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204 reviews

Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty

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

3.0

The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense
  • 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

I stopped and restarted this book twice. I switched to audiobook and that was the ticket for me. I loved it on audio! Maybe it was not having to wonder if I was saying everyone's names and the months and days correctly in my brain that finally let me let go an just enjoy the ride of this book. The tension of Ren's lie really holds throughout this book without getting frustrating or ridiculous. I did not figure out who the Rook was until the reveal because the possibilities in Ren's view were so plausible. And I LOVE that the readers know and Ren doesn't going in to the 2nd book. I just really enjoyed this one. 
The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett

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4.0

The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

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emotional funny inspiring

3.0

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Christmas at Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop by Jenny Colgan

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
This is the 3rd Christmas story I've read from Jenny Colgan. In the main, they are sweet, progressive, loving stories, cozy and perfect to read at this time of year. But even in The Christmas Bookshop, and Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop, there were weird instances of out-of-place digs on fat people. There wasn't enough to make me stop reading. But this one. I had to stop. I know the world thinks being fat is the worst thing you can be. I disagree. I was interested in the characters in this story, but I won't be finding out what happened to them because I can't get past the fatphobic comments. 
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Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

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funny relaxing slow-paced

4.0

I enjoyed this.  I have to say I would have much preferred more about Tandri and Viv than a prequel. Even so, it was lovely. 
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

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

3.75

This book is DARK. Like D-A-R-K dark. And bloody. And violent. I need to read a cozy fantasy now to cleanse my brain. It was good and the twist and turns were great. But boy oh boy was it violent. 
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Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

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dark hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn

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

4.0

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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