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Red as Blood, or Tales from the Sisters Grimmer by Tanith Lee
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Perfect Poppy by Casia Pickering
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.0
Do check the trigger warnings for this book before reading. Perfect Poppy is part of the Darkest Desires book series. My thanks to the author for the arc copy.
I loved the story especially that Poppy was going after those that wronged her or other women. An avenging angel if you will. Enter Own a mortician by day and serial unaliver by night...he also runs a side business making jerky...don't ask what's in it. The banter between these two characters was top tier and I loved them so much. I won't spoil it but I will say this was a fun read and I look forward to more in this series.
If you liked Brynne Weavers Ruinous Love Trilogy you'll enjoy this book too!
I loved the story especially that Poppy was going after those that wronged her or other women. An avenging angel if you will. Enter Own a mortician by day and serial unaliver by night...he also runs a side business making jerky...don't ask what's in it. The banter between these two characters was top tier and I loved them so much. I won't spoil it but I will say this was a fun read and I look forward to more in this series.
If you liked Brynne Weavers Ruinous Love Trilogy you'll enjoy this book too!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cannibalism, and Murder
Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale by James Dean, Kimberly Dean
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
My daughter is really into trying to read right now so these are the perfect books to teach her with. This was short and fun and also taught a lesson in using what you have to make the most of it.
Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christy Mandin
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This is a cute kids book about tolerance for others and that being different is ok. My daughter enjoyed it and now wants to know all about poisonous plants.
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As Above, So Below by D.M. Darcy
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
5.0
I would have never guessed that this was a debut novel from DM Darcy. The character and worldbuilding was exquisite perfection. With twists to keep me guessing and turns to rip my heart out, put it back, only to do it all again. Let me tell you I loved every minute of it!
Paige and PJ were absolutely wonderful in the performance of this book. They made me love them as Ves and Ryc one moment and hate them as secondary characters the next. Which tells me they're masters at their craft. Both have such amazing range that each character was a brand new voice.
Definitely recommend this one if you love romantasy between one above and one below. I cannot wait for book two.
Paige and PJ were absolutely wonderful in the performance of this book. They made me love them as Ves and Ryc one moment and hate them as secondary characters the next. Which tells me they're masters at their craft. Both have such amazing range that each character was a brand new voice.
Definitely recommend this one if you love romantasy between one above and one below. I cannot wait for book two.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: War
Minor: Sexual assault
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Barbara is amazing. I think this may be my fav of the series. I also loved that the stories intertwined with the other two books. Really this was the perfect wrap up to the series. I enjoyed the narrator's performance in this book though wish the voices were a little different.
Masquerade of Bones by J. Ember Hintz
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
tense
slow-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
5.0
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0