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The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I went into this knowing nothing other than it was an audiobook and it was "skip the line" on Libby. Holy smokes am I glad I took a chance on this one! Thriller novel with murder, family drama, and just general chaos. So many twists and turns that kept me guessing but didn't frustrate me for not knowing.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What would you do if you could live forever, but no one remembers you? This is a wonderful story exploring that answer. The character building is marvelous - I feel in love with Addie immediately.
Chasing the Wild by Elliott Rose
5.0
I needed this after Onyx Storm crushed my soul. Spice, HEA, cowboys, horses - I'm in. Say less. Well written characters, plot - not just spice, and the spice was SPICING.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
emotional
tense
- 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
This is very hard with no spoilers, but I think I got it. Rebecca has done it again. The plot, the characters, the emotional damage - everything we love and hate from the first two books is here again. I am leaving the world behind for a bit as I recover from this read, but Rebecca - THANK YOU. This world has rekindled the love of reading fantasy I had as a girl, and this installment of the series was no different. Fly or die everyone!
A Sh*tload of Crazy Powers by Jackson Ford
4.0
Dang - that is NOT what I expected. That reveal on chapter 48 is still giving me whiplash. I'm really sad this is the end of Teagan's story, but I'm so glad that I got to go on the journey! Realistic sci-fi/fantasy lovers will really enjoy this COMPLETED series!
The Princesses of Iowa by M. Molly Backes
informative
inspiring
reflective
- 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
Restitution by Leigh Rivers
dark
emotional
- 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
Voracious by Leigh Rivers
dark
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0