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mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A great mix of mystery/thriller and the paranormal! Really enjoyed the characters and their stories. What brought the rating down for me was a bit of predictability - otherwise, super enjoyable.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
A gorgeous gothic romance
9% in and the copaganda is out of control - was interested in a crime thriller (I usually enjoy procedurals with interesting mysteries) but this is way too focused on glorifying police rather than telling a story.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
A solid and enjoyable new adult romantasy - the world building is well done, the writing is skilled and I loved the MCs. However, I did find most plot points predictable and found myself skimming at points up until the ending twist - have to keep reading to see what happens!
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed the mystery of it, and figuring out what was going on, but the character interactions and internal worlds left me wanting a bit more.
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This ended up being a lot more reflective than I was expecting, but I loved it. A study on manipulative control, found family, and what being free means. Would absolutely recommend.
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Blood
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A really good integration of sci-fi into the fantasy genre. I personally wouldn't call this a romantasy, but a sci-fi fantasy with a touch of romance. The mystery plot was what kept me hooked, but the romance plot wasn't for me unfortunately.
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Xenophobia
Minor: Kidnapping
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one was absolutely made for me. A witty FMC who knows the rules of villainy, meta self-referential fantasy world and high stakes (with a touch of romance). Each character was so well developed (even when they were supposed to be 2-D) and the story kept me up reading waaayyy past my bedtime. I love a villain who knows they're the villain!
That cliffhanger is unreal and I CANT WAIT for the next in the series (there has to be more!)
That cliffhanger is unreal and I CANT WAIT for the next in the series (there has to be more!)
Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A really strong horror novel - left me unsettled and with lots of thoughts! Would recommend if you like classic or indie horror movies, r/nosleep, or horror history/lore.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first in a series, Of Blood and Aether is a solid (spicy!) romantasy with interesting worldbuilding and steamy romance. As soon as I read the prologue I was hooked. If you like the following, you won't be disappointed:
- Dual POV
- Dark prophecy, dangerous secrets
- Charming & clever FMC
- Morally grey shadow daddy MMC
- Banter for days
- Tension, slow burn, angst, and yearning
- 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Spiceeeee
- Arcane university
- Elemental magick
We're left on a cliffhanger, and I'm excited to see what happens in the next book!
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Stalking