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236 reviews
Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-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
4.5
REALLY enjoyed this. So many twists and turns. Two particular plot twists (involving the same character no less!) made me put the book down and take a lap around my apartment. Can’t wait for the next one!
House of Frank by Kay Synclaire
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh, what a great start to 2025. This book was absolutely lovely and I can’t wait to buy copies for me and my sister.
A Monsoon Rising: A Novel by Thea Guanzon
adventurous
tense
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
3.75
I can’t decide if I liked it more or less than the first book. Overall good, now I have to wait so long for the next one!
Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson
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
3.25
Entertaining and easy to read, if very predictable and a little cheesy