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150 reviews

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book has it all. Adventure, strong characters and growth, action, a touch of romance and magic and myths. Strong female characters and remarkable men. Court intrigues and family feuds.

This book hit home for the relatability and how I could learn from it in my personal life. It came at a time that was needed. Song of the Huntress will be sitting with me for a while.

Thank you Redhook Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to obtain this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Strange Folk by Alli Dyer

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

While stepping out of my normal type of read this book was a captivating and deep read. The book examines intergenerational trauma and healing, how despite having the same experiences it affects everyone differently. How someone’s choices and actions or inactions alter the tapestry of a person.

The writing is incredibly rich and immersive. The characters are as familiar as the people I grew up and the setting something you could step into. Pausing my reads was disorienting as it was so immersive.

The only reason this is not a five star is that despite being so beautiful I was not so enraptured that I need to tell everyone to read it regardless their preferences. I would absolutely recommend it if this is your niche.

Thank you Atria Books and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy of Alli Dyers debut novel

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective tense medium-paced