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Bride of the Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes

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emotional tense medium-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? No

2.75

Honestly, insta-love is not my thing. The fact that these two after just minutes of meetings were so head over heals was kinda meh for me. The world building was great. Characters were great. But the whole gods-gift thing...was left completely unexplained. Which humans get them and why? How? Is there a ceremony for it? So many questions. I loved the idea, it just needs some finishing touches, in my opinion.
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Honeycomb: Seven Days. Six Strangers. One Experimental Drug. by S.B. Caves

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Claustrophobic and eerie. Had me completely on edge and paranoid. It's definitely a perfect book for those who enjoy medical ethics debates and government conspiracies.
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Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O'Malley

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A cozy, feel-good romance that is definitely a must-have on any holiday TBR! 
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Twelve Bones by Rosie Talbot

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emotional mysterious tense slow-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? It's complicated

3.0

I loved the first novel so much and picked this book up thinking I'd love it as well. The pacing was just a bit too lagging for me personally. I also kept putting this novel down in favor of reading other titles due to the lack action happening. I will say, the major redeeming factor in this book is the characters. They are so well written and lovable. It was a job to spend some more time with them again after book 1.
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The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Such a cozy fantasy, reminiscent of Legends and Lattes. The vibes of the adventure were the friends we made along the way. Found family trope. 
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Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

Seductive and enchanting! If Caraval was a new adult novel, this would be it. Loved the whole 'say name 3 times' thing. Very Beetlejuice vibes.
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Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma

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dark mysterious 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

4.25

Seductive, dark, and full of betrayal. 
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Immortal: Deluxe Limited Edition by Sue Lynn Tan

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adventurous inspiring fast-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

A fast-paced tale full of romance and betrayal and magic. I was captivated the whole time. Beautiful imagery, storytelling, and character development. Enemies to lovers, rich world building, and a love story for the ages.
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Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay

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dark emotional 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

1.75

This wasn't my vibe. Emotionally and physically torturing someone in order to mold them into a literal monster was just...too much. Also, wasn't sure what was supposed to be real or supernatural 🤔 Maybe that was the point?
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Let's Split Up by Bill Wood

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A twist on the "scooby doo" mystery vibe. With a healthy dusting of horror tropes and scares, this was a delightful spooky read for autumn. Absolutely loved all the "Scream" movie references. Enjoyed how self-referential and meta the characters were.
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