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A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
dark
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
5.0
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.0
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Don't Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.5
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
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? It's complicated
2.5
Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music by Rob Sheffield
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
Invisible Strings: 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift by Kristie Frederick Daugherty
3.0
A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Thanks to Harper Fire for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
London, 1923 an event happens that changes the world and a war erupts between humans and dragons. And Vivian Featherswallow is in the middle of it. All Vivian wants to do is go to school and get an internship to study dragon languages and watch her younger sister grow up. However, when her parents are arrested as rebels, her entire world is flipped upside down. A lifeline, a job is offered to her, in exchange her family will be safe. Arriving at Bletchley Park, she discovers she’s been recruited as a Codebreaker and helping the war effort.
At first Vivian believes her challenge is doable and she’ll be able to finish it. But as time goes on, she realizes her task is damn near impossible and the bubble she’s grown up in isn’t as safe as she thought, and eventually Viv must ask the question: what war is she really fighting?
This story was epic and was immediately sucked into the story. This book was unlike anything I’ve read and I immediately loved Vivian. Thought it took her a bit of time to come around, it was fun reading her grow as a character. She did something really stupid to begin with but with her new friends she has some tough realizations. I really hope there’s a sequel as the book ended epically. I laughed (Vivian’s sarcasm is epic), cried (the ending) and fell in love with the characters throughout the story. Highly recommend this book.
On sale January 7, 2025.
London, 1923 an event happens that changes the world and a war erupts between humans and dragons. And Vivian Featherswallow is in the middle of it. All Vivian wants to do is go to school and get an internship to study dragon languages and watch her younger sister grow up. However, when her parents are arrested as rebels, her entire world is flipped upside down. A lifeline, a job is offered to her, in exchange her family will be safe. Arriving at Bletchley Park, she discovers she’s been recruited as a Codebreaker and helping the war effort.
At first Vivian believes her challenge is doable and she’ll be able to finish it. But as time goes on, she realizes her task is damn near impossible and the bubble she’s grown up in isn’t as safe as she thought, and eventually Viv must ask the question: what war is she really fighting?
This story was epic and was immediately sucked into the story. This book was unlike anything I’ve read and I immediately loved Vivian. Thought it took her a bit of time to come around, it was fun reading her grow as a character. She did something really stupid to begin with but with her new friends she has some tough realizations. I really hope there’s a sequel as the book ended epically. I laughed (Vivian’s sarcasm is epic), cried (the ending) and fell in love with the characters throughout the story. Highly recommend this book.
On sale January 7, 2025.
Games Untold by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? No
5.0