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Anna O by Matthew Blake

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adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Thank you to NetGalley, Matthew Blake and 
HarperCollins Canada for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

I had some concerns when I started this one because I wasn’t super interested, but it was a totally unique concept and one I actually got really into. The twists were good and I enjoyed the characters even though I kept wondering what they were up too! They were all suspicious. 
The Hungry Dark: A Thriller by Jen Williams

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Thank you to NetGalley, Jen Williams and Crooked Lane Books for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

This was a bit slower paced to start than I would have liked, but once it picks up - you are in for a wild ride. I loved the paranormal aspects of this one and the twists were phenomenal! 
Kill For Me Kill For You by Steve Cavanagh

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This one is so twisty and easy to read that I binged the entire thing over the weekend! I definitely recommend 
The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Thank you to Libro.fm for my free listening copy!

This was a long audio for me but I loved the narrator and I found myself more interested with every chapter. Especially the little bit of supernatural aspect and the chapters from the past. The end of this one was full of jaw dropping twists. I really enjoyed it. 
The September House by Carissa Orlando

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challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Wild. Kind of slow and meandering in a good, I’m along for the ride type of way. The ending though, there is so much action jammed packed into the last ten percent and it is amazing. 
The Getaway by Lamar Giles

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3.75

Dead Girls Walking by Sami Ellis

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley, Sami Ellis and Abrams kids for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

This was not what I expected in the beginning, but it quickly evolves into exactly what I expected and wanted. I was thrilled. I love the slasher YA right now and this was perfect. 
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Thank you to NetGalley, Elle Cosimano and St Martin’s Press for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

Another Finlay novel that I binged in 24 hours! I can’t even explain why these books are just so perfect. They are thrilling but funny. They have the best characters in the weirdest situations while mostly still being believable! I just can’t get enough
A Man Downstairs: A Novel by Nicole Lundrigan

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mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Thank you to NetGalley, Nicole Lundrigan and Penguin Random House Canada for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

This kept me interested until about half way and then I lost interest until it started to ramp back up. It was a clever idea and I enjoyed a large majority of the book. 
The Gathering by C.J. Tudor

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Thank you to NetGalley, C.J. Tudor and Penguin Random House Canada for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

It took me a few chapters to get into this one and really get into what was happening, but then I was addicted. This is hopefully just the first we’ve seen of detective Barbara and the vampyrs because I’m obsessed. Loved it!