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We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

Very spooky and definitely stirred some anger in me because so many things went unanswered. I wish we had more answers but I kinda understand it leaving us hanging. 

The Burning God by R.F. Kuang

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

4.0

This was nonstop action, to the very end. It did get a little too much, but still, everything was so moving and i really enjoyed it.

It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

For a Bridgerton book, this was actually not too bad. I really liked the diamond hunting plot. The romance was fine. But I enjoyed it in the end.

The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous dark tense slow-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

4.0

Another banger? I'm unsurprised.
I did feel it was slower than the first, but I'm so drawn into the story and storytelling that it's ok. 

The Handyman Method by Nick Cutter, Andrew F. Sullivan

mysterious tense slow-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

3.0

It took me too long to get into this. I didn't start enjoying it until half way. That was pretty creepy, but that took too long.

Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb

informative slow-paced

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

3.0

I get it. I entered my Robin Hobb journey on the wrong book, but this book had 0 plot. I was so bored and actually stopped reading to read another book because this book was painful. 

Happily Never After by Lynn Painter

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

I read this because I needed a break from another book. A good book to turn your brain off too. The main character was fine, her love interest was even better. 

Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar

lighthearted slow-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

4.0

The romance was soooo good. There were parts i really didn't enjoy, like the spice and some character interactions and decisions. But the overall plot and chemistry just bumped it up.

The Old Place by Bobby Finger

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

2.5

No plot until 60% and even then the plot was barely there. It felt like the ball was dropped with this whole book. The potential was there!

The King Will Kill You by Sarah Henning

adventurous emotional hopeful tense medium-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

3.5

Beginning good. Ending great! That whole middle part... unnecessary. This series would've been better as 2 books instead of 3.