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66 reviews

Shadowplay (Book 1): Midnight School by Sam Fonseca

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

4.0

Thanks to IDW for the chance to read this early!

I asked for a galley just because of the cover art. Needless to say, the art throughout the entire story was beautiful. I really loved the use of color symbolism and the inclusion of chromesthesia. I can't wait for the next one already! 

The scenes of torture/abuse are not extremely graphic, but just a little squeamish. I enjoyed trying my best to piece together what was happening right alongside the main characters.

I wish I could take the MC and wrap him into a nice cozy blanket and give him a mug of hot chocolate and let him cuddle with Lupo...
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Misfit Mansion by Kay Davault

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emotional funny reflective fast-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

The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim

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dark reflective tense fast-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

5.0

I loved the layout of this book, the way the chapters were formatted, the flow, the hard way to tell what was real and what was fake at times.
I loved that the character's brain tumor was NOT the reason she was a killer!!!!
This was just a cringey, eye-opening, delicious read. (puns intended)
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Goodbye, Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes

5.0

The Haar by David Sodergren

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challenging dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Devil's Candy, Vol. 1 by Bikkuri

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

4.75

The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker

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

4.5

This was such a wild ride. I went in without reading any summary or anything and... wow? It was rewarding to connect the dots as things were happening. The characters aren't dull nor stupid. Great, short read!
Rainbow! Volume 1 by Sunny, Gloomy

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emotional inspiring sad fast-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

I need more!!!!
Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke

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

4.25

Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare

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dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0