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Skin of the Night by Claire D. Bennett
tense
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? Yes
2.0
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
Breaking All Her Rules by Maisey Yates
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
In this 1920s-infused take on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, we follow Mae as she navigates the politics and power of the family-ruled island she calls home. The cutthroat Prosper family has everything Mae has always wanted - magic, power, a sense of belonging. All of that changes in one night when Mae finds out that the family patriarch is keeping secrets and not everything is as it seems.
What I loved:
• The world-building and magic system were wonderful. Well thought out and beautifully executed. It was interesting, especially the spirits and their music.
• Although there were times that I disliked Mae, I loved her character growth. She is quiet and a bit of a pushover because she’s desperate to fit in with the Prosper family. When she finally stops doing that, and calls her so-called friends out, it was just perfect.
• Of course, my favourite character was Ivo. I always go for the sad, reclusive, mysterious men. Especially if they’re powerful and self-deprecating.
What I wish were different:
• I wish there had been more. Not just because I wanted to keep reading but because I felt like the ending was a bit rushed and like it isn’t finished yet. Perhaps the author ending things like this for a sequel if they wished to.
Overall, Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe was a great read and I would definitely recommend it. It was a well-paced and incredibly intriguing YA fantasy about forbidden magic, ambition, and family secrets.
Overall, Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe was a great read and I would definitely recommend it. It was a well-paced and incredibly intriguing YA fantasy about forbidden magic, ambition, and family secrets.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Slavery
Kettle Bottom by Diane Gilliam Fisher
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, and Death of parent
To Hate Adam Connor by Ella Maise
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
3.5
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5