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Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Lovely Bad Things by Trisha Wolfe
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
adventurous
dark
funny
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
5.0
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
<b>quite literally one of THE best Urban Fantasy Series to be written.</b>
I started reading the Kate Daniels Series so many years ago I got through maybe 4 or 5 books before I eventually stopped for whatever reason. I've recently decided to pick up the series again - though this time it would be through an audio book, specifically the <i>Graphic Audio Book</i>. It's a version of the story that is fully and completely immersive - we get an entire cast speaking for every character, background music and sounds. It's the best and honestly the only way you should listen to a fantasy book.
I skipped the first book because I still remember the basics of this world and the characters introduced in the beginning. Kate and Curran (the main FMC and MMC) oh how I missed them! I forgot how entertaining and perfect they are with/for each other. I can't wait to continue reading the series (which is complete by the way) and catch up on everything i missed!
I started reading the Kate Daniels Series so many years ago I got through maybe 4 or 5 books before I eventually stopped for whatever reason. I've recently decided to pick up the series again - though this time it would be through an audio book, specifically the <i>Graphic Audio Book</i>. It's a version of the story that is fully and completely immersive - we get an entire cast speaking for every character, background music and sounds. It's the best and honestly the only way you should listen to a fantasy book.
I skipped the first book because I still remember the basics of this world and the characters introduced in the beginning. Kate and Curran (the main FMC and MMC) oh how I missed them! I forgot how entertaining and perfect they are with/for each other. I can't wait to continue reading the series (which is complete by the way) and catch up on everything i missed!
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
It's a cute story about about a lit professor and a bookstore owner. I was not blown away by it, but I still enjoyed it. I flew right thru it honestly and I also enjoyed the twist about who the love interest really was.
I recommend this for anyone whose looking for a quick romance read or as a palate cleanser in between fantasy books.
I recommend this for anyone whose looking for a quick romance read or as a palate cleanser in between fantasy books.
Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
<b>3.75 stars</b>
Spark of the Everflame is a great start to a fantasy series. An enemies to lovers, true reveal of heritage and coming into ones power kind of story. Sometimes in fantasy books I find that the FMC is hard to connect to. I'm either very irritated or indifferent towards them - but that was not the case for Diem. She's not perfect in anyway, frankly she could do with some self control in more than one situation. Regardless, she's a very good FMC so far, gonna have to read the remaining books to see if it stays that way.
With the MMC, I don't have any thoughts on him since we don't know much beyond the fact that he's a prince. Hopefully, we get more insight possibly a couple POV chapters in his voice.
All in all, this was a very decent start to this story. Very curious to see where this goes!
<i> Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to have this ARC </i>
Spark of the Everflame is a great start to a fantasy series. An enemies to lovers, true reveal of heritage and coming into ones power kind of story. Sometimes in fantasy books I find that the FMC is hard to connect to. I'm either very irritated or indifferent towards them - but that was not the case for Diem. She's not perfect in anyway, frankly she could do with some self control in more than one situation. Regardless, she's a very good FMC so far, gonna have to read the remaining books to see if it stays that way.
With the MMC, I don't have any thoughts on him since we don't know much beyond the fact that he's a prince. Hopefully, we get more insight possibly a couple POV chapters in his voice.
All in all, this was a very decent start to this story. Very curious to see where this goes!
<i> Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to have this ARC </i>