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23 reviews
Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis
adventurous
informative
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
New Adult by Timothy Janovsky
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
Out of the Blue by Jason June
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
This book is so sweet. Read it over a year ago and I still find myself thinking back on it fondly. The main characters are all so wholesome and precious, while also making mistakes and sometimes hurting each other. I loved watching all the MCs grow into their own. Also, I’m just a sucker for an enby character that is fierce and passionate and stands up for what they believe in. The merfolk lore was excellent and I kinda want a sequel that take place in the ocean instead of on land. Maybe with Drop as the MC??? Please, Jason June, I beg.
Only didn’t give it 5 stars cause there are a couple of spots where it’s a little slow but they don’t really bog you down. Overall this is an excellent read and I highly recommend.
Only didn’t give it 5 stars cause there are a couple of spots where it’s a little slow but they don’t really bog you down. Overall this is an excellent read and I highly recommend.
Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee
adventurous
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
adventurous
dark
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
2.5
I first read these books in 2017 and I’m currently doing a re-read.
Holy crap there’s so much fucked up shit in this book series and in this book in particular.
Please make sure to heed trigger warnings if you’re planning on reading this w/o knowing anything about it.
That said, I thoroughly enjoyed the plotting of this book and Mac’s character growth. This is probably the stage of her arc I like best. But omfg pls stop saying “s*vage” on every other page, KMM. I beg you. I know the late 2000s were a wild time, but a lot of this stuff is painful to read in 2024.
Still had fun with this book but I kind of wish I could read a censored or updated version of the story.
Holy crap there’s so much fucked up shit in this book series and in this book in particular.
Please make sure to heed trigger warnings if you’re planning on reading this w/o knowing anything about it.
That said, I thoroughly enjoyed the plotting of this book and Mac’s character growth. This is probably the stage of her arc I like best. But omfg pls stop saying “s*vage” on every other page, KMM. I beg you. I know the late 2000s were a wild time, but a lot of this stuff is painful to read in 2024.
Still had fun with this book but I kind of wish I could read a censored or updated version of the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment
The Tensorate Series by Neon Yang
challenging
dark
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Genocide, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Colonisation, and War
She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
funny
hopeful
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? N/A
5.0
I read this book over a year ago and still find myself thinking about it. It’s really sweet, really fun, and has such excellent representation of strong familial relationships.
The Alpha's Son by Penny Jessup
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
adventurous
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? No
5.0
Very fun, chill, and cozy. Excellent prequel!