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Craving by Lilian Monroe

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challenging hopeful tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Conquest by Lilian Monroe

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funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

Lies that Blemish by Leia Stone

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful 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

Lies That Bind by Leia Stone

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challenging tense fast-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

4.0

The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

It's Mother-Pucking Christmas! by Alina Jacobs

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.

Talking about marrying her after 2 dates. One of which he hardly was around her.

Eclipsed Heart by Jen L. Grey

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challenging emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.0

Destined Mate by Jen L. Grey

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adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Girl Who Broke the World by Renee Hayes

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

Unfortunately I DNF this book at 10%

Firstly, the prologue is an entire chapter of world building. It’s a total info dump that we are expected to remember and apply into the story, which doesn’t get recovered later. I have no connection to this world to give me the motivation to apply or care about this knowledge.

Secondly, the dialogue is just so …. Stilted. They don’t sound like people when they talk. Honestly they came across as very robotic and I just couldn’t get into the story, especially considering that talking is a huge part of the book.

Thirdly, and while I don’t have an explanation for this as I didn’t get far enough into the story, the FMCs life / mom just made no sense. Her mom was protective and wanted to keep her safe/have a normal life but pulled her from school, forbade her from going into the village and told her to trust no one? Yea that’s totally normal.

I hope this book finds its audience, it just wasn’t me.

Thank you to the Nerd Fam and the author for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0