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The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden

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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

3.0

I usually have surprised by the twists in Freida’s books, but I guesses this one really quickly. Probably my least favorite I’ve read of hers so far, but still an entertaining read
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark 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

5.0

Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

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

4.0

I was equal parts obsessed with this book and wanted to throw it against the wall and dnf it. It felt soooo frustrating and drawn out at times.
Those two just could not get their shit together for the life of them and Magnolia took BJ back SO MANY TIMES. Tom was perfect and their life story should have been the ending if Magnolia wanted better for herself UGH
The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

5.0

A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I really wanted to love this book after loving the seven year slip last year, but I just couldn’t get into this one the same way. I read half on physical and half on audio, and the audio really ruined things for me. I didn’t picture Elsy having a southern accent? 
The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

From laughing out loud one moment to crying the next - I loveee these characters and this author ❤️
One By One by Freida McFadden

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

3.0

Another fast-paced twisty thriller from Freida! I could not stand the main character in this one, but still wanted to find out what happened in the end.
The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica

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

3.5

Okay, I was really close to DNGing this book, but something about it made me keep reading. I guessed the first twist, but was shocked by the second (as is common in Mary’s books). I didn’t like the characters, but
the fact that Imogen saved the day?! ICONIC! Also love that it had a happy ending after all.
She's Not Sorry by Mary Kubica

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

4.0

Wow, the amount of twists in this story were nonstop. I think maybe there were too many? It made the whole thing a bit less believable, but definitely kept me on my toes the whole time. Really good read, will be looking into this author’s backlist now!