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Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Don't Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
We follow a group of 3 friends, Abby, Bree, and Chelsea as we unravel Abby's untimely demise and the effects on Bree and Chelsea in the present. There are so many references to true crime and police efforts, causing it to read closer to a procedural thriller. It ultimately feels like you're watching a documentary of their life, which is fitting given the themes. What's better is that all of the main characters are flawed, be it in the secrets they keep or the wrongs they commit against each other. I enjoyed the dialogue on how the media treats women and the exploitative nature of crime reporting. Overall a solid thriller debut thriller, just with possibly one too many fakeouts,
*Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*
*Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*
What Happens After Midnight by K.L. Walther
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
So many Taylor Swift references, literally so many. But I did really enjoy reading this prank war meets scavenger hunt novel. The private school setting mixed with the chaos of the end of a school year was the perfect backdrop for the story and contributed to the reconciliation of Lily and Tag. Young love is just so sweet, especially when they were your first. Plus graduating from high school always feels like such a rite of passage and K.L. Walther capitalizes on that nostalgia perfectly. I couldn't put it down!
*Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*
*Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75