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A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Sweet Christmas themed read. Mostly light with a few interesting tidbits of history. As the author says, definitely notes of Gaskell's North and South.
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Interesting take on the fairytale of the goose girl. Loved the heist bits and the unravelling of the mysteries.The lore and mythos was well done too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
It felt too gratuitously misogynistic and pedophil-y
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
It is horror but the violence done to young female bodies was always very detailed and sexualized, while violence done to males was glossed over or mentioned very briefly.
Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
The beginning felt a little cliché/cringe, but eventually hit its stride, the ending was quite good.
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
Fabulous interweaving of myth and adventure and romance! Enough twists and turns to keep on the edge of the seat, but none of it out of place!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement and Violence
For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not the retelling I expected, but still good. Some nice twists, but nothing wholly unexpected. Great atmosphere.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
emotional
mysterious
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Confinement
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem by Manda Collins
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.5
I liked this, it sat somewhere between a cozy mystery and a dramatic period romance. Not exceptional, but enjoyable enough.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Great world, well revealed. Would love more exploration of this world! Characters were Fierce and yet vulnerable, the fighting was swift.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
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
4.5
Very enjoyable adventure! Cool concepts, and an excellent coat.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence