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A Crown This Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark

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adventurous dark tense 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

4.0

This was such a gripping read from the start. I didn’t want to put it down as soon as I had started reading it. The fact that it was multiple POV was even better. The way that the story developed throughout the book, I didn’t want to stop reading it. The characters within this book developed even further throughout the book, to a point where I just wanted to see how else they might change. With the way that the twist and turns and challenges occurred, there was some of them that had completely surprised me as i hadn’t expected them to happen. And with the ending of the story i am looking forward to see what happens in the next book. 
Powerless by Lauren Roberts

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adventurous dark inspiring mysterious tense 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

5.0

This was such an interesting read. I found the blurb of the book very intriguing, and it definitely made me want to find out what was going to happen within this book. The way that the story developed throughout the book, I didn’t want to put the book down with everything that has been happening. The way in which things changed throughout the book, definitely surprised me especially with the many twists and turns. I loved the fact that there was more than one pov within this book, which allowed the story to be even more interesting. Paedyn as a character was so intriguing and I constantly needed to figure out more about her as a character. The way that the story developed throughout the book I constantly wanted to keep reading. With the way that the book ended, I want to continue reading the series. 
Because You Asked by A.E. Bennett

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective tense 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? Yes

4.0

I was so excited to read this book, especially after reading two other books from this author within this world. And I am so glad that I had managed to read this book. I love the authors writing style as it told this story amazingly. The two main characters Isolda and Eustace were very interesting characters and managed to go through many difficult challenges along the way, which help them develop as characters. With the way the story developed along side the twists and turns that occurred I would definitely recommend this book to my friends to read, especially with the end of this story.
A Breaking of Realms by Jasmine Young

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adventurous challenging dark hopeful inspiring mysterious tense 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

5.0

This was a very interesting blurb which made me want to read this book. And I am so glad that I have read this book. It was gripping from the very first chapter. I wanted to to be able to keep reading and find out what was going to happen next. Skalda was such an interesting character and had to face many challenges and tough decisions in which she needed to make. This made me want to keep reading to be able to find out what would happen next. The writing style within this book in which made the book amazing. I really enjoyed this book with the way in which the storyline and plot line of this book. And with how this book ended, I would want to continue the series, and recommend this to my friend. 
The Curlew's Scream by Annette Leigh

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mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was such an interesting read from the very start. I was intrigued by the blurb of this book I am glad that I got a chance to read this book. I loved seeing this story flowing the main character Andie, trying to solve the situation. The writing style the author has was amazing. It told the story in such an amazing way. It had a gripping storyline and plot line which made you want to find out what was going to happen next. I would recommend this to a friend. I really enjoyed the mystery element in this, as I kept wanting to find out more. 
Fool's Gold by Jon Hollins

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adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

This was a very interesting book by the blurb of the book made me intrigued to see what was going to occur throughout the book. As soon as I had started reading the book I was gripped to it wanting to see what else was going to occur. I enjoyed the authors writing style has in this book, also the layout with the book being split up into three parts. I enjoyed reading the book and learning about the characters. With reading what challenges the characters had to face, I’m intrigued to see what happens next. 
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

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adventurous challenging dark tense medium-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

3.0

I didn’t know at first what to fully expect from this book. And I did find it very interesting, and also slightly confusing at the start. However as the story developed I became even more interested and intrigued to what was going to happen next. And as the characters developed and the mystery behind certain aspects of the book was figured out/informed about, the more I was wanting to figure more out. And I enjoyed the ending of the book. 
Catalyst by Cameron Phoenix

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adventurous challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was such an interesting read. As soon as I had read the prologue of this book. I instantly wanted to keep reading this book to be able to figure out what else was going to happen in this was going to happen in this book. The many characters within this book were intriguing including Max Carter. With the way the storyline and plot line of this book was very gripping as there were many twists and turns that occurred. And with these twists and turns that also resulted in challenges the main character had to face to be able to solve the whole situation in which was occurring. The writing style this author has is amazing as is really told the story amazingly. I definitely didn’t expect the ending of the story. This book is definitely a book in which I would recommend to friends to read as I have really enjoyed the whole story. 
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

5.0

Absolutely wow! What else do I have to say. I was constantly surprised the more and more I read. There was so many twists and turns which I hadn’t expected. I was at times bewildered and didn’t want to stop reading the book. Bryce had to go through so much in this book and had to learn a lot regarding their goal. Everything in which they had to go through would easily be difficult for them to more through the story. The whole story line and plot line of the book was completely amazing and I definitely didn’t want to put the book down as soon as I had started reading it. The development throughout the story was amazing. I definitely cried when it came to the ending of the book. I was completely surprised and didn’t want it to be over.
The Broken Eye by Brent Weeks

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

5.0

This was such a good book which was very interesting to read. And I am so glad that I have continued this series. The way in which the story developed was very interesting. The main characters with this book had to go through a lot especially Kip. Kip has developed even further throughout this book and had to go through many twists and had to go through many twists and turns he had to push through. I was shocked at moments throughout the book as I hadn’t expected certain of them definitely surprised me. As the story and plot line developed to the end of the story where these events surprised me and I want to continue the series to find out what happens next.