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354 reviews

Earth Called by P.C. Cast

adventurous challenging emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

It took me a little bit to get into this book. However once I got into it I really enjoyed it. The characters are interesting. The plot is something I've never heard before. I cried in one spot. Very well written book and I recommend it. Interested to see if another book will follow this one. 

Central Park West by James Comey

adventurous challenging 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? It's complicated

5.0

Such a great book. I didn't see the twists coming. I swear I knew who the killer was only to be wrong. Then the ending twist was insane. I absolutely loved the characters they were amazing. The FBI team was definitely something that I can see in a work relationship. The actual case itself was also very interesting to follow. Great book and well written hope to read more from this author. 

The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine Schellman

adventurous 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? It's complicated

5.0

It's such an interesting story. I've never read the first book, and I definitely want to now. I loved the story and the plot. I thought I knew who did it only to have the twist throw me completely off. I didn't see the reveal coming. I loved the setting and all the characters. The characters were very interesting. The ending was also amazing. I just couldn't get over it. Can't wait to read the first book as well as the next one. 

Foxden Acres by Madalyn Morgan

adventurous challenging emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

I'm so upset and happy about the ending. It's not how I wanted it to end at all but I'm so glad they got a happy ending. The ups and downs of this book are insane lol. A very touching story about how women managed through the war as well as the feelings and relationships they had. I loved this book and all that it was. Great characters, great relationships, great story. I highly recommend to everyone. 

Shadows of the Lost by Maxym M. Martineau

adventurous 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? It's complicated

5.0

I actually loved this book so much. It was a great book. I also loved the characters and the relationships. I can not get over the book and the fights and the beasts that can be called. The book was amazing. There was spice in the book. I can't wait for the next book and to see what happens next. 

Goddess of Rain by Jane Frkovich

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

4.0

I enjoyed this book. I love mythology and this is a fun story with different tales of the gods. It also brings the gods to the modern world and that is amazing. I hope there will be more books with these characters and the story continues. The characters are very interesting and their lives are amazing. 

Broken Angels by Gwyn Bennett

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

Good book it gets your attention right away and keeps it the entire time. I liked the characters and all the little quirks that they have. I am also very curious to find out more about the murder of the mother. It is something that is brought up a lot and I want to know what happens. I'm interested in another book. The book hits on some hard topics but that is part of a crime analysis team they deal with the worst cases. Overall very easy read, great crime team, love the characters. Can't wait for another book. 

For nEver by Aurora Rose Reynolds

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Oh my gosh I love this book so much. Such a great book and of course it's the whole pretend to be together and end up together in the end. It was a great story and I loved every minute of this book. Also when there is spice it's so spicy. I absolutely loved it and the mix of spice in such a great romance is amazing. 

When We Had Wings: A Story of the Angels of Bataan by Susan Meissner, Ariel Lawhon, Kristina McMorris

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

I have to say I never knew that nurses had become prisoners of war. This book is amazing and I love how it shares the lives of the three nurses during their imprisonment. I can not imagine what it must have been like and to then be paraded around the US after as if they were waiting to be rescued. The fact they they endured the same as the males in those encampments should be talked about. The story is amazing and I love how it talks about their lives and the friendship and how some times that's all that can get you through this life. A great historical story about amazing women and men.

My Lady Jane by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand

5.0

This was a great story. I can not believe how well written this book was. It was a fun and interesting read and I loved everything about it. The characters were amazing and the relationships were very complex and real. If you love a fun new telling of historical figures this is a great book to read.