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Tomb of the Sun King by Jacquelyn Benson

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

This was as much fun as the first. I love the action rom-com feel with just the slightest hint of fantasy. I feel like the progression of the characters and relationships is perfectly paced.

I still say if you love The Mummy, you should read this.
Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey

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emotional lighthearted fast-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

2.0

Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood

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

3.0

The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.5

This was the perfect mood read for Christmas Eve. Hallmark in a book. Good angst between the two MCs. It was fun!
Unbroken Bonds by J. Bree

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dark emotional tense slow-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? Yes

2.5

This book was my least favorite of the series. I fell like everything wrapped up well enough, but it was very drawn out and boring. And then the “big stuff” happened in like a page and a half for each thing. Then there was hardly any spicy scenes. Or they were really rushed. It just felt like all the boring stuff was what took over here. I’m still not sure of the timelines of when anything happened, just like all the other books, it just shifted “several days”. Idk this was a let down of an ending for the series.
Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson

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adventurous emotional funny informative mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was a lot of fun! If you like The Mummy or The Librarian, you will like this. Slow burn, but a great time! 
Tragic Bonds by J. Bree

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challenging dark emotional tense 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

3.75

Forced Bonds by J. Bree

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challenging dark emotional tense 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? Yes

3.0

Blood Bonds by J. Bree

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dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • 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

3.0

This one was a little more boring and the formula being used is obvious here. I still feel like the world building/ flushing out is a little clunky. There is a lot of stuff, like timelines and side characters that is inconsistent and flip floppy. But overall still enjoyable. I’m still going to read on in the series.