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clairefrances_8's reviews
130 reviews
Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I won’t be reading the rest of the series but it was a decent distraction for the evening.
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
It read like bad screenwriting for dialogue the author thought I’d want to hear instead of actual dialogue. I made it 20 pages and just couldn’t imagine reading the rest
A Game of Veils by Eva Chase
it really is a death per trial round. Mentally prepare for that.
adventurous
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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Felt like something I’d read before due to the whole “trial for hand in marriage” plot structure but then DAMN OK.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Royals of Villain Academy: Books 1 - 4 by Eva Chase
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Enjoyed - glad to have all four in the first volume.
Pestilence by Laura Thalassa
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I feel like this was overhyped based on how much it came into my feed for booktok/insta. Interesting premise for a series, but the pace of the book was odd. Too long spent on some things enemies to lovers and not enough time developing the characters after a fundamental challenge/major plot point of conflict. Also sorry but the jump to the future with little note that they have kids now?? Idk just not for me
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
As someone who’s struggled with OCD since childhood, this coming of age of a young 20 something necromancer plagued by “Shadow Voice” felt like the first time I got to read a genuine understanding of OCD. I came for the plot (give me a missing sibling and a game of wits any damn day) but fell in love with assurance Ophelia finds for herself.
Didn’t give the full 5 because it felt too quickly resolved at the end. Recommending to everyone. Excited for what comes next.
Didn’t give the full 5 because it felt too quickly resolved at the end. Recommending to everyone. Excited for what comes next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Mental illness and Violence
Skates & Stones by Heather C. Myers, Frankie Cardona
dark
tense
fast-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? Yes
2.0
Fast paced and the age of the characters seems reallllyyyy at odds with behavior/sexual exploits. It’s not even about the red flag content - the pacing of the book felt rushed. Characters not well developed. I can’t even imagine reading anything more in this series.
On the plus side - no pregnancy trope so at least there’s that.
On the plus side - no pregnancy trope so at least there’s that.
The Fiancé Dilemma by Elena Armas
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The Plastic Turn by Ranjan Ghosh
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
My brain has new folds. Insightful and research develops well throughout. This written for academia, some assumed knowledge on the part of the reader occurs. At times it feels like density for densities sake.
Court of Serpents and Secrets by Eliza Raine
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.25