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106 reviews

Oathbound by Tracy Deonn

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adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

5.0

Initial Reflection: šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­ Iā€™m just so happy book 3 was just so different and so good and I just love this world that Deonn created! 
Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

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emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

Initial reflection:
Damnit I really enjoyed reading  this and I tried really hard to take my time and not rush it but I wanted  to devour it.

I think this book was cute and  beautiful and fun and intriguing. I really enjoyed the story and the plot overall. The pacing was pretty quick  and I loved the flashbacks of the AIM messages. 

The romance was very swoony and a bit sultry. 

The magical realism made this so so wonderful! 

Would read again especially to highlight the prose that spoke to me. 
Fit by Rebekah Weatherspoon

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lighthearted fast-paced
Initial reflections: quick and spicy novella with an interesting premise and fun banter 
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

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5.0

Initial reflection:
Another hit! The creativity it takes to do world building like this is almost incomprehensible! 
The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste

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dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Initial reflection:
Amazing and creative premise! Enjoyed the plot! Morally grey characters. Fun twists! Unique magic system. 
This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
Initial reflection:
A satisfying sequel! Love the blend of mythology, magic, horticulture. Both books were great and a unique way to tell a coming of age story! The lore is immersive and creative!
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
Initial reflection:
Really enjoyed this story and writing overall! The plot was intriguing and I liked the pacing. I enjoyed the characters and would have been fine getting even more details on the side characters. The narration was really good. 
Storm Cloud by J.S. Jasper

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lighthearted fast-paced
Initial reflection:
Short and sweet! Could make a cute hallmark movie! Low to no tension and an adorable HFN
Delicious in Dungeon, Vol. 1 by Ryoko Kui

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Initial reflection:
I wil continue to read this manga as well as watch the anime. It was fun and funny. Love the world building 
about monsters in dungeons and how they are used for survival.

Really enjoyed the recipe pages with the sketches and energy/nutrient breakdown. It added a cool layer to the manga. 
Jade City by Fonda Lee

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

4.75

Initial reflection: 
Amazing plot! Loved the varying POVs! Fantastic world building and a cool magic system. 

Definitely one of my longer reads for the year but well worth it! Will continue the trilogy. Lee writes wonderfully!