craftyknotwitch's reviews
228 reviews

How to Be a Victorian by Ruth Goodman

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informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Fascinating book if you're interested in Victorian's and the UK's social history. Highly recommended! 
The Haunting of Borley Rectory: The Story of a Ghost Story by Sean O'Connor

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informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

Absolutely fascinating book! For those who have been interested in ghosts since childhood, especially Borley Rectory, this is a must read!
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

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

5.0

Murder by Candlelight: Ten Classic Crime Stories for Winter by

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

3.0

The Christmas Eve Murders by Noelle Allbright

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

4.0

Murder Under The Mistletoe by Richard Coles

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

3.0

Murder At The Christmas Emporium by Andreina Cordani

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

5.0

Tis the season....for survival! 

It's soooooooo goooooood! It combines horrible characters that you thought you wouldn't mind seeing murdered but actually don't want to see murdered at the same time, 🤣 with a Victorian toy shop in the heart of modern London which has automatons! What's not to love?! Definite 5 star Christmas read!
Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson

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

4.0

The Ghost Theatre by Mat Osman

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
I can't explain why I don't like it because I can't put my finger on why, I just don't like it! 
Haunted Tales: Ghostly Stories for the Darkest Nights by Adam Macqueen

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

2.0