kdestefano's Reviews (301)

Shadows of Discovery

Brenda K. Davies

4.0

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was rough when our two main characters were apart but I flew through the book once they were reunited plus the twist at the end actually surprised me. I assumed one thing but the end got me.

Shadows of Fire

Brenda K. Davies

4.0

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Mi compañero de piso es un vampiro

Jenna Levine

3.75

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I liked this book the ending felt like a fizzle and could have used some refining

Bride

Ali Hazelwood

3.75

funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The world building took so long that the rest of the story felt rushed

Didn't See That Coming

Jesse Q. Sutanto

5.0

emotional funny reflective 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: Yes

I love this as a follow up for Well, That was Unexpected.
I wish Kiki would have been a year younger than Sharlot I think then removing George Clooney would make more sense.
Reminds me of 90s teen romcoms I hope there is an Elemor Roosevelt book when she is older.

Sapphire Blue

Kerstin Gier

3.75

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

House of Flame and Shadow

Sarah J. Maas

4.0

adventurous mysterious 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: Yes

Least favorite of the CC books but still my favorite series overall
I'm glad the crossover wasn't more.

The bean thing was kind of dumb.

The POV changes in this book were a lot and also not consistent so you'd get a break but it'd still be the same character after. The jumping around made it a bit much which is why I rated it lower.

Ruby Red

Kerstin Gier

4.5

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Destroy the Day

Brigid Kemmerer

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Loved this series. I spoiled myself a little but I am glad I read this book. I could not put it down.

Well, That Was Unexpected

Jesse Q. Sutanto

5.0

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

Love love love

It's YA so there are parts that are a little cringe but they are young so it's okay.

Love a YA romance that also has bonding with family and parents.

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