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330 reviews
A Court Bright and Broken by Amy Patrick
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An amazing *fae* spin on the classic Cinderella story. It was immersive, flirty, and captivating. The banter was top tier. A true romastasy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Grief, and Death of parent
Gild by Raven Kennedy
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
An enthralling spin on the tale of Midas and his touch of gold. Slow pace. Read TW/CW. Not much really occurs in this book. I'm hoping more plot happens in book 2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Slavery
Thorns at Sunrise by Janeen Ippolito, Janeen Ippolito
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The premise of this Sleepy Beauty retelling was compelling and interesting but had not nearly enough time to develop. It felt very rushed and left no time to explain things that could have used some exposition. It would have really enhanced the overall world building.
Met By Midnight by Janeen Ippolito
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
A new and inventive spin on the Cinderella tale. Met By Midnight has an interesting magic system of folks that heal others calling "receiving / receivers" that can take away pain/illness. It made me think a lot of the novel The Giver and "Receiving" in that novel. The book here accomplished a lot in a short number of pages, but I feel like almost *too* much was trying to be squeezed in.
My Funny Demon Valentine: Deluxe Limited Edition by Aurora Ascher
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
The writing felt okay. I struggled to enjoy the story because it felt so stretched and had plot holes. The premise seems great, and it started out interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A heartbreaking story about two sisters' lives, rise to fame, and the elusive events that shattered it all to pieces. This story shows how each character deals with their emotions, trauma, and past. How they carry it, avoid it, or how sometimes...the show must go on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
The Stars Are Dying by Chloe C. Peñaranda
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Stars are Dying... as well as my attention span throughout this book at times. It has the bones of a great plot but drawls on and on at various places. Just when I would think "ok let's DNR," another carrot on a stick would nudge me to read another chapter. Overall, I'm glad I stuck with it. The story was decent but hits lulls at times. Characters were well written. I'll read book 2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Decent mystery/murder plotline, but the characters' 'voices' all felt very similar.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, and Murder
Immortal Consequences by I.V. Marie
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
School after you kick the bucket? That literally is the definition of purgatory in this new twist on dark academia. Steeped with blood, magic, betrayal, and dark corridors of secrets...this book was a wild ride from cover to cover.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
3.5
3.5 stars: An immersive tale of rich world building and political intrigue. The characters were so deep and full of emotion. Written in dual POV. Creative magic system. Loved the winged serpents!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent