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Death's Obsession by Avina St. Graves
medium-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
3.5
A Realm of Fear & Fury by Miranda Joy
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
4.75
The finale to the Courts of Malice trilogy was everything I was hoping for and more. Alessia, Rainer, and all their friends (both new and old) fought through so much in this series, and Miranda Joy gave them the ending they all deserved.
As a character, Alessia has come so far since we were introduced to her in the first book. She has grown so much, both mentally and emotionally, and I absolutely loved the character she became throughout this third book. This third installment had Alessia's toughest journey, and I ended up loving every nail-biting moment. From finding her place in a new home to finding peace and love with Rainer, A Realm of Fear & Fury gave Alessia the ending she deserved.
I will admit, I'm not usually a huge fan of a slow burn romance. Waiting until the third book in a trilogy for any real spice would normally make me want to put the book down, but there was just so much between Alessia and Rainer that I truly enjoyed that build up between them. Their love for each other was evident, whether they were together or apart.
There was so much character growth and world building throughout this series, and Miranda didn't slow down when it came to the final book in this series. We visited new places, met new people, and I remained fully immersed in the lush descriptions until the very end. A Realm of Fear & Fury was the perfect end to Rainer and Alessia's journey and a fantastic gateway to more adventures and romances within this world.
Legacy of Chaos by Larissa Ione
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
4.5
Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria
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? N/A
4.0
Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur
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
4.5
All by My Elf by Olivia Dade
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey
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? N/A
4.5
Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood
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
4.25
The Wolf Professor by Lilith Stone
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I say this with every new release in the Motham City Monsters series, but Lilith Stone just keeps ramping up the steaminess and beauty between her main characters. After getting minotaurs, orcs, and gargoyles, it almost seemed too basic to feature a werewolf in this installment of the series, but I ended up loving Max and the journey he went on.
Both Max and Charlie were well-developed characters on a similar journey. I loved that they were both doing well professionally, yet had so much to work through personally if they wanted a chance to move on and heal from their pasts. Charlie and Max might just have my favorite working dynamic of all the Motham City main characters, and I loved how they worked together both professionally and personally. It was easy to fall in love with both of these characters, even before they started falling in love with each other.
The Wolf Professor was an easy read with a slow burn for most of the story, culminating in some good spice towards the end. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and plot, and thought that Max's research added a lot to the overarching Motham City storyline in the series.
Wrath of the Never Queen by Storm Lomax
medium-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
4.25
I felt immediately drawn into Shivani's story; everything from Shivani's village to her aunt's library to the castle itself was so easy to visualize, and Shivani's interactions with everyone were easy to envision. I loved the world Storm created as well as the characters who were developed throughout the story. Storm might have created a whole new world full of fantasy elements, but it all felt familiar enough that readers won't struggle finding their way in Shivani's world.
I really enjoyed this story. I loved the premise of a curse that no one has been able to break, and the one witch determined to free everyone no matter the costs. Shivani had a fire in her, and I loved how she was able to stand up to those in power while simultaneously showing sympathy and empathy to those being oppressed by the king. Shivani was just a well-rounded and well-developed character, and I constantly found myself rooting for her and her happiness.
Storm did a great job with all the supporting characters; everyone from the prince to Shivani's aunt to the castle workers were all fully fleshed out with backstories and unique personalities. I loved watching Theo evolve throughout the story, eventually leading to a slow burn romance between him and Shivani.
With lots of characters to love and a plot that kept me intrigued from start to finish, Wrath of the Never Queen was such an entertaining read. If you love paranormal fantasy with a slow burn romance, you'll want to add this one to your TBR!