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A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Really good to start but then, near the end, it just gets so convoluted & completely unbelievable.
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A little disjointed at places with jumping (flashbacks) timelines but other than that an engrossing and thought provoking book. I would highly recommend!
The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers
2.5
The premise had such promise but it bogged down in the middle and was so frustrating that they didn't forgive, communicate & deal with it already!
Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The racial & social class topics are deep and well developed but the mystery/murder is confusing and twisted but not in a great plot twists way. Just not even partially believable.
Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
2.0
It was just not that great. Tried to list every name of the time and had to many characters.
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
5.0
I can't say too much so I don't give away the plot & plot twists & connections. I was intrigued from the beginning but it just got better & better.
A Cup of Silver Linings by Karen Hawkins
3.0
Teas that can assist with sleep, arthritis etc area Ava's specialty. She doesn't realize how special she is to all the others in her life. More sister love than romance with such special magical realism.
Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
The story made me cry more than once but still had the romance ending the genre promises.
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
4.0
So different! Ghosts & books & family & romance. I cried really hard, too. There is death and there is love.