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Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
I will never recover after that ending
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ππππ x βΎοΈ
This book was such a lovely surprise. From the mystery aspect to the lyrical prose, to asking the reader to walk the tattered line of what is real vs. what isn't, A Study In Drowning is unique in its efforts to show how women are often silenced by those in power around them, and how it alters their own truths because of it.
My heart ached for Effy because of how her story related to my own life. She's the kind of character I want to hug and never let go of.
And don't get me started on the sweet and tender romance π©βπ»
This is one of my top reads of the entire year, and a story that has left its mark on me.
This book was such a lovely surprise. From the mystery aspect to the lyrical prose, to asking the reader to walk the tattered line of what is real vs. what isn't, A Study In Drowning is unique in its efforts to show how women are often silenced by those in power around them, and how it alters their own truths because of it.
My heart ached for Effy because of how her story related to my own life. She's the kind of character I want to hug and never let go of.
And don't get me started on the sweet and tender romance π©βπ»
This is one of my top reads of the entire year, and a story that has left its mark on me.
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
Nah because why did this slap so hard π€π»
Blackwell was too delicious, and I fear I may suddenly be craving being trapped in a mansion of haunts and horrors if only to have a Phantom save me from my own recklessness.
Loved the OCD representation. What a unique way to have that manifest in a character! I was kept on the edge of my seat for so much of the book that my FitBit was like, "girl you good? Your heart rate is really high."
I cant wait for book 2π©
Blackwell was too delicious, and I fear I may suddenly be craving being trapped in a mansion of haunts and horrors if only to have a Phantom save me from my own recklessness.
Loved the OCD representation. What a unique way to have that manifest in a character! I was kept on the edge of my seat for so much of the book that my FitBit was like, "girl you good? Your heart rate is really high."
I cant wait for book 2π©
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This Book Sucks by Piper C.J.
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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
5.0
Omggg this book hit the spot in a way I didn't know I needed! It's a short, spicy, Sapphic vampire story that is easy to sink your teeth into (I'm the worst, I'm so sorry).
But really if you're in the mood for women being badass and hot, then this is for you π
But really if you're in the mood for women being badass and hot, then this is for you π
Beneath the Buried Sea by Victoria Mier
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
4.0
Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
*stars at the wall*
WTF am I supposed to do now?! π
The way I binged this book and now it's over and I have to wait like a lowly peasant for book 2 π
WTF am I supposed to do now?! π
The way I binged this book and now it's over and I have to wait like a lowly peasant for book 2 π
A Study of Blood and Ichor by Katia Black
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Please, my heart is so happy π₯Ή
ASOBAI follows Ava, a witch trained as a demonologist. One day, a possessed man named Rory is brought into the place she works, and she is tasked with extracting information from the demon within him, as well as trying to rid him of said demon.
What follows next is a chain of events that leads Ava on a journey where she is forced to deal with a tragedy of her past and her growing, complicated feelings for not only Rory, but the devilish demon possessing him.
Katia's writing is exceptional, her ability to weave emotion and heart into scenes is truly breathtaking. It was so easy to lose myself in the world she created. Ava's vulnerability and determination as a character was amazing to read, and I love that Katia didn't shy away from showing those hard feelings that so often accompany past trauma.
On the MMCs side, we have Rory + Vain, and without giving too much away, let me just say that I loved seeing their deep bond and that twist at the end? So unexpected but so good π₯Ή
This is the perfect book to read to get your witchy, demony, Fall vibes fix.
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ/5
πΆπΆ.5/5
ASOBAI follows Ava, a witch trained as a demonologist. One day, a possessed man named Rory is brought into the place she works, and she is tasked with extracting information from the demon within him, as well as trying to rid him of said demon.
What follows next is a chain of events that leads Ava on a journey where she is forced to deal with a tragedy of her past and her growing, complicated feelings for not only Rory, but the devilish demon possessing him.
Katia's writing is exceptional, her ability to weave emotion and heart into scenes is truly breathtaking. It was so easy to lose myself in the world she created. Ava's vulnerability and determination as a character was amazing to read, and I love that Katia didn't shy away from showing those hard feelings that so often accompany past trauma.
On the MMCs side, we have Rory + Vain, and without giving too much away, let me just say that I loved seeing their deep bond and that twist at the end? So unexpected but so good π₯Ή
This is the perfect book to read to get your witchy, demony, Fall vibes fix.
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ/5
πΆπΆ.5/5