clarissagosling's reviews
370 reviews

Rock Heaven by Jamie Thornton

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Such a good idea and there are so many things I still don't know. Intruiging and I want to know more!

Midnight Kisses by Raye Wagner, Leia Stone

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

So much going on in this book, I just don't know where to start talking about it. So many secrets still to find out.

Ink Witch by Lindsey Fairleigh

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Sassy and pulled into trouble she'd rather not be part of. This was a great story with lots of twists and turns. 

The Awakening by Rachel Rener

emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

4.0

a slow start, but an interesting premise.

Whispers in the Code by Stephanie Flint

adventurous dark medium-paced

4.0

 So many unique elements, though it felt more like an episode in a longer story than a complete book. 

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Content Warnings

Body modifications and transformations into creatures/tech, seduction

Girls of Might and Magic: A Diverse Books with Magic Anthology by C.C. Solomon, D.L. Howard, K.R.S. McEntire, LaLa Leo, Amanda Ross

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

5.0

Some great stories in here. Loved reading about other parts of the world with magic.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

Passage Out: A Victoria Eternal Tale by Anthea Sharp

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

Fun story. Short, so just a glimpse into this world. I want to know more.

Curse of the Wolf King by Tessonja Odette

challenging emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book, couldn't put it down. Brilliant characters and a few cameos from the previous books. Had me in tears.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship

Divinity's Twilight: Rebirth by Christopher Russell

challenging dark tense slow-paced

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

3.5

Epic and full of technology and magic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Mass/school shootings, and Death of parent

Death and Taxes by J. Zachary Pike

funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Great fun!