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The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
How I'll Kill You by Ren DeStefano
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Relic by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I genuinely enjoyed the character building that took place over the entire course of the novel. while I’m sure some people might find it repetitive, I thought Sager’s building of mood and as atmosphere was so good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Kidnapping
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Bullying, Miscarriage, and Abandonment
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
TW: sexual assault on page and off
I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual assault