‘The City of Brass’ had so much promise, but the drawn-out, confusing execution and numerous YA tropes gradually smothered my interest.
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THE OBELISK GATE by N.K. Jemisin
‘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.
