‘The Obelisk Gate’ brilliantly expands on the foundation set in The Fifth Season, but I did not find it as gripping.
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THE MIDNIGHT FEAST by Lucy Foley
Despite an intriguing start and atmospheric setting, I struggled to stay invested in ‘The Midnight Feast.’
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SUNBRINGER by Hannah Kaner
‘Sunbringer’ is a terrific sequel that builds upon the events of Godkiller and delivers strong political intrigue.
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THE FIFTH SEASON by N. K. Jemisin
For a book that essentially sets the scene for the rest of the series, ‘The Fifth Season’ was surprisingly gripping!
Similar read: Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
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SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE by Tia Williams
‘Seven Days in June’ is much deeper than your typical second-chance romance, exploring serious issues through raw and complex characters.
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FIVE BROKEN BLADES by Mai Corland
‘Five Broken Blades’ turned out to be quite different from what I expected, with a heavy focus on the main characters and their romantic relationships. Sadly, I was not fond of the characters or romance.
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DEFY THE NIGHT by Brigid Kemmerer
‘Defy the Night’ presents an entertaining blend of political intrigue and romance, although the character-driven storyline is fairly simple.
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DRAGON RIDER by Taran Matharu
The descriptive writing style gradually reveals a fascinating world filled with cutthroat politics, diverse creatures, and a creative magic system. While the intricate world-building details cause the first half of the story to drag, the writing is smooth and vivid, making it easy to get lost in the narrative. Only the occasional gore or sexual detail seemed off-putting and excessive.