am_moore's Reviews (99)

Endless Night

Agatha Christie

4.0

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I enjoy an unreliable narrator. Although, in this case, it feels drawn out with not much happening for most of the book. It helps that it’s a quick read and the ending has more action. I was satisfied that the villains ended up victims of their own doing.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

Elle Cosimano

4.5

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun

Elle Cosimano

4.0

adventurous

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead

Elle Cosimano

4.5

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show

Bethany Joy Lenz

5.0

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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The author lays out a vulnerable cautionary tale through telling her story. People are quick to judge when it comes to cults, and she shows how one can be manipulated and broken down to not trust their own instincts, even when things don’t seem quite right. As a follower of Christ, I am deeply disturbed by people twisting that faith relationship to abuse the vulnerable and gain power. Despite that exploitation, Joy’s story serves as an inspiration for finding identity and truth. 

Highly recommend listening to her audiobook

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting

Dark Places

Gillian Flynn

2.5

The Witness Wore Red: The 19th Wife Who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders to Justice

Rebecca Musser

4.75

The Other Woman

Sandie Jones

3.5

The Last House Guest

Megan Miranda

3.5

Culturize: Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes.

Jimmy Casas

3.5