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158 reviews

Passenger Princess by Morgan Elizabeth

funny lighthearted medium-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

4.0

A Restless Truth by Freya Marske

adventurous funny mysterious 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

4.0

A Rivalry of Hearts by Tessonja Odette

adventurous 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

3.5

This had the makings of a 5-star read for me, but unfortunately, the execution fell a bit flat. It's still a fun, cosy fantasy romp, though! 

Crimson Skies by Jaymin Eve

1.5

Clearly I hate myself 

Gilded Wings by Jaymin Eve

2.0

Absolutely terrible, but it's entertaining. 

I will say, though, that it doesn't take a lot to see a colonial reading in the world-building. 

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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? Yes

4.0

Howl being just a Welsh rugby lad is hilarious. 

Rookscroft: All Feathers and Hats by Jayne Siroshton

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

Wind in the Willows meets Jane Austen in this cosy fantasy full of rich illustrations by the author. 

The Tempest by William Shakespeare

3.0

Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

The perfect companion to one of my favourite books and worlds to escape into.

Reclaiming Kate by Mary Warren

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Thank you Mary Warren for an early arc copy. 

This is my second Mary Warren book and I think I need to just accept that she isn’t the writer for me.

I wanted so hard to enjoy this. A plus-size hockey romance is definitely my thing, but I found the writing style too ‘tell-not-show-y’ and the instalove made the love story feel like it had no where to go. (However, I am aware that I read an early arc and the trope is soulmates). 

This covers important themes of communication, DA recovery, and positive plus-size representation. 

This is not a bad book, just not the book for me personally.