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Apartment 16 by Adam L.G. Nevill
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.
More gross than horror and not enough progression for me.
Escape for Christmas by Philippa Ashley
emotional
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Medical content, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
Murder Before Evensong by Richard Coles
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
Too slow and boring. 100 pages before the murder even happens.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Christmas Book Hunt by Jenny Colgan
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-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? No
4.0
Let it Snow by Maureen Johnson, John Green, Lauren Myracle
emotional
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Eye for An Eye by M.J. Arlidge
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use and Pregnancy
If Only I Could Tell You by Hannah Beckerman
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Animal death and Child death