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The Mask Falling by Samantha Shannon
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
While it was good and I want to finish it, I lost interest.
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells
Did not finish book. Stopped at 52%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 52%.
Going to listen to the audiobook instead.
The Dawn Chorus by Samantha Shannon
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A sad interlude, bridging books three and four together, while also giving the reader flashbacks to book one.
In this novella, we are met with Paige right after fleeing London and her escape from Scion. It takes place over the course of a week, and in it we see Paige beginning her recovery from the torture she endured. I hate to see Paige suffer as she does and I can only hope that by the series end Samantha Shannon gives Paige a happy ending and a good long nap. She deserves both.
In this novella, we are met with Paige right after fleeing London and her escape from Scion. It takes place over the course of a week, and in it we see Paige beginning her recovery from the torture she endured. I hate to see Paige suffer as she does and I can only hope that by the series end Samantha Shannon gives Paige a happy ending and a good long nap. She deserves both.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Drug use, Torture, Vomit, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
No safe place, no surrender.
This is arguably the hardest book to read in the fact that its got some very triggering themes. Already knowing what happens to Paige and the torture she endures is not any easier when read a second time. But once again, Samantha Shannon writes an incredible story full of amazing characters. I am so excited to continue my reread of this series as it is just as enjoyable as the first.
This is arguably the hardest book to read in the fact that its got some very triggering themes. Already knowing what happens to Paige and the torture she endures is not any easier when read a second time. But once again, Samantha Shannon writes an incredible story full of amazing characters. I am so excited to continue my reread of this series as it is just as enjoyable as the first.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon
dark
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
This entire series is incredible, but this book is by far my favorite out of the series. While all Samantha Shannon’s books rip your heart out with jaw dropping revelations, this book arguably has the best character development.
The reader is once again reunited with Paige back in London after escaping from Oxford. After the knowledge Paige gained while imprisoned, she somehow has to find out who she is now after all she has gone through. Paige is such an amazing character and I loved her journey to find herself and rise up to take the title of Underqueen of the syndicate. She is a natural born leader and even if this series is not complete yet, I know Paige will do anything it takes to take Scion down.
The reader is once again reunited with Paige back in London after escaping from Oxford. After the knowledge Paige gained while imprisoned, she somehow has to find out who she is now after all she has gone through. Paige is such an amazing character and I loved her journey to find herself and rise up to take the title of Underqueen of the syndicate. She is a natural born leader and even if this series is not complete yet, I know Paige will do anything it takes to take Scion down.
Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
While I guessed pretty early who the killer was and motive behind the plot, I have to give this book props for its heart pounding scenes and horrific deaths. But besides being predictable, the main character was a little whiny and caught up with her relationship and too focused on guessing the wrong killer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Pale Dreamer by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Dragonfall by L.R. Lam
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-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
4.0