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Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White by Amélie Wen Zhao
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Just like the first book there is a sadness about the entire story. From the moment you learn about the caracters los of there familie, innocence and youth you veel this theme of sadness and self sacrifice for the greater good. It gives you a sence this will not end well for all involved and this journey and ending will most likely make you cry.
So it was realy no surprise when it did, i am glad thogh that it does not compleatly jank out your hart without giving you a wonderfull glims of a hopefull future. Thank you for this story i enjoyed it.
So it was realy no surprise when it did, i am glad thogh that it does not compleatly jank out your hart without giving you a wonderfull glims of a hopefull future. Thank you for this story i enjoyed it.
Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
very impressive, it made me happy it made me sad. I loved the chi magic and the animal demons and the old wisdoms that made you think. The Magisc system makes me think of shaolin or dragonball and the story is more young adult but there are elements that go just as deep as M.L. Wangs the Sword of Kaigen. If you l liked that certainly give this one a try. I am quickly moving on ti the second one ;)
If I Have To Be Haunted by Miranda Sun
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? No
3.5
I enjoyed the book and the stor but found the romance very childish. It is also the main focus of the book, it feels like all dessins are made as its motivatie.
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I did not like this book at 20% i did not like it at 30% however around 45% the insessent world infodumping finaly let up and the caracters started to emurge from this city. The story started to take shape and the stakes that were very high from the start but i could not care less about started to matter because i cared about the caracters and the world they lived in. The main caracters went to an emence change and the cliffhanger is sooo huge. When i was at 30% i seriously thought about DNF ing this book. But i was doing the audio in a busy metro so i preffered the book over real people😜 im so glad i continued because now i cant wait to start book 2 and continue this adventure!
Of Briar and Rose by B. N. Bearain
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I received a free copy of booksirens for an honest review.
I enjoyed this book very much the relationship with Adora and Cassian was interesting and for me the biggest part of the story. I loved all the strangeness and diversity of this realm. I do have some notes:
I did find the move to the alternate realm was form 0-100. I would have liked to see Adore in her own world to determine if she was as kick ass in her own world or a nerd if she stepped up to the plate. Its not really determined what kind of a person she was before she got entangled in this world. Also, this instantaneous acceptance of her lot as if it is normal to get sucked in a mirror is a little jarring. However, the book is fast passed and keeps you on your those. It has lots of diversity and strange twists and turns to keep you guessing. The development of the relationship with all the challenges they face is very funny and moving at het same time and the dark vibe makes this an awesome fall read.
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
adventurous
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
4.0
So this book is interesting, there were bits that i got a little borred. Then i would say to myself i will quit this book if it does not pick up in the next 20 pages. Then it would, i found al the politics anoying untill i realised it was worked out so far ahead i found it fasinating. So by the end i am still along for he ride.
Yess, all of it could have been compacted a little more. The relationship is draging on and on even if they dont get there emotionally they cleary are attracted t each other move that allong.
Wy not go to her mothers family to learn about her gift. Why is he teaching her as another shadowmage. I know the romabce did need them to spend some one on one time together but still, it does not make a lot of sence. Especialy since apperrantly a large part of there world depends on it.
Will she hurt him and betray him, will he do the same and try to kill her like his father wants. Or will they realise the feelings they have for each other and that they could realy be a fource together? i think i will find out in februari, i hope! If its not a boring we are going back around in circles sequel, pleas no 🙏
Yess, all of it could have been compacted a little more. The relationship is draging on and on even if they dont get there emotionally they cleary are attracted t each other move that allong.
Wy not go to her mothers family to learn about her gift. Why is he teaching her as another shadowmage. I know the romabce did need them to spend some one on one time together but still, it does not make a lot of sence. Especialy since apperrantly a large part of there world depends on it.
Will she hurt him and betray him, will he do the same and try to kill her like his father wants. Or will they realise the feelings they have for each other and that they could realy be a fource together? i think i will find out in februari, i hope! If its not a boring we are going back around in circles sequel, pleas no 🙏
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I dont know, i just think it was a lot. The tea room the traumatic historie the politics the vampiers its just a little 2 much. It made the whole story feel infodumpy. Im not saving its not interresting ...but i need to know how this all comes together in the next installment.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This starts out as a funny story that weavs the liefs of random People together over a way to go to the past for a couple of minuten before the Coffee gets cold.
However, it turns out this book isn't just a funny premisse it is about taking responsibility, freezing at a moment in time you feel important, sacrifice and great loss.
I cried my eyes out, i loved it. For a small book it can geven you a lot of emotions.
However, it turns out this book isn't just a funny premisse it is about taking responsibility, freezing at a moment in time you feel important, sacrifice and great loss.
I cried my eyes out, i loved it. For a small book it can geven you a lot of emotions.
Savannah Red (1): The Bell Witches by Lindsey Kelk
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
So this is the first installment of a series. This is obvious because nothing much happens and a lot happens. This is to say. There is the setup of the world not just the facts but the feel of savanah the culture the history of the family. The creatures and powers that live and rule this world. Our girl moves to long lost family she did'nt know she had when tragedie strikes and her father dies. She hears and experiences she is a witch and is suposed to come into her full powers on her 17th birthday wich is only a couple of months away. She makes a friend and meets a boy and finds out there is a prophocy that may or may not be about her. We follow her go throuw indisision about wanting to be a witch and grow closer to her friends as we set up the ending of the book for a sequal.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Slavery, and Death of parent
Edgewood by Kristen Ciccarelli
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is a wonderful athmosperic book that weaves a fairytale of dark woods, fae, song, love, disapointmen and promise into a marvelous tale of courage, sacrefice and determination. You will love this book this fall when you snuggle up wih a blanky and your book.