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That Girl Who Ran Off and Kissed a Vampire

That Girl Who Ran Off and Kissed a Vampire by K.R.S. McEntire

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

This book can be read and enjoyed both by older teens (16+) and by new adults (18+).

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The Bone King and the Starling

The Bone King and the Starling by Elizabeth Stephens

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well
Content Warnings: Dark Romance, Mention of Child Abuse, Thrallment, Non-Con, Mention of Torture

An excellent narrative, but not for the faint of heart.

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Errant

Errant by Montrez

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

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Wrongful-A true Story

Wrongful-A true Story by Brandy Wilson

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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There Ought To Be Shadows

There Ought To Be Shadows by Krissie K. Williams

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

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Honu Book One: Waterborn

Honu Book One: Waterborn by Dawyone Combes

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

This book should be marketed & promoted towards Young Adult readers; especially those who enjoy superhero stories, but want something different from Marvel & DC Comics narratives. And, there is something about story settings in the Pacific Ocean that always pique my interest.

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