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Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle

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funny mysterious tense 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

4.25

This book has great commentary on archetypal characters and monsters in the horror industry, as well as queer people’s place within it and if they too are allowed to survive. While the plot and major reveal was predictable for me, I found that to be fitting as the author discusses just how predictable horror is. Some of the sentiments felt a bit Hallmark at times, but I understood why Tingle included them. A really fun read with a great variety of monsters! 
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Hounded by Kevin Hearne

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fast-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

1.0

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Cackle by Rachel Harrison

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funny reflective fast-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

3.5

How to Make a Horror Movie and Survive by Craig DiLouie

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medium-paced

4.0

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The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia Gray

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funny mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My favorite in the series so far!
The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

An absolute delight!
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

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funny mysterious tense slow-paced

3.75

What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena

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dark mysterious 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

4.0

Cabaret Macabre by Tom Mead

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adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Once again, this series is such a smooth-reading experience! While the puzzle(s) at hand is complex, Mead's writing is impressively accessible. For the ultimate experience, I highly recommend you start where the magic begins: Death and the Conjuror. This series is perfect for those who enjoy locked room mysteries/impossible crimes, and the golden age detective fiction style (think Agatha Christie, John Dickson Carr, Ellery Queen, etc).

How did I read this book? In one sitting!

I was able to finish the book in one day during a reading-sprint event hosted by Krystal @bon_bookreviews on YouTube. She, Danni @danni.dabbles, and I had a blast returning to the world of Joseph Spector, and we already look forward to book 4!

Thank you Tom Mead and Mysterious Press for a free ARC in exchange for this honest review. Since then, I have acquired one of the gorgeous hardbacks to add to my growing Joseph Spector collection!! 
Poirot - Hallowe'en Party: Filmed As A Haunting In Venice by Agatha Christie

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mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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