francineh98's Reviews (278)

Fate & Furies by Helen Scheuerer

Fate & Furies

Helen Scheuerer

4.5
adventurous challenging emotional funny tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5

I’m speechless—need to read the next book right now!

As always, the found family in this series is hands-down my favorite part. 
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The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen

The Bridge Kingdom

Danielle L. Jensen

4.5
adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
The Bridge Kingdom seriously has it all—action, romance, and plenty of betrayal. Lara, the main character, is such a badass, and I loved seeing how far she'd go for her sisters and her people. Her relationship with Aren was a total slow burn, and I was so here for it. The ending had me on the edge of my seat—I can’t wait to jump into the next book!
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Protect by Paisley Hope

Protect

Paisley Hope

4.0
emotional funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Absolutely adored Rowan and Violette’s love story! Rowan was especially sweet with Hollie, the FMC’s daughter, and it added such a heartwarming touch. This beautifully blended tale of second chances, love, and loss was both emotional and deeply moving.

Paisley Hope truly brings her characters to life, and the depth of her research into nursing and wildfire fighting really shines through. I’m so excited to read more from her!
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The Last Dragon King by Leia Stone

The Last Dragon King

Leia Stone

3.0
emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
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Heart of the Fae by Emma Hamm

Heart of the Fae

Emma Hamm

DID NOT FINISH: 43%
Beauty and the beast retelling… interesting so far but not something I’m in the mood to read rn. Will pick up later!
Lights Out by Navessa Allen

Lights Out

Navessa Allen

4.0
dark funny tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: Yes
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The Lord Sorcier by Olivia Atwater

The Lord Sorcier

Olivia Atwater

3.5
adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
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Mother of Death and Dawn by Carissa Broadbent

Mother of Death and Dawn

Carissa Broadbent

5.0
adventurous dark emotional funny sad tense 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: Complicated
This series was everything! So sad it’s over:(
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Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

Half a Soul

Olivia Atwater

4.75
adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
This was a auick, enjoyable read for the spring! It definitely gives off Bridgerton x Howl’s Moving Castle vibes. 
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Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

Say You'll Remember Me

Abby Jimenez

3.25
challenging emotional funny fast-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: Complicated
Although it wasn’t my favorite book by Abby Jimenez, it offered a deeply moving portrayal of caring for someone with dementia and the emotional challenges faced by family/caregivers.
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