melsiss14's reviews
118 reviews

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

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

5.0

The One by John Marrs

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Miscarriage

Murder at the Royal Ruby by Nita Prose

mysterious fast-paced

3.0

Pretty Things by Janelle Brown

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.25

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved the modern twist to this fantasy novel. It was a different feel from most fantasy worlds, but I really enjoyed it. 

Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor by Shawn M. Warner

adventurous mysterious 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

4.5

I enjoyed this book a lot! Fast-paced enough to keep me turning the pages, but thorough enough to feel well fleshed out. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Murder

Minor: Suicide attempt

Good Me Bad Me by Ali Land

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0

Darker than I anticipated due to the nature of the crimes. I should have checked trigger warnings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Child death, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, and Self harm

Curfew by Jayne Cowie

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

I have no words… read it 

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective 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

5.0

Absolutely loved this book! Switches perspectives at great times without spending too much time away from any character. I found myself very invested in each story and how they connected. Really beautiful story of healing and self fulfillment. It had enough mystery and intrigue to make it a page turner, and enough emotion to make me reflect long after finishing the book. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abortion, Infertility, and Miscarriage