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The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

A beautiful conclusion to Shiori's story that does a wonderful job tying up the remaining questions from the end of 'Six Crimson Cranes'.
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

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adventurous emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.5

I utterly enjoyed Six Crimson Cranes and am excited to read the next book. 
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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adventurous dark emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

A gripping sci-fantasy filled with mystery and action.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

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adventurous challenging dark 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

Collins has done a brilliant job with this prequel to the Hunger Games. I was absolutely riveted learning Snow's story.
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Better Blurb Writing for Authors by Olivia Atwater

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informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Atwater has put together a fantastic resource with this book. If you're struggling to write a blurb or have been feeling that your blurbs are underperforming and want to take a crack at rewriting them I highly recommend picking up this book to help you along the way!
Fall of empires by Maddie Jensen

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adventurous challenging emotional 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? Yes

5.0

Truly a fulfilling ending to this fantastic trilogy. Fall of Empires had me racing to finish it, desperate to know how everything would end and it did not disappoint.
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Shiver by Allie Reynolds

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

5.0

Utterly thrilling! Reynolds kept me guessing until the end.
Memory Weave by Kel E. Fox

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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? Yes

5.0

Another thrilling installment in The Lightless Prophecy that's left me eagerly anticipating the release of the next. Memory Weave is chock full of action, romance, and magic.
Heir of Kings by Maddie Jensen

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adventurous challenging dark emotional 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? N/A

4.75

I'm so glad book 3 is coming out this year because after the rollercoaster of events and emotions in Heir of Kings I am beyond excited to see what comes next in the Legacy of the Lost trilogy!

Jensen has beautifully balanced various character perspectives, crafting a gorgeous tapestry of storytelling excellence. This sequel/middle book in the series does not disappoint. If you enjoyed Blood of Queens you absolutely must read Heir of Kings!
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

Love that we got another Percy Jackson adventure and back to the classic trio! Reading this was like a warm hug, coming back to old friends.