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235 reviews

The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
I’m so sorry but this is deeply, truly, incredibly boring 
Mirror Lake by Juneau Black

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

4.5

A sweet, cozy mystery that really puts you in a late autumn mood 
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 65%.
A bit boring 🥱 
The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn

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emotional sad tense 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

4.0

The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman

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

4.5

Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter

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lighthearted medium-paced

2.0

If either of these two people existed in real life they would be absolutely insufferable. Plus some truly cringey spicy scenes. I think I’ve accepted Lynn Painter isn’t for me…
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

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

4.75

😮😮😮
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

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3.0

What was that dialogue? That’s not how people talk 😂
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

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

3.75

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

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emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.5