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368 reviews
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.75
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Suicide, Antisemitism, and Murder
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Author is a California Christian (derogatory)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Secret Wars by
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A little disappointed. I think what’s missing in this that's in the OG series is more character background - I liked the different POVs but I also never felt super connected to any of them. I would have loved more info on Rohan (his past, his thoughts, the Mercy, literally anything at all). It would have also been good to know the character motivations for them entering the Game earlier so the readers could have people to root for. It never felt like the stakes were high until the last 50 pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide