3lovelylittles's reviews
95 reviews

What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena

dark 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? It's complicated

2.0

My three(ish) words: overly-complicated, predictable, disappointing 

Would recommend: to readers looking for basic thriller (but also, there are better ones out there)

Into the Fall: A Thriller by Tamara L. Miller

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? Yes

3.0

My three(ish) words: promising, underwhelming ending 

Would recommend: to fans of dual timeline storylines (past + present)

The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys

adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

My three(ish) words: clever, quick-read

Would recommend: to those that love history with a dash of mystery 

Wordhunter by Stella Sands

challenging dark funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

My three(ish) words: Interesting premise, predictable, rushed-ending (wanted to love this more than I did)

Would recommend: to readers who hate-to-love the protagonist 

One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.

I just could not get beyond the voice and inner monologue of the  character Cole. The “good guy” persona and victim mentality was too much for me to wade through. 

Little Lovely Things by Maureen Joyce Connolly
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

Overly verbose writing (too descriptive, even for me), derogatory words (“wifebeater” tshirt, “druggies”) I don’t mind these topics but appreciate more mature and appreciative descriptions 

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

My three(ish) words: gripping, hold-your-breath

Would recommend: to readers who can handle a dark(er) storyline, with creative twists and turns that will leave you hanging until the very last page. 

Why did I wait so long to read this one?

How Sondheim Can Change Your Life by Richard Schoch

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

4.0

My three(ish) words: funny, fabulous, insightful

Would recommend: to lovers of theatre who are familiar (or want to fall in love more) with Sondheim's stories

Pro-tip: Sondheim playlist pairs well with this book! 

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

My three(ish) words: beautiful, captivating, raw

Would recommend: to lovers of well-written stories of family and love and the journeys they take

Started this last year as an audiobook and ran out of hours (damn you, Spotify!) and just was able to get back to it (in print). I’m so grateful I did and hate that it took me so long. 

City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

My three(ish) words: quietly captivating mystery 

Would recommend: to fans of Louise Penney