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Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies by Misha Popp

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

4.0

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is a much-needed reprieve from the violence and war of the first three ACOTAR books. It is a sweet look into the cozy life that is possible for the Night Court during peacetime. I hadn't realized how deeply affected I was by the tension and worry during A Court of Wings and Ruin until I felt myself exhale within the first few minutes of starting A Court of Frost and Starlight. I enjoyed the simple interactions between the family, getting to know them more for they are and not just how they perform when fulfilling the duties of their roles in the court. I loved it.
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense slow-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? No

4.75

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-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

5.0

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati

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adventurous dark sad 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

4.75

The Fortunes of Jaded Women: A Novel by Carolyn Huynh

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emotional funny hopeful fast-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

4.5

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

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dark emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

The characters in this book are very relatable, and the absorbing storyline is like no other. I found myself completely swept up in the tale that explores the process of moving through self-loathing to self-discovery and finally self-acceptance. While each of the three main characters are motivated differently, they all want the same thing: love. Even
Luc, the dark god, seems to undergo a transformation
of sorts. The ending was powerful, beautiful, and strongly feminist. Addie knew what she wanted from life as a small child, and three hundred years later she has developed into a formidable force who has the experience and skill to achieve her desires.

If you usually look ahead in a book, you might try to not peek. I habitually sneak peeks, but the description (without ANY spoilers) from my friend and bookseller made me believe that this book is something special and it deserves to unfold as it is read. I kept myself from rifling the pages behind my bookmark. The end of the book definitely was more rewarding and meaningful for me than it would have been if I knew even a few bits and pieces of what to expect.