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Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? No
5.0
The way Kingfisher writes has me in a chokehold. Each character is intentionally developed, and the language is nothing short of beautiful. I felt like I was watching a D&D campaign play out before my eyes, characters making friends and teasing each other in the way only found family can. The characters felt like my friends; I felt as if I could reach into the page and shake their hand.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Cannibalism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy
There are heavy themes of domestic violence, misogyny, pregnancy and miscarriage/child death that serve as motivation for the main character and make a statement about women’s assigned role in history.
Alpha by Jasinda Wilder
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I will say I read this book in a few days and i was wet the entire time đź’ž. The sex was just kinky enough and just romantic enough, though I have some questions about the use of words such as: core, globes, taught muscle et. cetera to describe body parts.
Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
The throuple was too similar to the throuple i just escaped and it made me sad
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I was confused throughout the entire book, so be prepared to just be along for the ride on your first read. The reread potential however is astronomical.
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Once again, Muir is an artist of the highest degree. Harrow is devastating in all the right places, and just confusing enough to keep me engaged. I also want to fuck Ianthe, unfortunately.
The Hollow Heart by Marie Rutkoski
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I found the ending underwhelming, and I wish there was more character development instead of exposition of Sid’s past. That being said, I can’t wait for the next book to come out.
The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I desperately want Sid to step on my neck in a sexual way. The ending broke my heart as much as it broke Nirrim’s, and I loved (and hated) seeing Nirrim step into her true power #girlboss
Winter by Marissa Meyer
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
I want to spin the words of this book into yarn and crochet it into a blanket for my heart. Meyer ties up the loose ends masterfully, and she exploits the characters’ flaws in order to push them to grow and develop. I wish i could tattoo the ending underneath my skin. Send review.
Fairest by Marissa Meyer
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a needed and effective installment in the Lunar Chronicles, and it should be read between Cress and Winter for the best reading experience. <3
Cress by Marissa Meyer
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.75
This is the part in the series where the characters really bloom. I love each of them so bad, but there was more room for Scarlet and Wolf’s development, and I wish they would have grown to be less codependent while separated. Also Thorne’s relationship with Cress borders in pedophilia unfortunately.
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship