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346 reviews
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Violence
The Wanton Witch & the Werewolf by Quinn C. Chonk
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Under Black Skies by Clare Sager
adventurous
emotional
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
4.25
Against Dark Tides by Clare Sager
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Beneath Black Sails by Clare Sager
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Across Dark Seas by Clare Sager
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Osgood As She Gets by Cooper S. Beckett
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to the author for providing a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review! This is my first Osgood book, and even though it’s the 3rd in the series I definitely think it can be read as a standalone. The main mystery of the book hooks you at the beginning, as you witness what you realize is the first killing of the long line of teens in Chicago. Osgood, the main character, is struggling with her chronic pain and trauma along with trying to do right by the work she intends to do.
I think the best part of the story was the mystery and horror elements. The story was scary, had pieces of being a thriller, and there were twists and turns until the end when the mystery was solved. Ending on a scary cliff-hanger that ties back to some earlier points in the mystery was chilling.
I think I would have loved a few more elements of camaraderie between the spectral inspectors themselves, some quiet moments of friendship outside of longing and worrying. This might be what is missed when you come in during book 3, but I do wish there had been more to their relationships in this book other than worrying about Osgood. This was what knocked it down from a 5 star for me.
Overall, an enjoyable read especially for those who enjoy horror mysteries!
I think the best part of the story was the mystery and horror elements. The story was scary, had pieces of being a thriller, and there were twists and turns until the end when the mystery was solved. Ending on a scary cliff-hanger that ties back to some earlier points in the mystery was chilling.
I think I would have loved a few more elements of camaraderie between the spectral inspectors themselves, some quiet moments of friendship outside of longing and worrying. This might be what is missed when you come in during book 3, but I do wish there had been more to their relationships in this book other than worrying about Osgood. This was what knocked it down from a 5 star for me.
Overall, an enjoyable read especially for those who enjoy horror mysteries!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Violence, Medical trauma, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
The Legacy by Elle Kennedy
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75