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156 reviews
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
3.75
A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
adventurous
funny
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
3.25
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity and Murder
The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding
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
2.5
The book was average for a thriller. If there wasn’t a glaring editing error I probably would have given a 3.75, but the author is from Vancouver, BC and the book is set in Seattle. Did the author and editors refuse to open Google Maps?? Seattle is not anywhere near the Pacific Ocean. Port Townsend was mentioned - where does she think Port Townsend is if Seattle is on the ocean? As someone from here I just could not get past it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism
Grimstone by Sophie Lark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This was super predictable but it was a fun read other than the questionable consent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
adventurous
challenging
dark
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