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5 reviews

Once & Future by A.R. Capetta, Cory McCarthy

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

3.5

Space wizards and generations trauma. King Arthur like you never seen HER before. A diverse band of knights. Fight against a corrupt form of government that is hiding terrible world destroying secrets.

It wasn't something I would normally read, however it was definitely entertaining and a unique retelling of King Arthur. I give it a 3.5.
The Luminaries by Susan Dennard

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mysterious 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

2.5

Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

From the 1st page I was hooked. A very unique fantasy world that you can easily get lost in. This is the 1st book I've read from this author and cannot wait for Ghostsmith. I'm definitely not one for romance but definitely enjoyed how the author incorporated it into the story without it being the overarching plot. 
Perilous Times by Thomas D. Lee

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

This was the 1st book I've read in years and it got me back into reading again. The unique take on King Arthur and the knights of the round table were both fun and entertaining. It was an easy read full of magic, talking squirrels and a underlining message on the environment and our effect on it. As a debut book it pasted my expectations and I am looking forward to reading  more books from the author.
Ink & Sigil by Kevin Hearne

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adventurous funny 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

4.0

This was the first book I've read from this author and I am happy to say I will be counting the series. A new type of magic I've yet to see and creatures from fairy tales in the modern world. Curses, fighting, whiskey, Gin, and raisin scones all lead to this amazing story.