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Duality by Becca Fogg

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Did not finish book.

Nothing was wrong with the book. i had a reading slump and picked up something else

Devious Gods by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

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adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.0

There's a certain longing within me to lavish more adoration upon this series, akin to my immediate infatuation with the author's other fantastical creations. However, this one, despite its shimmering potential, falls short of captivating my heart. A saving grace, however, is the series' revised edition, which is a far superior rendition compared to its predecessor which, regrettably, I had previously abandoned mid-course.

Twisted Hate by Ana Huang

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fast-paced

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

3.0

The enthralling dance between Jules and Josh in this novel is a paradox of love and loathing. Jules, ensnared by her past, and perennially doubting her own worth, plays a fascinating role. Josh, with an uncanny knack for turning every ripple of pain around him into a reflection of himself, serves as an equally captivating counterpart. Their shared vocation, which necessitates extensive communication, intriguingly contrasts with their individual shortcomings in this regard.

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.5

The thrill of the Six of Crows Duology continues to enchant me. I find myself drawn to each of Leigh Bardugo's books, in pursuit of that elusive sensation. Yet, even with a narrative as finely woven as this (and truly, it is remarkable), I find myself grappling with the task of rating it against the lofty benchmarks set by Six of Crows.

Restless Stars by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

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adventurous emotional funny sad 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? No

5.0

Finishing this book was bitter sweet. The twisted sisters did an amazing job bringing closure to the beloved zodiac academy series. I cried, laughed and cheered. ZA is definitely a series I will reread over and over again

This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances by Eric LaRocca

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dark tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Dark, vile, disgustingly horrifying.

Beautifully written.

A must read for any horror fan

LaRocca's collection of short stories will leave you staring out into a void while you have to recover.

Falling Away by Penelope Douglas

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2.0

Rival by Penelope Douglas

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2.5

Until You by Penelope Douglas

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medium-paced