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Stormsong by C.L. Polk
adventurous
medium-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
3.5
Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath
dark
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? Yes
5.0
Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
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? No
4.0
Royal by Blood: A Princess and the Pea Retelling (Lost Queen Chronicles) by S.A. McClure, Linda Sullivan
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Fates Divide by Veronica Roth
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwater
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Relentless Legion by J.S. Dewes
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to J. S. Dewes and Tor Publishing Group (through Netgalley) for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review!
The Relentless Legion is my most anticipated release this year. To say I’m obsessed with this series is an understatement. I’ve been waiting with baited breath for the continuation of Rake and Cavalon’s story.
I was not disappointed.
If you are familiar with the first two books I would highly suggest doing a reread. One, because they're fantastic – the audiobooks are incredible, and two, there's a lot going on and a refresher is never a bad idea.
While the big plot point (the Divide shrinking) seems to get put on the back burner, the Sentinels are once again saving humanity from certain doom. And this time it's personal.
I cannot begin to describe the love I have for the cast of The Divide. They're a family, and this book really brings to light the relationships between the characters. There is a whole space ship’s worth of growth, hard truths, and crying (on my end, I shed many tears).
I’m not positive if this is the final book in the series. Personally, I hope not. I’m extremely excited to listen to The Relentless Legion's audiobook. I’ve listened to the first two books a couple of times and my inner dialogue while reading sounded exactly like the narrators. They're my favorite duo!
My only complaint is that Cavalon was not nearly sweaty enough.
Available November 12, 2024.
The Relentless Legion is my most anticipated release this year. To say I’m obsessed with this series is an understatement. I’ve been waiting with baited breath for the continuation of Rake and Cavalon’s story.
I was not disappointed.
If you are familiar with the first two books I would highly suggest doing a reread. One, because they're fantastic – the audiobooks are incredible, and two, there's a lot going on and a refresher is never a bad idea.
While the big plot point (the Divide shrinking) seems to get put on the back burner, the Sentinels are once again saving humanity from certain doom. And this time it's personal.
I cannot begin to describe the love I have for the cast of The Divide. They're a family, and this book really brings to light the relationships between the characters. There is a whole space ship’s worth of growth, hard truths, and crying (on my end, I shed many tears).
I’m not positive if this is the final book in the series. Personally, I hope not. I’m extremely excited to listen to The Relentless Legion's audiobook. I’ve listened to the first two books a couple of times and my inner dialogue while reading sounded exactly like the narrators. They're my favorite duo!
My only complaint is that Cavalon was not nearly sweaty enough.
Available November 12, 2024.
Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
3.5