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31 reviews

The Astrology House by Carinn Jade

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emotional mysterious slow-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? Yes

4.0

While I did find myself confused at a few points in the book, I would still recommend it. I had a hard time keeping the characters straight in the beginning and missed some inner moments, thinking it had actually happened. 
This was one of those books I was convinced I had figured out, but the twist got me. I’m glad I stuck with it!
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

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challenging emotional sad 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? Yes

2.0

Bellevue by Robin Cook

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dark tense medium-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

3.0

I am still reeling from the ending! The last chapter shocked me in the best way possible. Definitely the highlight of the book. As always with Robin Cook, this book was very detailed throughout. At times it felt like the story was dragging on without a strong plot, but I am happy I read it through. 
The Woman Who Lied by Claire Douglas

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

3.0

Confessions by Kanae Minato

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challenging reflective 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? Yes

3.75

What a wild ride! The first portion of the book shocked and hooked me. Going through each persons perspective was extremely thought provoking but slowed the pace of the narrative considerably. 
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

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

3.0

I liked this book, but I wouldn’t say any particular element stood out. Solid thriller - interesting characters, fine plot and good writing. 
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

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adventurous emotional 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? No

3.0

The Murder Inn by James Patterson, Candice Fox

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

3.0

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

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

4.75

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous dark emotional fast-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

3.5