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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense 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

The Whispering Night by Susan Dennard

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense 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

5.0

Let me tell you, I was STRESSING during this book. This last book of the trilogy was everything I didn’t know I needed. I’ve been hanging on a cliffhanger for months waiting for it to come out and THEN waiting for my Libby hold to come in. (You know this is after reading The Luminaries and then waiting for The Hunting Moon to come out. Susan Dennard you had me in a chokehold.) I absolutely adore Winnie and Jay and all of the characters. I see so many of my own quirks in Winnie and I respect her loyalty so much. The Whispering Night is jam packed with mystery and adventure and may or may not have left me sobbing which may or may not have been in a good way.

Scorched Earth by Tiana Clark

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Tianna Clark for supplying me with an ARC copy of Scorched Earth to read and review.

Clark’s poetry structure immediately stands out to me as a reader. It is melodic while holding a strong control over the pace of the reader. Clark’s voice shines through her writing- it is clear that these poems are meant to be performed out loud. It was refreshing for me to read long poems that contrast the current popularity of two-liners in contemporary publishing. Clark draws inspiration from and references other great poets and pop culture figures, from John Keats to Nelly. These references coalesce in a way that is unexpected and creates a unique experience for the reader- I had many “ah-ha” moments as I read. In Scorched Earth, you’ll find themes of womanhood, sexuality, queerness, and the black identity. I was overwhelmed with emotion as I journeyed through this well curated collection. My personal favorites are “Self-Portrait at Divorce” and “Self-Portrait at 35: Terror.”

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