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267 reviews
The September House by Carissa Orlando
dark
mysterious
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? No
5.0
The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It got better the more you read
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Classism
The Watchers by A.M. Shine
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
This was definitely spooky and unsettling, but at what cost? The pacing was either rushed or way too slow. The characters 2D and often felt things were over explained. The amount of times Mina looked back on her old life was annoying as we had no connection to it. I definitely skimmed through some parts as it dragged. I was not expecting the big twist at the end though or I would have rated this 2 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicide, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The best fantasy as it has a little bit of everything and doesn’t try too hard
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: Child death and War
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Prose and whimsical world building
Not much happens
You aren’t missing out if you choose not to read
Not much happens
You aren’t missing out if you choose not to read
Don't Believe It by Charlie Donlea
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I wish it was more character focused and less narrative focused, choosing to show instead of tell. Although I did guess the “twist” from the beginning, the ending still surprised me.
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
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? No
3.5
Soo many characters and povs now. This book was faster paced than the last two, but still so incredibly long. I just am ready for the conclusion of the series.
In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Probably the best romance novel I’ve read
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Gun violence, and War