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Iron Flame (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros

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emotional tense fast-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

Madness by Shantel Tessier

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dark 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? It's complicated

5.0

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

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emotional funny 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

4.25

Carnage by Shantel Tessier

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

5.0

The Sacrifice by Shantel Tessier

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dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Sabotage by Shantel Tessier

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dark emotional fast-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

4.0

The Sinner by Shantel Tessier

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dark emotional inspiring sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I have to say that Sin has my heart. 
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Reflections of Silence by Raven Hush

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

3.0

 
First of all: Thank you to NetGalley and the author for this ARC! Also, prior to reading I would say check the trigger warnings if that is something that concerns you with dark romance. Your mental health matters.. <3
The short story starts by introducing Gisella as she travels from France to Louisiana. She is traveling to meet her arranged  husband-to-be. Up until this point, she had lived in a convent. When she arrives, she is married by proxy to her husband, with a nun standing in for him. 
I will say Sebastian’s first chapter had me already loving him. But then again, I do love vampires… He had very distinct villain vibes and gave off the at least going to be morally gray aura, which had me excited. 

Overall, it was a really interesting paranormal twist of the historical time and concept of casket girls. It isnt a long book, but it was a really interesting read. It flowed really well. It also gave off Beauty and the Beast vibes. 

Stars - 3 
Spice - 2.5

 
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

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dark 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

4.5

A Ship of Bones & Teeth by Karina Halle

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adventurous relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25