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Heartless by Marissa Meyer

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dark emotional sad 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

This book was pretty interesting, I had higher expectations, but it was really cool to see how Catherine became the queen of hearts, and an interesting interpretation of Alice in wonderland. 
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

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inspiring lighthearted fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

This was a really cute book and such a fun read. It’s even sweeter reading the basis behind the story. I love all the cheese names and then final scene. Wish we got to see Camembert problem being solved. 
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

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adventurous emotional fast-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

3.25

This book was ok, I was hoping it would be better. The romance was too fast for me, and I wasn’t a huge fan of the main character. The plot was interesting, and I will still read the next one, and I did enjoy reading this book to a certain extent, but it wasn’t my favourite book. The main character keeps talking about how she’s smart, but is continually outsmarted. She keeps saying she’s a pirate not a women(what does that even mean). But the romance was still interesting even if I thought it was rushed. 
The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious 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

5.0

I love this book. It was different from the original series, but also had the same enjoyment involved. I’m literally in love with the hawthornes. 

I loved Gigi and her relationship with Grayson, and was so heartbroken when she told him to stay away. Loved the bonus scenes of the bachelor party, and I loved Jameson finally realizing his worth. I did feel like there was a lot going on but I enjoyed that. I wish we got to see more of Nash, Xander, and maybe Avery. I can’t wait to find out more about Alice, and see what eve will do. Overall this book was amazing and I cannot wait for the next one. 
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

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adventurous emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I really enjoyed reading this book, and there were so many plot twists that I never expected. 

It was so interesting to see how the army was manipulating everyone. I never expected Xiuying or sima yi to betray zietan. The ending was so unexpected. Some part of me thinks that zietan, shimon and yizhi’s actions are wrong, but also it’s a fantasy book and everything goes. 
Cursed Princess Club Volume Two by LambCat

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adventurous emotional lighthearted 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

4.5