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211 reviews

King of Greed by Ana Huang

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3.75

this definitely could've been rated higher but i got annoyed by some things.

the first half i was obsessed!! and then they decided to be friends with benefits and then they got married again... i much would've preferred a promise to marriage again rather than the wedding again. 
Fear Me, Fear Me Not by Elodie Nowodazkij

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

this was fun! thrillers are easy to read but still enjoyable, i kept theorising who it would be and didn't expect it to be a double stunt moment
One NIght Before Christmas by Serenity Woods

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emotional lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

this was short and sweet, i liked all characters and their history 
Little Lies & Valetines by Lashell Rain

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

another 'dark romance', i feel like this one didn't have enough plot and enough time for me to care for the characters deeply 
My Turn by Madilyn DeRose

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

3.5

i really don't know my stance on dark romance yet, this was my first book into the genre and i can't tell if this is a heavier dark romance or if this is the standard.

there was aspects i liked and aspects i didn't but overall the plot was interesting and made for a good book 
Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl by Joya Goffney

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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

honestly, i'm giving this 5 stars! 

i've never read a book that spoke about vaginismus so openly, and also so openly about the ideas of virginity (not only in churches but in general life) 

the characters grew on me so fast and i liked them so much 
Gifted: A Bonus Novel by Savannah Kade

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inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

i don't read many books about people on the spectrum but this was so good !!! i felt seen and understood, 

both of them thinking they're doing the right thing and then having to think how the other person is thinking about it ugh yes 
Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

oh west and skylar i'm in love with both of you!! 

i need to be more like skylar, she's so closed and lost but opens up to herself and her own happiness it's beautiful 
King of Pride by Ana Huang

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

i read king of wrath so long ago but i had been excited about this one! i liked kai as a character and isabella , they felt fresh and new