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Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Spy x Family, Vol. 1 by Tatsuya Endo
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Yu-Gi-Oh! Vol. 2: The Cards with Teeth by Kazuki Takahashi
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really thought I knew where the story was headed, and felt pretty convinced I knew what the twist would be, BUT I was WRONG. Instead, Wrobel succeeds in crafting a story that reads like a perfect mystery.
I enjoyed the pacing of the novel, having just enough information about each character to feel invested, and of course, all of the references to classic films. The imagery of the hotel was great, I felt like I could easily visualize everything. I also think the use of flashbacks in this story worked well to really fill in the complete picture of what had occurred years prior, which so heavily influenced why the characters do what they do and ultimately, the end result of the book.
It was a fun, quick read with healthy amounts of creepy references and overall, an interesting mystery.
Thanks, netgalley, for the ARC.
Come as You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
The X-Files: Perihelion by Claudia Gray
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Yu-Gi-Oh!, Vol. 1: The Millenium Puzzle by Kazuki Takahashi
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0