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Knight in Black Leather by Johnny Day
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
A thrilling debut novel, this cyberpunk story has elements of Australian grunge literature and a lot more charm than you might think at first. Action packed its a fun ride to join Bon's journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Alcohol
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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
The way Muir has crafted this narrative with switching points of view, layers of mystery, and intense emotion has me totally enraptured by The Locked Tomb once again. Looking forward to reading the next entry.
Daindreth's Empress by Elisabeth Wheatley
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Daindreth's Sorceress by Elisabeth Wheatley
adventurous
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? No
4.75
Daindreth's Traitor by Elisabeth Wheatley
adventurous
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? No
4.5
Daindreth's Outlaw by Elisabeth Wheatley
adventurous
hopeful
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
4.75
What a fantastic sequel, I'm loving the continuation of this story and am excited to read the next book in the series. Especially loved the addition of Daindreth and Thadred's points of view!
Daindreth's Assassin by Elisabeth Wheatley
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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? No
5.0
Absolutely adored this book. Wheatley's writing is purposeful, brimming with details, and utterly entrancing. Can hardly wait to start reading book 2!
The Crimson Moth by Kristen Ciccarelli
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
The writing is compelling and Gideon is a fascinating character but overall it didn't grip me. I think it just wasn't my precise cup of tea, I'm sure others will adore it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Blood
Minor: Child death, Drug abuse, Death of parent
Emergency Exit Only by Michelle Upton
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
An enjoyable romp with heartouching moments, Upton has a talent for combining the humorous with the heartfelt.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide