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It Helps with the Blues by Bryan Cebulski
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
Unfortunately, the writing and I just don't mesh well. It seems as though the author tries to make a play into humor, but it doesn't come across very well, and instead, feels forced and a bit boring.
Purple Stain by Nat Lewis
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.
Unfortunately, the biggest issue I took with this one was the writing style. From the first 7 pages, readers are quite literally thrust into a clunky writing style that is set up in the format of "I did this... then I felt this... and suddenly, this is happening..."
I think that there needs to be a bit more editing before publication due to this, as it comes across as overwhelming to me.
And maybe this would be a better fit for other readers who like that type of writing style, but this wasn't the read for me.
I think that there needs to be a bit more editing before publication due to this, as it comes across as overwhelming to me.
And maybe this would be a better fit for other readers who like that type of writing style, but this wasn't the read for me.
Extasia by Claire Legrand
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Irish Rogue by L.K. Shaw
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Trafficking, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt
Blaine for the Win by Robbie Couch
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes