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491 reviews

Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao

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3.0

I had high hopes for this book, because I loved Iron Widow. But this second book seemed to lose some of the heart of the first. While I agree with many of the ideas offered, the story often felt more preachy than adventure.
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison

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emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No

3.0

Heartstopper: Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

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challenging emotional hopeful 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? No

5.0

The Blood Trials by N.E. Davenport

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adventurous challenging emotional inspiring mysterious sad 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

5.0

40-Love by Olivia Dade

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.