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The Fury by Alex Michaelides

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challenging tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The New Neighbor by Carter Wilson

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challenging 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? It's complicated

3.75

Thank you to NetGalley, Carter Wilson and Poisoned Pen Press for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I was a bit concerned to learn that there was a unreliable narrator in this novel; I really like this in a novel, but also it can be done so poorly. This novel did a great job with it because I honestly wondered if someone was screwing with the main character. I was happily confused throughout most of the novel and I loved how quick and easy this book was to read.
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth

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

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley, Sally Hepworth and St Martin's Press for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I really got immersed into this novel and quickly, which is why I love Hepworth's writing. This one is really quick paced and I went back and forth so much about whodunit and was driving myself crazy trying to figure it out. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and it was totally binge worthy and I recommend highly!
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

This wasn't at all what I was expecting after hearing everyone compare it to Daisy Jones and I think comparing it is totally unfair. It made me a bit disappointed in this one even though it was interesting and I read the entire thing in one night. The characters were so believable as real people with real problems and I went back and forth loving and hating a few of these characters. It was a really easy read and sad. 
Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon

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adventurous 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? Yes

3.75

I wasn't quite sure how I felt about this novel for most of the way through and really had to absorb what happened and talk about it with others. I enjoyed the premise and how much action and hiding the characters were doing, but the suspicion of everyone and each other started to get a bit annoying in the end. I really enjoyed the ending and how incredibly twisted this entire book was. It was a very dark and entirely unique novel that everyone should try.
The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan

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

3.75

 I really enjoy MacMillan's writing, but the reviews really made me nervous to read this one. I was super annoyed that there were no chapters throughout this entire book and I ask please please don't do that again. But otherwise, I really love a locked in type mystery and this one was no different. It was so hard to figure out what was happening and whodunit moments. I would totally recommend. 
Out of His League by Caroline Richardson

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.5

Thank you to NetGalley, Caroline Richardson and Wattpad Books for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was awesome and I really really enjoyed the entire thing. This was really quick paced, fun and so so easy to read. It was very romantic and had real life issues about long distance relationships and other relationship issues that we can all relate too. I will definitely be waiting for the next novel from Richardson.
Watch Out for Her by Samantha M. Bailey

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adventurous 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? Yes

4.25

Thank you to NetGalley, Samantha Bailey and Simon & Schuster Canada for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a really fast paced novel that keeps you wondering what is happening and what is going to happen next. It's very twisty and surprisingly enjoyable. I will forever been a Bailey fan because she really knows how to write a novel that keeps you on your toes and is so incredibly unique. I also love supporting Canadian authors!
The New Girl by R.L. Stine

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adventurous dark tense fast-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

Nice bite sized novel that you can read in an afternoon.