The Godborn and the King by Kaitlyn Davis

The character growth.
Also look at my babies all being adorable and smitten 
And we're talking about characters still being able to do things even though they're different. Great tea. 
I'm just...gonna be over here stanning for Rafe and Ana...like.....Chef's kiss...Perfection. Amazing. Would die for them. 
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TS Song: invisible string

Gallant by V.E. Schwab

The characters. The world building. VE Schwab always wrecks me. Making me feel things. Don't act surprised. 
It's the non-verbal character with sign language, the diary/journal/letters, the drawings, and the family for me. 
Mentions Master of the House: 

I'm just gonna go...cry..
352 Pages