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Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a great time I had with this trilogy as a whole! The 3rd book, kept me on the edge of my seat. The conversations between characters, as well as inner dialog with themselves, just kept the story moving.
The Fight & battle sequences were intense, and often quite gorish. 😳 Who knew this wouldn't bother me so much in a book?  I often felt like I was just rooting for some of my favorites to have a good death in battle. I  just believed if they were to die it should be with a blade of some kind in their hands. I will recommend The First Law series to anyone looking for grim dark adult fantasy. 
Homeland by R.A. Salvatore

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The feeling of nostalgia was there for me to dip into Forgotten Realms. I'm happy to have picked up fantasy I'm well acquainted with. Drizzt is an interesting character. From the beginning of his birth, he has been
set as different from his Dark Elf people. He questions, and doubts. No matter how much he is beaten. Will he be his societies undoing? I can't wait to find out.
Nightblade by Garrett Robinson

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This became more interesting as the story continued.
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

It was. Ok.
Mine by J.R. Ward

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense 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

I so love J.R. Ward's writing.  Nicely tied together 3 rd book! With enough to have me wondering if we will see some of the characters pop up in future books! I hope so.
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I loved it. Inspired by true events, and written very well. I felt so many emotions, and cried happy-ending tears. Would recommend.
The Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Oh how I loved this trilogy! Strong unforgettable characters, and such amazing battle sequences.  Impeccable finale! I want to reread everything Gwynne all over again!
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I had a great time reading this , and wanted to pick up book 3 as soon as I finished. I especially like the characters, such as Logan, and Glockta. Morally grey... the torturer darker grey, but there's just something about him. Glockta's internal dialog is the most fun to read.
The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

From begining to end this book kept me coming back for more! I loved it! 😍  The action sequences, packed with sword, shield, and blade. I can't wait to read the next book. 
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this so much. The relationships, the found family. The way Elsa and her grandmother loved each other. The way Elsa thought about her granny, and how she interacted with everyone she came in contact with.
I love Elsa! And yes, dang it, I cried. More than once. So good!