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The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi

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dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

a terribly beautiful story, something like an old grimm fairytale made modern. Gorgeous, lyrical prose that transports you into the dark magic of the tale— or rather the dark magic of life. 
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A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber

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hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross

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adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

Gorgeous gorgeous writing! Absolutely in love with the atmospheric world building. The best parts of her book were the intricately painted scenes, vivid and lush descriptions and aesthetic plot choices (the ballads, the spirits, etc.) the love story was pretty cute too 
My Murder by Katie Williams

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emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.25

The Bronzed Beasts by Roshani Chokshi

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett

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adventurous dark medium-paced
basically if magic was technology set in a fantasy world. The magic is built on a system similar to science, mainly reminiscent of computer programming lol. Not really my vibe but still enjoyed it.
Valeriaaaa 🤭👀🫶
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

definitely has potential. The characters and their relationships is the shining star of this book. Their dynamic really jumps out from the page. Hypnos and Laila have my HEART. Love the commentary on harmful patriarchal and European-centric systems and constructs. The magic was cool. I would say the plot was a little hit and miss for me at times, it felt like it just needed more time and better planning to gain its footing. Sets up the rest of the series really well though! Looking forward to reading the next book. 
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

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adventurous challenging lighthearted
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

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adventurous funny fast-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

5.0

warmed my little faerie heart