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Madness of the Horde King by Zoey Draven

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I saw this book had the worst reviews so far on goodreads. But I think that might be because reading them all back to back it’s similar to the other two. 

However, I liked the background and depth of Horde King this book. I thought it was the deepest and most emotional. This one was definitely heavier than the others so far. 

Still I LOVED the magical aspect to this story line. I loved the plot and the ending for Davik and Vienne. 

I’m gonna keep going with this series! 
Claimed by the Horde King by Zoey Draven

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adventurous lighthearted 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

3.75

AHHHHH I ATE THIS UP! 

I never rate books like this over 3 stars, but this series is SO GOOD! 

This couple was so different from our first two. I loved Nelle’s character. She was so soft and honest and refreshing! 

I also really liked the way Seeran’s character developed. His confidence grew as a leader and I was proud of him for kicking that ass counsel to the ground. 

I can’t wait to read the rest of this series. 
Captive of the Horde King by Zoey Draven

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adventurous lighthearted fast-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? No

4.0

I ate this one up. 

I think this might be one of favorite of this niche genre I’ve read! The action and romance was well done and the world building was easy and well developed as the story went. 

I loved the dynamic of the main couple and the way they eased into each other! They both taught each other things and made each other better. 

I’m gonna keep reading this series! 
Prince of Firestones by Zoey Draven

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emotional hopeful 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

3.5

This was actually so wholesome! 

I love Eve and Khiva. I would love to see more of their family grow! This book definitely wrapped things up for this couple in a lovely way. 
Kraving Khiva by Zoey Draven

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emotional relaxing 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? No

3.0

This was a quick read. 

There were some heavy themes that surprising made this a bit of an emotional read for me. 

I didn’t realize there was a sequel but I will probably read it! 
Lady of Shadows by Melissa K. Roehrich

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

3.5

I was really enjoying this book for most of it. 

By the end, I was kind of frustrated. Scarlett seems to be growing in the right direction and then she stops and seems to regress. 

She does exactly what she is accused of. Makes some supposedly badass selfless love that is actually screwing over the whole world. She does not understand that when you rule people being completely selfless is worse than being selfish. 
Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich

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adventurous dark emotional medium-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

4.25

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-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

3.75

This first half of this book was two dimensional. I didn’t feel very connected to the main character or her story or her narration. She was dry and only half present. 

However, once we got “the reveal” (no spoilers) this book changed for me. Everything clicked, I realized why this story was worth telling. I felt like Daphne’s narration shifted too and she slowly came to life before my eyes. 

I really liked the way this book played with the ideas of fate and free will. And I liked the outcome of that theme as well. 

My only wish is that is was longer. I wanted more out of the characters at the end. 
Ledge by Stacey McEwan

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adventurous dark emotional 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

4.0

This book took me on a dark, cold, and crazy ride! 

There is something about the author’s writing that is almost visceral. It’s dark and almost physical on the page. At first I wasn’t sure if I liked it, but I think it worked well for the world and characters she was building so by the end I was enjoying myself. 

We follow our fmc, a young woman who was raised in a Flavian society trapped the literal ledge of a mountain. As you can imagine being raised in such a small, starving, and strenuous world has crafted Dawsyn into a woman who should not be truffled with. When we meet her she is just as cold and unforgiving as the world around her. 

Of course, it isn’t long after we meet her that she is removed from the Ledge. Her people are literally like pigs to slaughter for the winged Glacians who harvest them once a season. It’s with the Glacians that she meets a half Glacian, Ryan who helps her truly escape. 

One of my favorite parts of this book is the themes of inherited grief and need for justice. Ryon and Dawsyn connect over their shared loneliness, rage, and thirst for a better life for their people. 

The romance was good. It was slow burn and I enjoyed it, but I was most interested in the politics of this world and how these characters were going to go about achieving their goals. 

By the end I was HOOKED. I realized I DO want to read the next book and I look forward to it! I think it will be even more brutal than the last.