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24 reviews
The Unseelie Prince by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Genocide, Gore, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Infertility
Minor: Child death
The Song of the Marked by S.M. Gaither
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
(this book is free on KU)
content warning: anxiety & panic attacks
I LOVED THIS BOOK!! It's perfect for readers that enjoyed the Throne of Glass series by Sara J. Mass, any lover of high fantasy, and the found family trope (my favorite)! I loved that we got to see actual interactions with the gods/goddesses of this world, and although it is predictable, that should not deter you from reading this book. Elander is 🥵 but that's all I'm gonna say about him. The ending has a bit of a plot twist, but as I said it is kind of predictable. I ENJOYED IT NO LESS THOUGH it was still exciting to read!!
Favorite Quote: "The closer I get to the end, she had told Cas once, the more I find myself wanting to go back to the beginning."
content warning: anxiety & panic attacks
I LOVED THIS BOOK!! It's perfect for readers that enjoyed the Throne of Glass series by Sara J. Mass, any lover of high fantasy, and the found family trope (my favorite)! I loved that we got to see actual interactions with the gods/goddesses of this world, and although it is predictable, that should not deter you from reading this book. Elander is 🥵 but that's all I'm gonna say about him. The ending has a bit of a plot twist, but as I said it is kind of predictable. I ENJOYED IT NO LESS THOUGH it was still exciting to read!!
Favorite Quote: "The closer I get to the end, she had told Cas once, the more I find myself wanting to go back to the beginning."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book is constantly very graphic and is very detailed about everything. The main character, Marcos, works in a processing plant for human meat and oversees every aspect of the industry, so when I say it goes into detail I mean it!
Overall a great book and amazing commentary on capitalism, greed, media, and the normalization/desensitization of the horrible truths of the world.
Overall a great book and amazing commentary on capitalism, greed, media, and the normalization/desensitization of the horrible truths of the world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Gore, Blood, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Child death and Infidelity
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Trafficking, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? Yes
5.0
this is hands down my favorite book I've ever read (and I've read A LOT of fantasy/high fantasy novels).
*edit: I put it's complicated for diversity since some of the characters are racially ambiguous and I also know that the 4th book has LGBTQ+ representation 🏳️🌈 we love to see it)*
I will say something though that might help y'all WHEN you read the book "series" that I didn't know myself when I started reading them. Each book is kind of like a stand alone novel all set in the same world and each book has a different main character. Don't let that deter you from reading though this author is amazing!! I did a bit of research since I haven't finished all of the books yet but from what I've seen you'll want to read the books in this order: Graceling (so that the mystery and fun isn't ruined for you and it was published first), then Fire, Bitterblue, and then Winterkeep (so excited for that one I can't wait!) That also happens to be the publication order but I've seen that some people will start with fire or go straight from Graceling to Bitterblue. I don't recommend it 🤷🏾♀️ I hope y'all enjoy the book!!!
*edit: I put it's complicated for diversity since some of the characters are racially ambiguous and I also know that the 4th book has LGBTQ+ representation 🏳️🌈 we love to see it)*
I will say something though that might help y'all WHEN you read the book "series" that I didn't know myself when I started reading them. Each book is kind of like a stand alone novel all set in the same world and each book has a different main character. Don't let that deter you from reading though this author is amazing!! I did a bit of research since I haven't finished all of the books yet but from what I've seen you'll want to read the books in this order: Graceling (so that the mystery and fun isn't ruined for you and it was published first), then Fire, Bitterblue, and then Winterkeep (so excited for that one I can't wait!) That also happens to be the publication order but I've seen that some people will start with fire or go straight from Graceling to Bitterblue. I don't recommend it 🤷🏾♀️ I hope y'all enjoy the book!!!