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Weapon by Lynette Noni

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adventurous challenging hopeful mysterious tense fast-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

This was a good ending to the duology. We got answers to everything. There was a lot of action and twists, with a villain you never would expect. It was great. 

The only thing I didn’t like was that things just kept happening out of nowhere and it felt like a child’s game of imagination where they’re like “this happens, but oh wait, this happens.” It went a bit overboard sometimes. 
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-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

4.0

I loved this book so much. The developments between Jude and Cardan were so well written. I really connected to them both. The only reason this book got 4 stars is because the ending just seemed to perfect. It could have used a slightly darker ending. It was still a great read though. 
Whisper by Lynette Noni

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challenging hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense medium-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

This was an amazing read. I never wanted to put this book down. Jane Doe was a great character. She had flaws and vulnerabilities, and a snarky personality. The story itself was so interesting as well. I never knew what to expect. I highly recommend this book, especially for those Aussies out there looking for something written by one of us. 
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The Wicked King by Holly Black

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adventurous 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? It's complicated

5.0

This was an amazing sequel and I loved every minute of it. The politics of this world intrigue me so much. I absolutely love Jude as a character. Cardan’s character development was great. And that ending…. I am so excited to read Queen of Nothing. I can’t get enough of these books.
Lore by Alexandra Bracken

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-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

This book drew me in right from the first page. I loved Lore as a character and seeing all the things she went through to become who she is. I loved the twists, even though I did catch one before it was revealed. I loved the friendships and the connections between the characters. It all felt so real. The Agon itself was interesting as well, but a bit different than I expected. Overall, a great book. 
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The Shadowglass by Rin Chupeco

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I’m not really sure how I feel about this one. I mean, the story wrapped up nicely, but the pacing was off. The past and present had very similar things going on and sometimes, a thing that happened in the past also happened almost exactly the same way in the present. It felt like I was reading the same scenes twice. It made for a bit of a struggle to get through.

The writing style was still beautiful and the editing was a lot better. I do love how Rin Chupeco writes her characters. Likh’s character development was interesting and I thought it was well done. 

Overall, it was interesting, but with the repetition it got very confusing and a bit dull. 
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

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adventurous lighthearted 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

4.0

The Cruel Prince was a book I said I would never read because I thought it was a romance. It was only recently that I found out it was not, and that it was actually a book filled with political intrigue. I did enjoy it immensely, but I also found it a bit childish. It is definitely for younger readers. I didn’t expect it to end how it did. 
I love Jude as a character and how she develops. I’m very interested to see where she goes in the future.
Cardan was a a-hole but there were times where I could tell that there was more to him than that. 
I also liked the supporting characters. The role Taryn played in all of this actually shocked me. 
I am really excited to continue the series and see where it all goes. 
How Much To..? by Matt Shaw

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challenging dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book was messed up on so many levels. It was less about gore and more about taboo challenges and I found it a little tame, but it was still disgusting in a few parts. Definitely not something to read if you’re squeamish. Even though I did enjoy it, I think this will be my first and last time reading a book like this.



I was honestly doing ok until the homeless man came in and Lois started doing the challenges. It was gross and descriptive. 
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A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
This book was a mess of exposition and whiny characters. The writing style was so dry and technical. Even the audiobook sounded like it was being read from a textbook. There wasn’t much happening and the chapters were so long that I had to push to get through each one. That’s not what I want from my books. The world building and magic system barely made any sense. I really don’t get the hype for this one. I really was excited to read it though. 
The Heart Forger by Rin Chupeco

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

The Heart Forger was an action packed sequel to the Bone Witch. I love Rin Chupeco’s writing style and her storytelling. The two time lines are both very interesting. There was a bit of a disconnect between the two at some points, but it didn’t affect the story too badly. I can’t wait to find out how she ended up on the Sea of Skulls in the past and what she is going to do in the present. It is such an intriguing story with amazing characters. 

The only downside of this book was the editing. Some character dialogue was so off and mislabeled that it did make some parts hard to read. Once I figured out what was going on, I was able to decipher who was meant to be speaking. Luckily, with kindle, we are able to let the publishers know these mistakes. 
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