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38 reviews

Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier

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adventurous hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Mini Review:
I have been on a dragon kick this year and Makiia Lucier's Dragonfruit may be the most beautifully written one of them so far. This lushly crafted Pacific Islander-inspired YA Romantasy had dragons, pirates, princes, and a unique soft magic system that I enjoyed immensely. I was pulled to Hannalei and her compassion despite everything and there wasn't a moment I was not rooting for her and Prince Sam. The romance part of this romance was lacking, but I still had the best time delving into mythology I might not have otherwise learned about.

full review: coming soon
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

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funny inspiring lighthearted fast-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

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

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emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera

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adventurous challenging emotional inspiring medium-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? Yes

4.75

Don't Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban

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

4.25

The Diablo's Curse by Gabe Cole Novoa

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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

4.75

Amazing story. And the audiobook narrated by vico Ortiz was the best choice. 
The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This book has some amazing world building.
and I love how for the first half I wasn't sure who the assassin and prince were. I was definitely tricked 🤣
I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea

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adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon

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funny inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Amazing world building 🥰