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31 reviews

The Sound of Glass by Karen White

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emotional hopeful mysterious sad slow-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? Yes

4.25

The Sound of Glass by Karen White (audiobook)

I was not prepared with how this book affected me emotionally! The big twist made me gasp out loud, and the ending had me crying. The plot had many layers but was very easy to follow. 
Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop

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funny lighthearted 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

Only for the Week by Natasha Bishop (audiobook)
I love a book that can make me laugh out loud! The characters were likable, and the interactions between Jenelle and Rome were something else. Just the right amount of drama to keep me entertained!
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

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dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera (audiobook)

This audiobook was so well done! The podcast narration and theatrics added a unique element that I really enjoyed. 

I really liked this story. The plot was well pace, the writing was engaging and the characters were likable and relatable. 
The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny

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adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-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 Grey Wolf by Louise Penny 
I have not read the other books in this series, and I think my experience would have been better if I had. There were several references to plots from earlier that I did not connect with. 
I thought the story was a little hard to follow in the beginning, but it ended cleanly. 
The writing style is really great. Louise Penny also did a great job of reminding me who characters were when referred to later on the story.
Hooked by Emily McIntire

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

4.0

Hooked by Emily McIntire (audiobook)

This book was so fun! I loved the references to the og story, small and obvious. I just devoured those spicy scenes too!

I wouldn’t say the plot progression and ending was unpredictable, but it wasn’t boring even when the reader knows what is coming. 
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

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dark mysterious medium-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? Yes

3.0

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager (audiobook narrated by Bernadette Dunne)

The stand out elements of this novel are the unique story and unexpected twists. Unfortunately, I had a hard time picturing Casey as a woman in her 30s because the mature narrators voice just didn’t match the character. I think I would have enjoyed this book more had I read it myself. 
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

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dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.5

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney (audio book)

I enjoyed the writing style and the imagery throughout the novel. The unreliable narrator aspect was a great revelation. 

As for the plot, the twists at the end of this book kept me on the edge! Face blindness is something I had never heard of, but it was a unique aspect throughout. I loved how intricately everything came together at the end. 
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

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adventurous mysterious 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

4.25

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter (audio book)

I really enjoyed this book, especially during the holiday season! The writing was engaging and plot was paced well. Maggie and Ethan are such likable characters. Their interactions with each other were quite cute. 

This book checked all the festive, mysterious, and cozy boxes! Highly recommend. 
Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke

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funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (audio book)
The plot was slow paced and barely held my attention. I will say, there were some cute/funny quotes and interactions between characters that I did enjoy. Overall, a fine book, just not for me as I prefer plot focused stories which was lacking here. 
The Christmas Jigsaw Murders by Alexandra Benedict

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

3.0

The Christmas Jigsaw Murders by Alexandra Benedict (audio book)
The story was definitely unique, and the killer’s identity was unpredictable which I enjoyed. Parts were challenging for me to follow, and I also had a hard time picturing the puzzle pieces when they were described in detail. I think this is a good Christmas time book as Christmas was a theme throughout.