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Isolation by Jared Grace, Jared Grace

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

5.0

I really enjoyed this debut book from Jared. I met him at a local book event and am quite glad I picked the book up. If you're from New Hampshire you can easily picture the town. The story has a lot of emotional aspects and an interesting plot. Lots of death in the book. The story takes interesting twists and turns but a very good read. Highly recommend!

Beyond Reform by Aron Beauregard

dark emotional mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.75

This was an interesting collection of stories from three great authors. They are vary in amounts of violence and social commentary, but overall a really great read if you're looking for variety.

Go the Distance by Jen Calonita

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

I throughly enjoyed this twisted tale.  I loved Megs journey through this and I loved exploring other gods and stories. The story was very emotional. 

Stay on the Line by Clay McLeod Chapman

emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A good short novella about dealing with grief and what happens when it gets taken advantage of and exploited.

Dark Assembly by Aron Beauregard

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

An amazing anthology connection from Aron. He never dissapoints and all of these stories provide interesting insights and social commentary.

Home Invaded: Extreme Horror by Sea Caummisar

challenging dark emotional 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

4.25

This is not an easy ride.  I literally was putting the book down multiple times. The sheer audacity that happens in this story. I honestly wish it was more fleshed out and maybe longer but what we got was still really good. You actually feel bad for the main character. For an extreme horror, this went in a direction I didn't plan on. 

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

One of the best Agatha Christie novels and such a novel that's been referenced many times in media. The great plots devices and misdirection are all great that it keeps you guessing until the very end. The drama just builds and builds until it reaches the final conclusion.

//End User: A Novelette from Gristle & Bone by Duncan Ralston

dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

I thought the ending was interesting but a little odd. The story definitely took a more sci-fi feeling at the end vs what it felt like it was leading up to. 

How to Kill a Celebrity: a Novella by Duncan Ralston

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was an interesting combination of final destination and death note. An interesting read to say the least. 

The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I find this a good agatha christie play. It's very classic agatha with a fun twist ending.