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challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was a little disappointed with this book. I don’t think it lived up to the hype for me. While I didn’t mind the mystery and how everything played out, I am not sure what it is that I couldn’t fully connect with. To be honest I’m not sure the fact that Molly is neurodivergent was handled well. It was just something that didn’t sit well with me. At times it did feel like she was childlike and other times it felt like she was the adult that she was. I did enjoy the fact that she didn’t curse unlike some of the other characters. It did feel good that she realized who were real friends were at the end. However, I’m not sure if I will continue the series, it didn’t “wow” me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide
Minor: Deportation
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The mystery wasn't very exciting and I couldn't get invested in the characters. It felt young in tone and writing style, but it was an easy read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Murder
Moderate: Deportation
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Yes
I read a NetGalley ARC of this and rated it without realizing Molly, the MC, is neurodivergent. I wanted to read it with new eyes, so I picked it up when I saw it at my library this week.
Upon rereading, I found Molly's innocence endearing and her quirks to be charming. I love an underdog story, and Molly was easy to root for. I'm so glad I gave this book a second chance and absolutely loved the themes of friendship and found family. The second book in the series is waiting for me at the library, and I can't wait to be back in Molly's world at The Regency Grand Hotel!
Upon rereading, I found Molly's innocence endearing and her quirks to be charming. I love an underdog story, and Molly was easy to root for. I'm so glad I gave this book a second chance and absolutely loved the themes of friendship and found family. The second book in the series is waiting for me at the library, and I can't wait to be back in Molly's world at The Regency Grand Hotel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Murder
Minor: Death of parent, Abandonment
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
“We are all the same in different ways.”
Eleanor Oliphant meets Agatha Christie. This was fun and clever, ending with a nice twist and an ending that left me feeling warm and fuzzy. The first half was a bit rough though - I have a hard time seeing those called “different” taken advantage of. However, that turned around about halfway through. More a tale around character development, under the guise of mystery and crime.
Eleanor Oliphant meets Agatha Christie. This was fun and clever, ending with a nice twist and an ending that left me feeling warm and fuzzy. The first half was a bit rough though - I have a hard time seeing those called “different” taken advantage of. However, that turned around about halfway through. More a tale around character development, under the guise of mystery and crime.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic relationship
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
Excellent mystery...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Classism
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Murder
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Drug abuse, Deportation
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Deportation
mysterious
fast-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
I hate it! The idea is fun but the writing is awful. Everything feels like a giant stereotype.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Murder
Moderate: Racism