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I Ran Away to Evil by Mystic Neptune
adventurous
funny
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
3.5
I really enjoyed this book! The vibes remind me of books like: Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynn Jones, Dealing With Dragons by Patricia C Wrede, and Villains and Virtues by AK Caggiano. Cozy and somewhat whimsical/fairytale like.
The main characters were fun and the side characters were well rounded and varied. Worldbuilding was a semi generic D&D or RPG like setting but with a light satirical/comedic tone.
Romance: no spice, kisses only (very cute though!!)
I did see some problems with the editing. The first chapters were somewhat weak and having short, four or five pages, chapters made the pacing feel off. In addition there were some misspellings and word swaps such as “he’s” replacing “his”. I would recommend trying a sample or using Kindle Unlimited before committing if these things will bother you.
The main characters were fun and the side characters were well rounded and varied. Worldbuilding was a semi generic D&D or RPG like setting but with a light satirical/comedic tone.
Romance: no spice, kisses only (very cute though!!)
I did see some problems with the editing. The first chapters were somewhat weak and having short, four or five pages, chapters made the pacing feel off. In addition there were some misspellings and word swaps such as “he’s” replacing “his”. I would recommend trying a sample or using Kindle Unlimited before committing if these things will bother you.
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.0
The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt Dinniman
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Bear & the Rose by Erin K. Larson-Burnett
emotional
mysterious
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
4.5
Changed by Heather Fox
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
The Artificer's Apprentice by Tom Watts
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
dark
slow-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? Yes
5.0