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Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
BOOK REVIEW | Pen Pal by J.T Geisinger
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πΆοΈ: 4
βοΈ: 4.5
π: Kindle Unlimited
Tropes/themes
- Dark romance
- Paranormal
- Suspense/thriller
- Plot twist
Book progress:
10%: I had no idea what to expect when I first started reading this book - I like to go into it blind. Therefore, I had so many theories! Is her pen pal stalking her? Is Kayla imagining things? Can we Trust Aidan?
20-50%: This book is slow burner, with a lot of strange occurrences happening at Kaylaβs home. Her past seems to follower her and I was so excited for the big reveal.
60%-80%: The tension begins to increase. Things are really weird and nothing is making sense to Kayla. She needs answers about the spooky occurrences, but ghosts arenβt real - right?
90-100%: WOW. THE ENDING?? THE BIG REVEAL?? I cried for Aidan and Kayla. Both characters deserved a second chance at love and when they found each other, their ending was tragic.
πΆοΈ : The spice scenes were enjoyable in this book and explores a dom x sub relationship. This kind of relationship only occurs during steamy scenes and is such a contrast to Aidanβs sweet character. He also refers to her as βbunny,β which is a bit hit or miss.
Overall: When I started this book, I was as confused as Kayla and I was unsure if I would like this book. However, the plot twist alone is a huge reason why I loved this book. Everything finally made sense!! There were plenty of steamy scenes, I loved the interactions with Kayla and Aidan. I recommend this book if you are starting to get into dark romance!
Please note this book has trigger warnings.
πππππππ-ππππ ππππππ
πΆοΈ: 4
βοΈ: 4.5
π: Kindle Unlimited
Tropes/themes
- Dark romance
- Paranormal
- Suspense/thriller
- Plot twist
Book progress:
10%: I had no idea what to expect when I first started reading this book - I like to go into it blind. Therefore, I had so many theories! Is her pen pal stalking her? Is Kayla imagining things? Can we Trust Aidan?
20-50%: This book is slow burner, with a lot of strange occurrences happening at Kaylaβs home. Her past seems to follower her and I was so excited for the big reveal.
60%-80%: The tension begins to increase. Things are really weird and nothing is making sense to Kayla. She needs answers about the spooky occurrences, but ghosts arenβt real - right?
90-100%: WOW. THE ENDING?? THE BIG REVEAL?? I cried for Aidan and Kayla. Both characters deserved a second chance at love and when they found each other, their ending was tragic.
πΆοΈ : The spice scenes were enjoyable in this book and explores a dom x sub relationship. This kind of relationship only occurs during steamy scenes and is such a contrast to Aidanβs sweet character. He also refers to her as βbunny,β which is a bit hit or miss.
Overall: When I started this book, I was as confused as Kayla and I was unsure if I would like this book. However, the plot twist alone is a huge reason why I loved this book. Everything finally made sense!! There were plenty of steamy scenes, I loved the interactions with Kayla and Aidan. I recommend this book if you are starting to get into dark romance!
Please note this book has trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Sexual content
Minor: Gun violence