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42 reviews

dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was a wild ride from beginning to end. All of what I’ve ever known about Dracula’s brides is very minimal but I heard this was sapphic and that the prose was beautiful and it did not disappoint. S.T. Gibson wrote something truly spectacular and I think this story might not be everyone’s cup of tea but I enjoyed it.

Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Finding out that this originally was where the series ended was WILD! I finished this book ready to find out what happens next. I loved how this book allowed Warner and Juliette to truly find each other and ugh there were so many moments of me just giggling and also emotional because I love these two so much. I felt like the ending was rushed and that’s the only reason I rated it less than 5 stars because otherwise it was AMAZING.

Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

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adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

YEP I understand why this series is a hit. Book 1 was great but once I read the Destroy Me novella, I knew things were about to get going and book 2 did not disappoint. I love the way Mafi allows us to understand the complexities of Juliette and how she experiences the world after so much time in isolation. Juliette is a MC who has simply been through shit and yet she has to overcome it and grow to help others and ultimately is figuring out who she is and is forced to find her strength and overcome her past. And Warner… yeah I’m ready for the next book and can’t wait to see what happens next.

Fracture Me by Tahereh Mafi

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adventurous slow-paced

Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

I totally know WHY this novella is important and needed for the series and plot, but ooof it was a lot being stuck in Adam’s head even if it was less than 70 pages. I think it helped with understanding his perspective and how he feels about Juliette but all I could think about was getting back to my girl.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I just love this book with all my heart and this reread post watching Season 1 was so enjoyable. I tried not to nitpick the differences made in the show and truly loved a lot of the changes made and love that I can still enjoy the original book.

I Love You Because I Love You by Mượn Thị Văn

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

What We Don't Talk About by Charlot Kristensen

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medium-paced