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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

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dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

Honestly this is the best book I have read so far this year! So many twists and turns that make the reader keep going. I finished the book the same day I started it. That should tell you how much worthwhile this book was to read! Frieda Mcfadden is a truly gifted author.
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All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley

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dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

Belle de Jour: Diary of an Unlikely Call Girl by Belle de Jour

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challenging funny slow-paced

2.0

There were some funny moments in this book but I couldn't enjoy it. It's the only time I will ever say that I found the TV show more enjoyable than the book. 
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

A romance worth reading! I wasn't aware of the spicy content so just thought I would let you know if you are unaware but its still an enjoyable read. 
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The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean

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dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Can I Tell You about Adhd?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals by Susan Yarney

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informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Do No Harm by Jack Jordan

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dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this thriller. I couldn't put it down. So many twists and unexpected characters. It was thrilling  to read. A change of writing style from normally and unpredictability 
Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing 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

5.0

After this book being a recommended TIKTOK book. I figured I would give it a try. I can see the fuss for this one. It's witty, funny and tugs at the heartstrings.
Most definitely worth reading again and again.

Nisha Sharma is very talented and I look forward to her other books. 
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The Reader on the 6.27 by Jean-Paul Didierlaurent

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A beautifully written book that makes you appreciate the small gestures of romance even more . I couldn't put the book down and finished it in an hour.
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