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Lie Until It's True by Jessie Weaver

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It was fun. I guessed the killer correctly. It was fast paced and entertaining. Although I must say, I don't think police detectives would get away with interrogating a minor the way they did in this book.
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

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adventurous dark emotional funny tense 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? Yes

5.0

This book was a really bizarre and biting commentary about fitting into mainstream society. It's excellently translated from Japanese. If you are sensitive to triggers, this might not be for you. The story has the kind of dark, warped humor that makes people look at me funny because I love it. 
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What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-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

The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger

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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? Yes

4.0

Siren Queen by Nghi Vo

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

3.75

 It took me a while to fully start absorbing this genre-bending book, but once I did, I was hooked on the characters and their outcomes. The historical fiction piece was excellent. The fantasy element was left up to the imagination, and the supernatural world building was not explained as much as I would have liked. 
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

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4.0

The author seems to have compassion for people who become embroiled in cults and also to recognize that there are varying degrees of harm. I feel more enlightened as to why people join. We're all more susceptible than I would have thought.
Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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

4.0

I enjoyed this haunting historical fiction ghost story set right after World War I in an asylum for shell-shocked soldiers. It really showed how PTSD was viewed back then. The spookiness was well integrated with the men's natural fears. I thought it was done well. I did think the ending was a bit unrealistic.
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.0

There was a lot going on in this book. Four points of view to keep track of, and journal entries from 15 years past. It was fun to watch it all come together.
Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

3.5

I appreciated certain aspects of this book, and I enjoyed learning more about the audio book industry. Romance is often a little too much for me because I don't buy into all of the happy coincidences. That's not the author's fault. It was, of course, a phenomenal narration.
The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

I love a good book set at the circus and this one was full of dark plot twists that did not disappoint.