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164 reviews
The Missing Checkout Girl Mystery by Rachel Ward
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I found most of the characters extremely irritating and the plot line weak.
Only the Dead Can Tell by Alex Gray
dark
mysterious
tense
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
Another page-turner by Alex Gray. I really enjoyed this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Murder
The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Lies Within by Jane Isaac
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape and Self harm
The Winners by Fredrik Backman
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
This final book in the trilogy was as good as, if not better, than the previous two. If that's at all possible.
Some really serious issues and their impact on the inhabitants of Bear Town are covered throughout the series, concluding - for good and bad - in this final book.
I absolutely loved this trilogy.
Some really serious issues and their impact on the inhabitants of Bear Town are covered throughout the series, concluding - for good and bad - in this final book.
I absolutely loved this trilogy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Drug use and Violence
The Birdcage by Eve Chase
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A dual timeline: 1999/2019 involving three sisters and a deeply buried secret. An enjoyable read.
The Last Library by Freya Sampson
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
When library assistant June's library is threatened with closure, the eccentric band of regular customers decide to get together to come up with a plan to stop the local council from succeeding.
A gentle, humourous and, at times, thought-provoking read.
A gentle, humourous and, at times, thought-provoking read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
The Lost Notebook by Louise Douglas
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
It took quite a while to get into this story. I thought that a few of the characters could have been developed more.
The ending felt rushed and incomplete.
The ending felt rushed and incomplete.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The lives of the inhabitants of Pagford are laid bare in this novel by J.K. Rowling. The story revolves around the members of the Parish Council and their families. The prejudice, snobbery, back-stabbing and malicious rumours that take place after the sudden death of one of the councillors lead to unforeseen consequences that will change lives forever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Racial slurs, Self harm, and Grief
The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn
adventurous
dark
sad
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? Yes
4.0
Children, Cristabel, Flossie and Digby have an unconventional upbringing at Chilcombe Manor, including building a theatre out of the skeleton of a whale that has been washed up on the shore close by.
As the children grow into adults, WWll will see them going their separate ways. The impact of the war will change their lives forever.
The first half of the book was quite slow but it picked up pace in the second half.
As the children grow into adults, WWll will see them going their separate ways. The impact of the war will change their lives forever.
The first half of the book was quite slow but it picked up pace in the second half.