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197 reviews

The Nice House on the Lake #1 by James Tynion IV

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This Wretched Valley by Jenny Kiefer

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I have to say that I picked up the book because of the cover before even reading the synopsis. Once I read the synopsis I knew this was a book for me.  Dyatlov Pass has always fascinated me and all the lore that surrounds it.  I read some of the reviews as I read the book and I do agree with them saying they were getting The Ruins and As Above So Below vides.  I enjoyed most of the book, then it took a turn in the last quarter. That was when it lost me and I got a little bored that it didn't feel like picking it back up.  I felt a little cheated out of a better ending and it also felt a little rushed. This is Jenny Kiefer's debut novel and I can see her writing going up from here.  I will pick up her other books if/when she writes them. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Violence, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Murder, Body horror, Animal death, Cannibalism, Suicide, Cursing, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Domestic abuse, Gore, and Vomit

The Princess Saves Herself in This One by Amanda Lovelace

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Twisted Love by Ana Huang

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

the mermaid's voice returns in this one by Amanda Lovelace

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense fast-paced

4.0

The Witch Doesn't Burn in This One by Amanda Lovelace

emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad fast-paced

4.0

Into the Forest and all the Way Through by Cynthia Pelayo

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-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

I want to begin by stating that although I am not a golf enthusiast, this book is not solely intended for golf fans. You do not need to have any prior knowledge about golf to appreciate this book. After finishing this book, I would not claim to be a golf fan, but I don't find it as tedious as I did before.

This is the second book I have read by Tessa Bailey, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I still can't believe she made the sport of golf sexy.  Josephine Doyle is a strong female character and she didn't lose that when she was with Wells Whitaker. They worked together and it was more than a 50/50 relationship but more like 100/100. They made each other better and the growth was great to read about. When I want a grumpy sunshine book, this is what I am talking about.  Wells was still grumpy but not with Josephine, and I loved that. Now I am off to eagerly wait for the next book The Au Pair Affair. 

PS: I have a cat named Josephine but we call her Josie, so at parts, I couldn't stop laughing thinking of my cat. 

Thank you 
Netgalley and Avon for letting me give my honest review. 

Lovely Wicked Things by Trisha Wolfe

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

I finished this book last night and my brain went to mush. This book had my emotions on a roller coaster ride and I loved every minute.  The way Trisha Wolfe wrapped up Halen and Kallum's story was perfect and I didn't want it to end. I was ugly crying reading parts of this book and I mean UGLY. I can't say more, but that epilogue had me crying too with happy tears.  I really have to say this is one of my favorite series and I see myself coming back to it when I need a fix lol. Before going into this series you really need to check TW. 

Thank you Trisha Wolfe for trusting me with the ARC of this book and give my honest review.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Death, Cursing, Murder, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Medical content, Torture, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Terminal illness, Animal cruelty, and Sexual content

The Sawbones Book: The Horrifying, Hilarious Road to Modern Medicine by Sydnee McElroy, Justin McElroy

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

4.0