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37 reviews

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous emotional funny hopeful tense 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

5.0

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense fast-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

If you loved Kerri Maniscato's Kingdom of the Wicked series pick this up!!! 

The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole

funny tense medium-paced

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

2.5

Just because the characters and the story have the characteristics and elements of a slow burn enemies to lovers doesn't automatically make it that. They still need chemistry. And that was sorely lacking between Dianna and Liam. The world building and history and character development were great. The plot was good. The ending is the ONLY reason I'm continuing the series. I'm here for the femine rage. 

Foxglove by Adalyn Grace
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.

Just struggling to enjoy it. I was bored for almost 5 hours. Gonna pass on the rest of the series. 

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Did not finish book.

Too toxic. 

Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi

tense fast-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

It's not as good as the previous two. The introduction of new characters being so integral to the winning of this war with the Skulls and the survival of the characters we've had 2.40 books to get attached to is off-putting. It was like she was trying to force us to like the hierophant apparent on the same level we love Zelie, Amari and Inan, even though we haven't put as much emotional energy into her. I do adore her and Amari together though. 

The Astrology House by Carinn Jade
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.

I was listening on Audiobook and it was difficult to follow along. Will retry when I have a physical copy 

Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.

Didn't like any of the characters 

Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.

'blah blah" said Dex.
"Blah blah" said Deb
Over and over and over the word "said" is used back to back to back. 8 lines in a back and forth conversation said said said.
Also, every other chapter Dex needed extra food because of his amazing awesome metabolism? It doesn't need to be mentioned this often..

Five Survive by Holly Jackson

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75