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Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura

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reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous by Gillian Anderson

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emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

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The Fury by Alex Michaelides

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dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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dark emotional sad 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

5.0

A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley

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

5.0

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Give Her Credit: The Untold Account of a Women's Bank That Empowered a Generation by Grace L. Williams

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
Not into. 
Grimm Curiosities by Sharon Lynn Fisher

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adventurous lighthearted 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? No

5.0

This was a wonderful magical read! Loved the journey the characters took me on, the haunted shop, and forbidden romance. 
A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay

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dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group | Ballantine, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. 

The main characters in this book, Fox and Haze, meet under odd circumstances and find they both serials killers with all the best intentions. They fall deep in love, and have a baby named Bibi. Now they struggle giving up the old life, or has it been given up? 

This book has interesting twist and turns, coupled with related real world experiences. The one I find most relatable is Haze’s experience with mom life and feeling mom guilt. The story really dives into what it feels like to become a parent, and lose the loss of autonomy you might of once felt. Also, how hard it can be to find a friend as adult. All of this while the Fox and Haze struggle with their need to fill the blood lust they had that fueled the chemistry in their marriage. I couldn’t predict the end, but it was well written and enjoyable. This was a wonderful read, and I would recommend this book to others. 

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Burn the Negative by Josh Winning

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dark medium-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? Yes

2.5

Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood

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

5.0

Such a good short read! Ali Hazelwood has captivated me since I read Bride last read, a done it again with this story. Can’t wait to read more from her this year. 
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