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Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.5
Magic libraries, yes please.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Forced institutionalization
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Somehow, despite an interesting premise and pretty writing, this felt a little flat to me. Trite? Or self-absorbed?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Sexual harassment
Minor: War
The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik
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? Yes
5.0
Very well done, with a few excellent twists, and quite the cliffhanger ending! On the edge of my seat waiting for the next installment!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Violence, and Blood
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Fun meet-cute, with a steamy romance, a little bit predictable, but not in a terrible way.
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Excellent mythology inspired novel. Brilliant writing, great characters, compelling story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Blood
Moderate: Violence
An Artificial Night by Seanan McGuire
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
4.0
Less emphasis on the mystery in this installment, and far more on the adventure. Really liked the Fae stories and rhymes woven into this book. I am still finding Toby a frustrating character, occasionally she feels very willfully obtuse.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping
Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
3.5
Further development of the Jack and Jill characters/plot from Down Among the Sticks and Bones. I found it a messy (of course) but satisfying end to the sisters' rivalry.