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The Worst Duke in London by Amalie Howard
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This was cute and a fun time, I just didn’t fully connect with the characters. I didn’t mind that it wasn’t completely period accurate but some of the modern dialogue took me out a bit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
City of Salvation by Marie Maravilla
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Wanted to read something a little gritty to help stave off a book hangover after reading Deep End and it kind of worked. Wasn’t great, wasn’t terrible. I definitely would not say it could be read as a stand-alone, there were so many references to the previous books that weren’t recapped at all. I read interconnected stand-alones out of order all the time with no issue, this one was a little trickier.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Trafficking
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Everything this woman does is magic and I am absolutely obsessed. I clocked Pen right away and was so glad when we finally had an excuse not to like her. I get that she had personal growth and blah blah but I still hater her lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse and Death of parent
Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roehrich
dark
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? No
0.0
This may be the dumbest thing I’ve ever read. From the jump, this felt like shitty ZA fanfic. I hated every second of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Classism
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I don’t know why I picked this up knowing it was a Wuthering Heights retelling. I love angst and tension but not that kind.
I liked the structure of the book, it enhanced the tension & drama of the story, I just hated everything after the 50% mark.
I liked the structure of the book, it enhanced the tension & drama of the story, I just hated everything after the 50% mark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was so beautiful. I love Hannah’s writing so much. Every book is so sweet and funny but they pack such an emotional punch. I love them even if they always give me the biggest book hangovers 😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was sweet but I could not get past the miscommunication trope and the randomly inserted 2nd love interest.
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Still fighting off tears I write this. This was a beautiful story about friendship, persevering and forgiveness. I highly recommend the audiobook, I felt like I was sitting next to Young-sook while she told me about her life. This story will stick with me forever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Colonisation, and War
Lessons with the Mothman by Kathryn Moon
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
If Kathryn Moon writes it, I’m absolutely going to read it. This was a fun little romp, it’s been a while since I’ve read a monster romance so it was fun to dip my toes back into the pond. I didn’t fully connect with the characters but I loved their dynamics and as always, the representation was top tier. Can’t wait for the next one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity and Toxic relationship