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Onyx Storm

Rebecca Yarros

3.75

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Books and Bribes

Lucinda Race

2.75

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

You're telling me you find out you're a witch and you don't immediately read all of the family heirloom book of magic? Plus, the main character is described as "great at puzzles" and having a "analytical mind" but she just jumps to conclusions.

A Very Bad Thing

J.T. Ellison

4.25

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This Is How You Lose the Time War

Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

4.0

adventurous reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Jade City

Fonda Lee

3.25

challenging sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I had hoped for more out of this book based on how many people I've heard say they love it. I struggled with the timeline a bit, and spending time with so many characters made it hard to truly connect with any of them.