.F. Breene
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What a sequel! I loved Iron Flame as a follow up to Fourth Wing. However it felt rushed often and could absolutely have been split into two books to allow all the plot points and other characters/relationships really be shown. I personally did not find any of the end conclusions that shocking since everyone has been theorizing and lots of foreshadowing throughout the novel. Still obsessed, still love Xaden, can't wait for the third one!
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was the rare read in this genre where even though nothing was truly shocking and the "mystery" was over very early for everyone except the protagonist, it was still super enjoyable! I think that is a testament to Lisa Jewell's writing and character-building. I was invested even though I already knew what happened. This was the first book of hers that I have read, and I would definitely like to read another!
Off the Deep End by Lucinda Berry
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.5
Overall a good thriller with an ending I didn't expect, but the continual spotlight on an adult-child relationship was unnecessary.
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
A perfect follow up to One Dark Window. I LOVED this duology and could reread it immeadiately.