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40 reviews

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things: Stories by J.T. LeRoy

challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Icarus by K. Ancrum

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

"I've never had a best friend before," Icarus admitted. "I don't know how it works. Is it supposed to be like this?"

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Ancrum truly knows how to write some beautiful scenes, which I knew from Wicker King. But, there's just something about Icarus's yearning for love and friendship  that really makes him a believable character, even when his career is being a Cat Burglar for high end art. His relationships are the heart of this book, and honestly had me wanting a little more time in this world.

The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried by Shaun David Hutchinson

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

3.75

Dealing with the un-death of your ex best friend can be rough.

Brothersong by TJ Klune

adventurous emotional medium-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

I don't know what the future holds, what sacrifices we must make, but I believe with all my heart and soul that my dream of joy is within our grasp, so long as we are brave enough to reach for it.

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"And that's that," I whispered.

The Wicker King by K. Ancrum

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

3.5

I can safely say didn't see any of that coming.

Your Blood, My Bones by Kelly Andrew

slow-paced

3.0

Heartsong by TJ Klune

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-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

"Remember something for me, okay? When the moon is full and bright and you're singing for all the world to hear, I'll be looking up at the same moon, and I'll be singing right back to you"

Putting it all out on the table; I was concerned on how much I was going to like this addition to the Green Creek series at first. While I've liked Robbie since his introduction in Wolfsong. I didn't know how I felt about taking up residency in his POV for a novel. But early on you find Klune has broken a bit of their usual mold and takes you on a journey of finding your way home. 

The emotional hangover I'm going to have when I finish the series is going to have such a hold on me. Heartsong I think has easily become my current favorite of the series. There's just something about this journey that hits a bit more for me than even Ravensong. I guess I'll have to have them fight for the number one spot after Brothersong 🤣



"A home is a place. But it can also be a person."

Monotone Blue by Nagabe

3.5

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Enjoyable but clunky. feel like we got to a point where this book could have ended before we hit the halfway point, and then it kinda just kept dragging on.