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The Teacher by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Transmogrify! by g. haron davis
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.0
Short stories revolving around trans and non binary magical people? Sign me up!
The only reason I gave it one star less is because I couldn’t really connect with some of the characters
The only reason I gave it one star less is because I couldn’t really connect with some of the characters
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
slow-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
The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is my second Frieda book and all I can say is wow! What a twist! I can honestly say I didn’t see it coming!
Can’t wait to read the next book!
Can’t wait to read the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
The spell caster by Tamsin Hawthorn
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
I would like to start off this review by thanking Tamsin for allowing me to be an ARC reader. It’s been a pleasure to do this for you.
The Spell Caster is about Layla Rosen. A young woman who is struggling to use her powers. Along with her best friend Constantine Blackthorn, they embark on a journey to try and figure it out.
Throughout this book we follow Layla and Costi’s journey to figuring out her powers. We see them come up against some difficult obstacles. We watch them have to leave the life they knew at their home when it’s attacked unprovoked by a swarm of armed angels.
As the story progresses we meet new people who affect Layla and Costi’s lives in different ways. With Layla not being able to invoke her familiar she is seen as an outcast. Costi has been deemed a ‘troubled’ his whole life.
Calamus Grey befriends Layla and tries to help her as much as he can. It turns out however that Calamus is not all he seems.
I absolutely loved this book. I enjoyed Layla and Costi’s relationship and I enjoyed watching them both grow and face challenges together. Costi’s love and dedication to Layla is what everyone would love to have in their life. Layla’s protection of Costi is an unmatched gift that a lot of people need to have.
I enjoyed the twist towards the end. It had me sad and then relieved. Tamsin certainly knows how to write a book!
I highly recommend you read this if you want a good fantasy book with hints of love, dark challenges and a few good twists!
I’ll end this review here by again thanking Tamsin for allowing me to be an arc reader! I cannot wait for everyone to be able to read this book 🧡
The Spell Caster is about Layla Rosen. A young woman who is struggling to use her powers. Along with her best friend Constantine Blackthorn, they embark on a journey to try and figure it out.
Throughout this book we follow Layla and Costi’s journey to figuring out her powers. We see them come up against some difficult obstacles. We watch them have to leave the life they knew at their home when it’s attacked unprovoked by a swarm of armed angels.
As the story progresses we meet new people who affect Layla and Costi’s lives in different ways. With Layla not being able to invoke her familiar she is seen as an outcast. Costi has been deemed a ‘troubled’ his whole life.
Calamus Grey befriends Layla and tries to help her as much as he can. It turns out however that Calamus is not all he seems.
I absolutely loved this book. I enjoyed Layla and Costi’s relationship and I enjoyed watching them both grow and face challenges together. Costi’s love and dedication to Layla is what everyone would love to have in their life. Layla’s protection of Costi is an unmatched gift that a lot of people need to have.
I enjoyed the twist towards the end. It had me sad and then relieved. Tamsin certainly knows how to write a book!
I highly recommend you read this if you want a good fantasy book with hints of love, dark challenges and a few good twists!
I’ll end this review here by again thanking Tamsin for allowing me to be an arc reader! I cannot wait for everyone to be able to read this book 🧡
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment
Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology by Liv Albert
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
I enjoyed Greek mythology before but I didn’t really know much about it outside of the main people. I loved this book! It made me fall in love with it more than I did before! Highly recommend reading this
These Witches Don't Burn by Isabel Sterling
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? N/A
4.75
I enjoyed this. It’s queer and witchy
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Car accident, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
The Plea by Steve Cavanagh
challenging
dark
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
Eddie Flynn strikes again!
I’m becoming addicted to these books!
I absolutely loved this one. Definitely wasn’t able to sus this one out! My theories were way off🤣
I’m becoming addicted to these books!
I absolutely loved this one. Definitely wasn’t able to sus this one out! My theories were way off🤣
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident
Husband Material by Alexis Hall
funny
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? Yes
3.0
*BEWARE OF SPOILERS*
I went into this book with high expectations. Unfortunately those expectations weren’t met. I absolutely LOVED boyfriend material. I was really hoping to love this one too but I just didn’t.
There were humorous moments. I loved Lucian. But I felt this book lacked a little bit.
It built up the suspense of a wedding and only for the ending to be that both didn’t want it? It made no sense. Especially after they talked about it.
Oliver’s issues with ‘out there’ queerness kinda bothered me too. It felt from my perspective that he was embarrassed or ashamed. Him getting so angry and upset over Luke wanting a rainbow balloon arched really irked me. Lucian gave Oliver everything he wanted, including wanting to marry him when he didn’t want to. Only then for Oliver to turn around and say (on their wedding day) that he didn’t wanna marry Lucian either.
It was disappointing to say the least.
I went into this book with high expectations. Unfortunately those expectations weren’t met. I absolutely LOVED boyfriend material. I was really hoping to love this one too but I just didn’t.
There were humorous moments. I loved Lucian. But I felt this book lacked a little bit.
It built up the suspense of a wedding and only for the ending to be that both didn’t want it? It made no sense. Especially after they talked about it.
Oliver’s issues with ‘out there’ queerness kinda bothered me too. It felt from my perspective that he was embarrassed or ashamed. Him getting so angry and upset over Luke wanting a rainbow balloon arched really irked me. Lucian gave Oliver everything he wanted, including wanting to marry him when he didn’t want to. Only then for Oliver to turn around and say (on their wedding day) that he didn’t wanna marry Lucian either.
It was disappointing to say the least.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent