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The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter
4.75
adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-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: Yes

What can I say about this book? I sit here, after finishing it, struggling with what to say because this book was fantastic, even when i wasn't sure where it was going. 

Pros: Worldbuilding. Lovable morally grey female main character. Relatable mommy issues. Heartbreaking romance. Side characters that make you feel things (Blodwyn has my heart). An intriguing mystery. 

Cons: Pacing and follow through was iffy. I've been getting really annoyed when authors buiild up to an event that should be a huge game changer for the plot and then nothing really happens. The sequel (preferably dual pov with Blodwyn) is not confirmed. 

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