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Funny Story by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
fast-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
5.0
The Road of Bones by Demi Winters
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
5.0
It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Fjordensaga: Saga of the Champions by Kriss Dean
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Fjordensaga tells the story of five champions who have volunteered and then been deemed worthy to fight to the death in The Sonne. The winner will be crowned King of Fjorden.
A month before the Sonne, the country of Svaymark launches its attack on Fjorden and Sofia, reigning princess who leads Parliament, decided to move the Sonne up a month in an attempt to spare her father the King from meeting Swaymark in battle.
This is a fast paced fantasy with a romance subplot. Told from multiple POVs, the focus of the story is on Sofia and her skill in running the governmental side of the kingdom.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this! I loved getting to know all of the champions and even enjoyed the bit of a love triangle that developed between Sofia, Karsten, and Dag. The ending caught me by surprise (I was NOT expecting to cry so much reading this book!) but I love the way that the story was concluded.
I haven't seen anything from the author indicating whether this is the first in a series or a standalone. The story was wrapped up well enough that it could be a standalone, but I'm so invested in the characters that I hope it turns into a trilogy or duology!
A month before the Sonne, the country of Svaymark launches its attack on Fjorden and Sofia, reigning princess who leads Parliament, decided to move the Sonne up a month in an attempt to spare her father the King from meeting Swaymark in battle.
This is a fast paced fantasy with a romance subplot. Told from multiple POVs, the focus of the story is on Sofia and her skill in running the governmental side of the kingdom.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this! I loved getting to know all of the champions and even enjoyed the bit of a love triangle that developed between Sofia, Karsten, and Dag. The ending caught me by surprise (I was NOT expecting to cry so much reading this book!) but I love the way that the story was concluded.
I haven't seen anything from the author indicating whether this is the first in a series or a standalone. The story was wrapped up well enough that it could be a standalone, but I'm so invested in the characters that I hope it turns into a trilogy or duology!
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.25
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0