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Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito
challenging
dark
fast-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
3.75
The Pound family gets more than they bargained for when hire Winifred Notty to be their governess. Ms. Notty has quite a Christmas planned for them! Unfortunately, the more she learns and stays with the family, the harder time she has sticking to those plans...
This book was a fever dream. Once I started, it was hard to put down this weird and interesting book. Very darkly funny, very gory. It was an interesting juxtaposition with the proper way the book was written versus the content of the novel. I was a bit let down at the ending, truth be told, but it was honestly the most realistic. If you love novels of mad women, this is a great one to pick up!
Thank you to netgalley and LiveRight for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
This book was a fever dream. Once I started, it was hard to put down this weird and interesting book. Very darkly funny, very gory. It was an interesting juxtaposition with the proper way the book was written versus the content of the novel. I was a bit let down at the ending, truth be told, but it was honestly the most realistic. If you love novels of mad women, this is a great one to pick up!
Thank you to netgalley and LiveRight for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine, Vol. 1 by Grrr, Irinbi
5.0
When an average girl is hit by a truck, she is reincarnated as a child named Ailette Rodeline. This first novel shows her getting used to her new world, friends and skills. I loved this story! The drawing style and the colors were perfect, the story was a great intro into the world. I will definitely read more of these books in the future. I loved the scenes with her family and with Bianca. I enjoyed the class/religion system and can't wait to see where this isekai takes it!
Thank you netgalley and Yen Press for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you netgalley and Yen Press for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Control by Lasairiona Lewis
4.0
This was my first book by the author, and it was fun, steamy, enjoyable read. Overall, I enjoyed the character interactions, the love Thor had for Matty and the decent balance between smut and plot. I do wish there was more resolution with Addison's parents, I would have loved to see her gain the confidence to stand up for herself.
Food Court Of The Damned by D. W. Hitz
4.0
I love the 90s. I love throwback horror, I love the guts and gore. This had a little bit of everything -cults, demons, and possession - and it could have been too much, but it worked out well! It was a quick read of about 100 pages and was the perfect pick me up after a series of heavier novels I read.
Thank you to the author for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to the author for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review!