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The Wicker King by K. Ancrum
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Are they lovers?
... Worse
Author: They are fictional characters. Don't do this
You all: this is bad because this is a toxic relationship and the ending is bad
THAT'S LIKE THE WHOLE POINT
... Worse
Author: They are fictional characters. Don't do this
You all: this is bad because this is a toxic relationship and the ending is bad
THAT'S LIKE THE WHOLE POINT
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
Wow monster fuckers this is for you. Also reading this book during night time: great idea
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Deadnaming, Death, Gore, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, and War
She Wasn't a Guy, Tome 02 by Sumiko Arai
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Fjslfkdofiigz once gain PÉPITE
Joe et Kanna parents
Mitsuki qui se rend compte de ses sentiments
Aya qui fait que simp
Mitsuki qui fait craquer les amies d'Aya
Kanna marche moi dessus
Mitsuki qui essuie les larmes d'Aya
Aya qui chante pour Mitsuki
Kei qui est le proshipper du manga
Mitsuki qui s'apprête a sauter du toit après les resultats (mood)
Aya qui appelle Mitsuki sa crush
Les jumeaux et la mère d'Aya si drôles
Mitsuki copié collé de Joe
Mitsuki qui se rend compte de ses sentiments
Aya qui fait que simp
Mitsuki qui fait craquer les amies d'Aya
Kanna marche moi dessus
Mitsuki qui essuie les larmes d'Aya
Aya qui chante pour Mitsuki
Kei qui est le proshipper du manga
Mitsuki qui s'apprête a sauter du toit après les resultats (mood)
Aya qui appelle Mitsuki sa crush
Les jumeaux et la mère d'Aya si drôles
Mitsuki copié collé de Joe
Sizzle Reel by Carlyn Greenwald
Thanks for the arc tho I guess
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Gosh it was so bad.
- I love friends to lovers but we need build up and chemestry
- Val was the only good characters. And She's better than me because the wrap party? I would have been so mad
- Can't remember the name of the MC most of the time lol
- She needs to listen to people. She's so entitled
- Also stop w/ your het view of sex and viriginity
- People forgive her way too easily
- Felt like reading twitter discourse. Like who says "sapphic sex" and not gay sex
- Shes the kind of MC who says "I'm not in a straight/lesbian couple I'm bi"
- I wanted to slap her
- Unecessary acephobia.
- Sex scenes not even that good
Thanks for the arc tho I guess
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
100000000000/5 I cried again
This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings
First thing first the characters. I loved Layla Quinn. The kind of characters I fall in love with. She lost everything and wants revenge. They made her a monster, so she’ll be their monster. No “I can fix her” with her, more like “I can make her worse”.
Elise Saintn was a bit too naive at some points, but she still is an interesting character. The oldest daughter of an empire with so much pressure on her shoulders, and a best friend trying to kill her. And their relationship? Hell yes!
The other characters were pretty good, but some felt rushed in their writing. Because what do you mean he just changes like that? What is this development?
I also like the metaphor between racism and being black in 1926 New York. Okay, it has been seen repeatedly, but when it’s well-made, it's not a miss. The mystery was really interesting and got me hooked up pretty easily.
But, I think this book needs a bit more editing, especially regarding the pacing. Some parts of the story made me bored, and some felt more than rushed. I went into the book thinking it was a one-shot, so you can guess my surprise when I reached the end.
Overall, a good book, with good main characters, I will read the second one, but it may need a bit more work.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
First, I want to thank NetGalley and Sourcebooks for allowing me to read this book in exchange for a review. This Revenous Fate by Hayley Dennings was one of my most anticipated releases of the year. And I have to admit, I have mixed feelings about it.
First thing first the characters. I loved Layla Quinn. The kind of characters I fall in love with. She lost everything and wants revenge. They made her a monster, so she’ll be their monster. No “I can fix her” with her, more like “I can make her worse”.
Elise Saintn was a bit too naive at some points, but she still is an interesting character. The oldest daughter of an empire with so much pressure on her shoulders, and a best friend trying to kill her. And their relationship? Hell yes!
The other characters were pretty good, but some felt rushed in their writing. Because what do you mean he just changes like that? What is this development?
I also like the metaphor between racism and being black in 1926 New York. Okay, it has been seen repeatedly, but when it’s well-made, it's not a miss. The mystery was really interesting and got me hooked up pretty easily.
But, I think this book needs a bit more editing, especially regarding the pacing. Some parts of the story made me bored, and some felt more than rushed. I went into the book thinking it was a one-shot, so you can guess my surprise when I reached the end.
Overall, a good book, with good main characters, I will read the second one, but it may need a bit more work.