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The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

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4.0

Brutal Titan by E.V. Olsen

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Savage Titan by E.V. Olsen

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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

2.0

A Deal with the Elf King [Dramatized Adaption] by Elise Kova

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adventurous mysterious fast-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

2.5

Funny Story by Emily Henry

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

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adventurous dark mysterious 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

3.0

Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases by Maia Lee-Chin

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informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

An informative book that any reader can gain something new from. Each passage briefly discusses a piece of Roman history surrounding a, sometimes common sometimes niche, Latin phrase. I'd recommend reading a few passages at a time, rather than the entire book in one go. 

My favorite passages include: Serves Animae Dimidium Meae, Neque Semper Arcum Tendit Apollo, Imperium Sine Fine, Carpe Diem, Nemo Saltat Sobrius

"Violent begets violent, and brutality creates brutalists; more men willing to conque, deface, and burn." 

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review!
When Among Crows by Veronica Roth

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adventurous hopeful 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? No

3.5

Time to Shine by Rachel Reid

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

The Most by Jessica Anthony

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reflective fast-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 enjoyed this book so much more than I expected, even if I only gave it a 3.5. I preferred Kathy’s POV, but the entire book was very compulsively readable. The subtle plot twists kept me reading, and the overall atmosphere of the story was very reflective of the time period this story is set in. Also I love a good tennis story, so bonus points for that. 

Thanks to Little Brown and Company and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review!