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Cursed Under London by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

Once Charmed, Twice Cursed by Shaylin Gandhi

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.5

Thanks to The Nerd Farm and the author for the ARC, here’s my humble opinion: 

4,5 ⭐️ 
3 🌶 

I loved this little standalone romantasy. It read like a breeze of fresh air, quick and charming

The story is endearing and fast paced. The characters are adorable. Our main girl is sheltered and pampered but also courageous and fiercely true to herself, which I found refreshing. I enjoyed her journey to finally stand on her own to feet and cheered her on the whole time. The MMC was a delicious mix of golden retriever, tortured and protective. I actually swooned with the chemistry between the two and their romance was adorable. 

The magic system and world building is very lightly touched, as the plot focuses only on the struggles of our couple. It really is a delightful read all the way through, perfect to sit and read with a cup of tea at the end of a hard day. 

Sweet Briar by Joline Pearce

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-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

4.75

The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden

adventurous medium-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

4.5

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

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

5.0

Princess of Thorns by Stacey Jay

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

No confíes en Asher Hall by Myriam M. Lejardi

emotional funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Me encantó, encantó y repito que encantó esta novela. A Myriam la tengo en la mejor de las estimas y honestamente me leería hasta su lista de la compra si la publica. Pero con esta novela se superó a si misma. Es, en mi muy humilde y no solicitada opinión, su mejor trabajo. Yo me enamore de su proza y de sus personajes con las comedias románticas y aunque Como (no) enamorarse sigue siendo mi favorita, este cambio a una trama tensa y personajes grises me ha enganchado. 

No confies en Asher Hall fue todo lo q no esperaba y todo lo q necesitaba. Asher y Remi son los personajes de Myriam q he encontrado mas fascinantes y complejos. Sus luchas internas, sus partes feas, sus filos…todo hace q la relación entre ambos sea tan maravillosa que te saca miles de sonrisas y tan dificil q se te aprieta el pecho por ambos. 

Como siempre los personajes secundarios fueron fantásticos y le dieron mucho alivio a la tensión de la historia principal. El contexto del reality me pareció fascinante, al igual q los interludios fuera de la casa. Leer esta novela se siente como ser una mosca en la pared mientras la trama sucede, realmente sientes q estas allí presente. Y ese es, para mi, el mejor cumplido q se le puede dar a un autor. 

Una cosa q le destaco mucho, es el final. Si llegáis a las notas de la autora habréis visto q se escribieron dos posibles finales. Y tengo q decir q el q llegó a la página, si bien no era mi favorito (lo siento Myriam pero tengo mucha ansiedad patológica para poder disfrutar plenamente de esto!) es perfecto para la historia y para los personajes.  

Si a un libro se le pueden dar aplausos de pie, a este se los doy y con muchas ganas 👏 

We Free the Stars by Hafsah Faizal

adventurous emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

5.0

Nasir al Ghameq can make his bitch