sambam_42's Reviews (311)

adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Another fun read by KJ Charles. I loved this one particularly because it included a rich back story with Sir Phillip and his "Murder"-ous friends. It felt like there was such depth and breadth that wasn't explored (simply because there wasn't time) but I would love to see the other two of the 4-sided triangle get their own books eventually. 
adventurous mysterious sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A
adventurous challenging sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A
adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

An interesting beginning to her latest duology.  Much like her previous books had a very Celtic feel, this has a very WWII English feel to the story. I could almost picture the city looking like a slightly different version of London in my mind when I was reading it. I'm still having a hard time wrapping my head around the love story and how it evolved so quickly, but that's war-time stories for you, Always on an expedited timeline. I'm interested to see how it resolves in the second book once my turn comes up in Libby.
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Loved this sequel! Emily comes more into her own than in the first book. I can't wait to see how she and Wendell tackle his realm in the next book. 
adventurous emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Another hit for Ali Hazelwood.  I loved this supernatural yet still super-nerdy take on romance. It was hard to know who to trust but still entertaining.  I really hope that she writes more in this universe, especially about Serena. 
adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A historical-ish retelling of Rapunzel from Mother Gothel's perspective. I really liked the historical aspect of the story woven in with the magical. There were things I didn't appreciate about learning about The Circle and Hedda's history.
adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I liked this book so much until the end!
After the truth about Lillian comes out and the lies are revealed Mika just takes everyone back! It was so frustrating. I get that part of it was to protect the kids since they did nothing wrong but come on!