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The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Nature of Frost by Jus Accardo
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
Nature of Frost is an adventure-filled conclusion that picks up where Omen of Ice left off. Incredibly captivating and hard to put down!
Accardo does a great job of wrapping up the story with a satisfying conclusion. Valen and Tania's relationship is prominent in the story without overshadowing the plot. I loved them in the first book and even more in this one!
This book begins with seeking out the other Fae courts to form alliances against Aphelian and introduces many new characters. Gensted is such a funny character and might be my favorite of the new people we meet in this book. I feel like Wren had potential, but faded into the background the more the story went on.
The writing and pacing were both well done. I enjoyed that the pace stayed steady throughout the entire book. The writing is detailed yet easy to read. Overall, this was a great read. I liked it more than the first one and will look into Accardo's other work!
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Teen for the arc! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Accardo does a great job of wrapping up the story with a satisfying conclusion. Valen and Tania's relationship is prominent in the story without overshadowing the plot. I loved them in the first book and even more in this one!
This book begins with seeking out the other Fae courts to form alliances against Aphelian and introduces many new characters. Gensted is such a funny character and might be my favorite of the new people we meet in this book. I feel like Wren had potential, but faded into the background the more the story went on.
The writing and pacing were both well done. I enjoyed that the pace stayed steady throughout the entire book. The writing is detailed yet easy to read. Overall, this was a great read. I liked it more than the first one and will look into Accardo's other work!
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Teen for the arc! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.0
Holiday Hostilities by Katie Bailey
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Omen of Ice by Jus Accardo
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
3.5
3.5 stars rounded to 4!
Omen of Ice is a great fantasy book that balances romance and plot perfectly. It has action, adventure, and a twist that leaves you wanting the next book immediately!
The writing is simple and easy to read, which makes it the perfect book to escape into. While predictable, it is executed so nicely that it does not take away from how good the book is. The characters are easy to feel for and written very well, especially Keltania. I really enjoyed how funny the interactions between Keltania and Valen were. Minor characters were also able to shine and add so much depth to the story.
Overall, I liked this more than I expected. This is the perfect book to read after a complex high fantasy! Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Teen for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Omen of Ice is a great fantasy book that balances romance and plot perfectly. It has action, adventure, and a twist that leaves you wanting the next book immediately!
The writing is simple and easy to read, which makes it the perfect book to escape into. While predictable, it is executed so nicely that it does not take away from how good the book is. The characters are easy to feel for and written very well, especially Keltania. I really enjoyed how funny the interactions between Keltania and Valen were. Minor characters were also able to shine and add so much depth to the story.
Overall, I liked this more than I expected. This is the perfect book to read after a complex high fantasy! Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Teen for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Afterdark by E. Latimer
challenging
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
5.0
The Afterdark is a thrilling, creepy, and dark queer horror. The writing is so beautifully detailed and compelling that it makes it hard to put down. This review will not be very detailed to avoid spoilers.
These characters are written so well. Holland and Evie were mutually obsessed with one another. Leta might have been my favorite! I have had to take time and process the ending before writing a review. The plot is well thought out and executed very well. Loved all the twists. Overall, this was such a chilling and intriguing read. I cannot wait to reread and annotate it!
Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
These characters are written so well. Holland and Evie were mutually obsessed with one another. Leta might have been my favorite! I have had to take time and process the ending before writing a review. The plot is well thought out and executed very well. Loved all the twists. Overall, this was such a chilling and intriguing read. I cannot wait to reread and annotate it!
Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.