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722 reviews
Block Shot by Kennedy Ryan
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Banner and Jared have always had an attraction to each other. They had a night together in college, but something happened, and Banner avoided Jared into their adult years like the plague. Until one night where Jared reminded Banner what it felt like to be with him.
Their push and pull were constant throughout this book. It was a lot, and Jared took things without thinking of the consequences for Banner. I didn't like that about him, nor did I like the choices of Banner with her boyfriend. Her choice took me out of the story for a while, but in the end, it was apparent that Jared and Banner really do love each other. I just didn't particularly care how they got there. But just like in real life, relationships can be messy, and this one was definitely that.
Their push and pull were constant throughout this book. It was a lot, and Jared took things without thinking of the consequences for Banner. I didn't like that about him, nor did I like the choices of Banner with her boyfriend. Her choice took me out of the story for a while, but in the end, it was apparent that Jared and Banner really do love each other. I just didn't particularly care how they got there. But just like in real life, relationships can be messy, and this one was definitely that.
The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
There were entirely too many characters to have to remember, and the overall story was quite boring, in my opinion. I found myself not caring who ended up murdering Mr. Wickham by the ending. I also thought that none of the characters were well fleshed out, not even Johnathan or Juliet.
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This was a cute romance, but it didn't really ship Elsy and Anderson. I didn't feel the passion between them like I felt from all the other couples in this book. I enjoyed the setting and learning about Elsy's favorite book. I wanted to read that series and about those characters.
The Twisted Damsel by Nicki Grace
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The twist at the end surprised me and pieced together so many questions I had throughout the story. Sidney is not someone to cross, that's for sure.
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
These girls go through so much at such a young age. The adults completely fail these girls. It was empowering to see how they all got through being so young yet strong at the same time. This book had me feeling so many emotions. As a momma of two, I just wanted to hug all of the girls in this book.
Grady Hendrix also outdid himself with all of the research about child birth, women anatomy, and the emotions that surround being pregnant and giving birth.
Grady Hendrix also outdid himself with all of the research about child birth, women anatomy, and the emotions that surround being pregnant and giving birth.
My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I devoured this book. Yall, Jade was one of the coolest and most unhinged characters. She had a lot of things she was going through and she coped with those through watching and studying horror movies, specifically slasher horror. Some of her morals were questionable, but she was unapologetically herself. Her love for horror movies was overwhelming at times but also enduring. I really enjoyed this story. I'm glad I was able to listen to the audiobook while reading it as well because the narrator made Jade's character come alive. I know I probably shouldn't have laughed a lot, but I did. It was a good time!
Follow Me by Rachel Graham, Rachel Graham
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Follow Me is focuses on mental health and how people take advantage of people who are considered mentally ill. Lena has been in and out of mental hospitals and the foster care system for the majority of her life. She is visited by a group of people who claim that Lena has been reincarnated by Mary. The voices in Lena's head tell her not yo trust the group, but Lena is determined to escape from the mental hospital.
Lena finds herself sucked into a cult's religion, convinced she has powers, and the truth about her mom and what happened to her. This book was okay, though it was very low stakes and was a slow-moving story. It is a scary premise, no doubt, but it just wasn't my favorite. The ending was rushed as well.
Lena finds herself sucked into a cult's religion, convinced she has powers, and the truth about her mom and what happened to her. This book was okay, though it was very low stakes and was a slow-moving story. It is a scary premise, no doubt, but it just wasn't my favorite. The ending was rushed as well.
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
I'm not going to lie... I ugly cried at the end of this book. This book was beautiful, funny, full of angst, and had a surprising twist that I didn't see coming. Ricki and Ezra are definitely soulmates. Della is the best adopted grandma. Tuesday is the best friend you want in your life. The found family in this book made my heart so happy. The history of the Harlem Renaissance made the setting of this book magical and set the tone for so much romance. Tia Williams did the damn thing. ❤️
The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley
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? It's complicated
3.5
The twist at the end was unexpected. The overall mystery was interesting, but I also felt like not a lot happened, and there were too many red herrings.
One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
5.0
This. Book. Was. Fantastic.
One subject that I have always researched and have always wanted to learn more about is DID. A family member of mine had DID, and growing up, I didn't pay close attention to their "eccentric" personalities because that's just who they were.
This book spoke to me on so many levels. It was exhausting at times, but the depiction of Ken and her alters was, in my opinion, so well done. Ken and her alters don't always get along, but they work together to make sure they stay afloat. When Ken finds herself fronting and waiting to board a ferry for her new job as a caretaker, she reluctantly goes. The island is remote. The castle is huge and resembles the castle that Ken's alters live in, which comes to a shock. Then, a blast from the past throws a wrench in everything, causing Ken to have to fight against her own demons to not only save herself but also her alters as well.
There are extremely hard topics in this book as well. Racism, self-harm, depression, anxiety, mental illness, sexual assault, misogyny, and ableism are all topics in the book and are hard to read in some scenes.
The complexity and density of this book can become very confusing if you don't pay attention. I would highly recommend listening to the audiobook and reading this physically at the same time. This story just really spoke to me and sparked a lot more rabbit hole research into DID.
One subject that I have always researched and have always wanted to learn more about is DID. A family member of mine had DID, and growing up, I didn't pay close attention to their "eccentric" personalities because that's just who they were.
This book spoke to me on so many levels. It was exhausting at times, but the depiction of Ken and her alters was, in my opinion, so well done. Ken and her alters don't always get along, but they work together to make sure they stay afloat. When Ken finds herself fronting and waiting to board a ferry for her new job as a caretaker, she reluctantly goes. The island is remote. The castle is huge and resembles the castle that Ken's alters live in, which comes to a shock. Then, a blast from the past throws a wrench in everything, causing Ken to have to fight against her own demons to not only save herself but also her alters as well.
There are extremely hard topics in this book as well. Racism, self-harm, depression, anxiety, mental illness, sexual assault, misogyny, and ableism are all topics in the book and are hard to read in some scenes.
The complexity and density of this book can become very confusing if you don't pay attention. I would highly recommend listening to the audiobook and reading this physically at the same time. This story just really spoke to me and sparked a lot more rabbit hole research into DID.