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40 reviews
Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Fae Queen's Captive by Sierra Simone
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I think this had the potential to be a really good book if only it was longer to really flesh out the lore and the romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.5
Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was an interesting mystery, and I appreciated the references to the author's other books. However, I felt that the book seemed to follow a similar formula to the other books that have been written.
This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
This book is just as amazing as the first in the duology! I love how it delves into Greek mythology in a relatively approachable way, and how the emotions of various characters are depicted through the book. Almost impossible to put down without reading in one sitting.
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
Amazing writing that compels you so much that it is difficult to put the book down. I absolutely adore the interactions between the characters in the book and how realistic their characterisations are! Overall, it's an incredible sapphic fantasy with both Greek mythology and plant magic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
In my opinion, this was a good end to the series. I loved the developments of some characters throughout this book, especially Fenrys. However, in a way I felt that despite the threat of Erawan being built up so much in prior books it seemed that he was defeated far too easily. As well as this, I felt as though the sheer amount of characters in this book led to a number of them not being fully utilised or developed.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25