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420 reviews

Celestial Monsters by Aiden Thomas

adventurous funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

I think i actually liked this one more than the sunbearer trials !!! Very percy jackson core, especially the snarky comments (xiao i'm looking at you). Still think i'm now too old to be the target demographic and fully appreciate everything, but still a strong read nonetheless 

La Nuit de David by Abigail Assor

reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Une lecture agréable qui sort de mes habitudes. J'ai été surprise par la fin, sans être particulièrement touchée pour autant. 

Pour Britney by Louise Chennevière

reflective

3.25

Malgré un propos auquel je m'identifie et qui parlera je pense aux femmes de ma génération, j'avoue que le style d'écriture m'a un peu perdue et a entravé ma lecture. Peut-être qu'après quelques recherches je comprendrais mieux les choix de l'autrice, mais j'avoue être perplexe pour l'instant

Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White

dark funny hopeful tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

Andrew Joseph White i will read whatever you put out and i will love it endlessly.
Compound fracture is as per usual an absolutely brilliant book with an absolutely brilliant plot and absolutely brilliant characters. I could go on and on about Miles and the struggles he faces and his anger and how he still overcomes everything life throws at it. I could probably write a very very long review about everything i adored in this but i wont because i stayed up too late to read this in one sitting and i have to shower and Miles would get how i feel about that actually.
To put it simply, this is exactly my brand of horror, once again. And it resonates perfectly with the political climate in my country rn (oui oui baguette land being lowkey under a coup and everything) so that's a plus. 
Let's bark back 

Don't Let It Break Your Heart by Maggie Horne

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.75

I really really enjoyed this book and its lovely, wonderfully human characters. It was such a good depiction of growing up in a small town, of feeling like you're the only queer person there, and coming into your own, and finding community. The writing was really fluid, and i'm glad teens have books like this to go through their teenage years <3

You're the Problem, It's You by Emma R. Alban

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

I kind of struggled to get into the book, but i became enthralled halfway through. Not quite as charming as Don't Want You Like a Best Friend, but a very nice read nonetheless 

Les fleurs les plus dangereuses n'ont pas d'épines by Lydie Tabarin

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Une bonne lecture qui m'a cependant un peu laissée sur ma faim ! Si j'ai beaucoup aimé les personnages et l'intrigue originelle, j'avoue ne pas avoir été conquise par le world building qui n'était pas assez développé à mon goût (c'est bien la première fois où je regrette de ne pas avoir eu une carte mdr). 

A Bánh Mì for Two by Trinity Nguyen

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A love letter to Việt Nam and family relationships. Between truly mouth watering food descriptions and a lovely sapphic romance, A Bahn Me for Two is a charming debut novel !!! 

My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen

dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

Absolutely loved this !!! The writing charmed me right away, and i fell in love with Roos, Ruth and Agnes story. A true sapphic gothic masterpiece.

Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I'm still not sure about how much i liked this book. I found the writing to be very agreeable to read, and loved being into the mind of Lady Roscille. I also appreciated the added backstory and context. However i was quite surprised by the pacing and the speed at which the events of Macbeth came into play. I think i would have liked to spend more time in the atmosphere before getting straight into the play's plot. Also, i loved the use of witchcraft, but i must say i draw the line with the

dragon prince which kinda felt unnecessary and the romance was...icky

All in one it was a lovely read, and i really enjoyed reading it around a misty lake in the mountains, A+ vibes. Would just have wanted a longer book ultimately