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The Faerie Path by Allan Frewin Jones

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-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? Yes

3.75

This was a favorite of mine back in middle school so I definitely needed the reread. It was so great for what I consider to be a middle-grade book. Anita is a typical teenage girl in the 21st century suddenly thrust into a world of magic and faeries. It's a great introductory read for beginner fantasy readers. The plot is a good pace but does move along quicker towards the last 100 or so pages of the book. There was a feeling that I got about a certain character- and when things were revealed I felt very validated in my off opinion. I now have the urge to get the rest of the series so I can really see how everything played out!
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad medium-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? Yes

5.0

If I could rate this beyond 5 stars - I would in a heartbeat. If you're a fan of Greek mythology, this is definitely a must read. This had me enraptured from the first chapter. I loved how we got to see Achilles through Patroclus's eyes - get you a man like him for sure. I loved their story and this is a sad tale but in the best way. Prepare yourself to feel emotions all over - this is a journey worth taking!
Neon Gods by Katee Robert

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dark funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I really did enjoy the spice that this book had to offer but I wanted a bit more out of the plot. But we're here for a good time and not a long time! Overall, the ending was satisfactory but I would have preferred more drama and fight when going to "war" in Olympus. It's not plot heavy to me - it's spice with a little plot sprinkled in. I do love the dynamic between Persephone and Hades - I was entertained with their banter and the jokes they had. 
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

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adventurous emotional funny 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 really enjoyed this book! I typically don't read first person POV but Axie Oh has definitely changed my opinion on that aspect. The way that she told this story made me think of a watercolor painting - the language and prose is so pretty and paints such an amazing picture. I could envision how everything looked with ease.

Mina's journey in the Spirit Realm was filled with twists and turns. I never would have guessed what happened - though I did call one part that I had a hunch on (no spoilers here!) The characters were so likeable and the dialogue hilarious at some points - I loved their interactions with one another. Definitely a must read if you like what I would say is a more wholesome fantasy novel.