thecityofstarlight's reviews
31 reviews
Lore Olympus: Volume Two, by Rachel Smythe
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
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
5.0
Once Upon a Broken Heart, by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
To Kill a Kingdom, by Alexandra Christo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
it was just so boring and i was not feelin the nautical vibes… maybe i’ll pick it back up… maybe not
A Deal with the Elf King, by Elise Kova
adventurous
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
cute story, but the chemistry wasn’t there for me. it was kind of lacking and seemed slightly rushed into.
Neon Gods, by Katee Robert
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
3.5
Pretty good read and the ~contents~ were enjoyable lol… nothing earth-shattering
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
The Queen of Nothing, by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
The Love Hypothesis, by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Let me just say… I had no intention to read this book. I found myself in a book slump and a follower on tiktok told me to switch up my genres and give this book a try and I am so freakin thankful for them. WHY HAVE I BEEN HOLDING OUT FOR SO LONG!!!???? Literally my insides were burning from giddiness and heartache (the best kind). I’m used to long a$$ fantasy books so, of course, I wish this was longer, but that’s just me being spoiled. This book is perfect and Adam and Olive are just perfect. If you’ve been putting off reading Love Hypothesis, TAKE THIS REVIEW AS A SIGN TO JUST READ THE GOD DAMN BOOK!!! 😭❤️❤️❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
The Wicked King, by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is so out of character for me (giving out 5 stars) and I really did not expect myself to like this book as much as I did. I really liked Cruel Prince, but this installment in the series really invoked something inside me. like that sounds really dramatic, but this book really just gaslit me and ripped my heart out in so many ways… IN A GOOD WAY!!
The story itself was beautifully written and so carefully crafted. And the character development!! Ughhhh just read it and see for yourself 😭😭
The story itself was beautifully written and so carefully crafted. And the character development!! Ughhhh just read it and see for yourself 😭😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Vomit, Bullying, and Animal death
Lore Olympus, Season 1, by Rachel Smythe
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Gaslighting
A Court of Wings and Ruin, by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-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
4.75