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338 reviews
When You Disappeared by John Marrs
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
i was super invested in this story. every time i thought it couldn’t get more horrific and tense - it did, right up until the last page. stressful, emotional, but very well done. JM did a great job with the multiple perspectives and timelines - they flow between chapters was very good and enticing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Rape, and Abandonment
Moderate: Murder
The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay by Nicola May
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
this was done so badly. there was a cute and cozy premise for the book but this was completely ruined by all the miysogynistic, sexual dialogue that tainted every conversation. I don’t know how i finished this. predictable plot. unlikable characters. CRINGE. revolting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcohol
Penelope in Retrograde by Brooke Abrams
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
a funny depiction of a complicated and dysfunctional family dynamic with a good sprinkling of romance
A Nose for Mischief by K.T. Lee
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.0
i enjoyed all the dog scenes, they carried this book. the battery stuff??? still confused i have no idea about what the company did? and the climax at the end was a paragraph long? let down a bit but i loved the dogs
Under Your Spell by Laura Wood
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
forced proximity is my favourite trope. this was a perfect mix of everything a good rom-com entails. cute and funny and nicely spiced with a focus on self development and sisterhood.
Paper Chains by Nicola Moriarty
dark
reflective
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
3.0
the tone of the first part was really depressing, which was the point but wasn’t enjoyable. but then the rest of the story was fine. nice ending. nice development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Grief
Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
this was fine - went from 0-100 real quick tho it didn’t make sense
The Ex by Nicola Moriarty
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
so suspenseful!! the climax towards the end had me stressing. good story, stressful but such a good page turner. maybe the premise was a little predictable but the finer details were very well thought out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Rape
Rosie and the Dreamboat by Sally Thorne
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.75
this was just cringey flirtatious ramblings that turned into a deep trauma dump and then turned cringe again. if it was more than 40 pages i wouldn’t have read it