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mikaelaandherbooks
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This is now a top favorite romance read for me! I loved the characters, the plot being centered around a wedding planning business, and the diversity representation. There was a great fake dating trope and I loved seeing one of the characters discover their sexuality. There is so much to love about this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Death, Infidelity
Moderate: Sexual content, Transphobia, Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Racism
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I liked this one, but I'm really glad I tandem read it with Empire of Storms because it was a bit slow at the beginning and I would've missed reading about the others (Aelin, Rowan, Aedion, etc.). I really loved Chaol's character development in this one and Nesryn has become a favorite character for me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence
Minor: Ableism, Pregnancy, War
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Best one yet! There is so much that happens in this one and I am so glad that I tandem read it with Tower of Dawn, so I could see the whole picture. I am in love with all of the characters and there isn't a romantic couple that I'm not rooting for - they're all paired together so well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence
Moderate: Physical abuse, War
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Murder
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Infertility
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I adored this new adult graphic novel! The pacing of the story was great with the blending of multiple stories from each girl's perspective as they move through their day living in the Bronx. I loved the strong themes of sisterhood/friendship and support! There is also great representation in this novel, especially with mental health and having relatives with dementia. Not to mention, the art is so beautiful and vibrant with the colors used. This story felt very real and relatable - I would easily recommend this graphic novel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia, Stalking
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual content
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This has me hooked from the start - the pacing of this mystery was great. I really enjoyed our main characters, Lucas and Regan, and the perspectives they brought to the podcast/cold case investigation. The twists were good and I think it all tied together very nice!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Drug use, Grief, Toxic friendship
While the premise of this book sounded great, I wasn't pulled into the story and felt it could've been executed better. I didn't find the MC lovable or even dislikable in a good way. For how much occurred within the 78 pages I read, reading it still felt slow-paced.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Death of parent, Abandonment
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Abandonment