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Strange Pictures by Uketsu

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I really enjoyed this thriller! I loved the way the stories all converged into one, and how the author chose to unravel each timeline/pov - I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! 
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
so fucking boring lol 
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

ok soooo not to be dramatic but this made me believe in love again???????????

i am obsessed with this. i thought lucie was one of the best - if not THE best - FMC i've read in romance in the LONGEST time. she was honest and brave, vulnerable, strong, and she handled situations like a MATURE ADULT. she felt so real. the insecurities she had about finding love i'm sure would resonate with a lot of people, as it did with me. it felt like she was verbalizing everything i've been feeling about dating nowadays. the fact that she was stepping out of her comfort zone and putting herself out there again was inspiring! she knew her flaws and remained true to herself throughout the entire story. she had a life and an identity outside of her relationship with aiden and i appreciated that so much! we hardly ever get an FMC who doesn't completely crumble whenever the man isn't breathing in her direction. she was such a phenomenal character!

aiden??? the scene of him running to her after she got stood up on a date will LIVE IN MY HEAD RENT FREE FOR THE REST OF MY FUCKING LIFE. WHAT. A. MAN. he wasn't without his own issues but he also too, towards the end, realized and owned up to his mistakes like a grown adult.

lucie and aiden had such a sweet friendship that blossomed into the most romantic yet grounded relationship i've read in a book. they were open and honest with each other, actually communicated their feelings, and i was rooting for them the entire time. the whole radio show setting was SUCH a vibe!

this was such a surprise because i've DNF'd the authors previous works before and didn't have such high expectations for this one, but it ended up being one of the best romance books ever! OBSESSED!
Unholy Blood 5 by Lina Lim

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense 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

5.0

the most emotionally devastating one yet. ugh. this series is so good!
Saving Rain by Kelsey Kingsley

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-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

this read more like a lit fic following our main character, soldier's, tragic childhood to his adulthood where he made something of himself. he went through so much and remained a genuinely good person and my heart melted for him and his circumstances! i wanted only the best for him. but yeah, i felt like the romance was cute but it definitely wasn't the main focus of the story which was a bit unfortunate because i was excited for it. 
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense 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

5.0

fucking incredible.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

WOW. i'm sobbing? if you look up the word perfect in the dictionary, it's just a picture of this book. 
Unholy Blood, Vol. 4 by Lina Lim

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring sad tense 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

5.0

the plot twist had me GAGGED.
Unholy Blood, Vol. 3 by Lina Lim, Lina Lim

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious tense fast-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

of course every back story in this damn series is tragic and devastating. but the action is so good. and hayan is still a goddamn icon!! 
Unholy Blood, Vol. 2 by Lina Im

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring tense 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

5.0

sooo this volume made me sob lol. this is incredible addicting. so fucking good.