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51 reviews
Grave Errors by Carol J. Perry
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed Grave Errors! This was a fast paced read, with a great cast of characters, and intriguing story! I would say this was one of the darker books in the series- due to how the deaths occurred. A lot of the focus drew away from the main character, & her personal relationships (ex. w/ her boyfriend Pete). I thought it was a nice change, & found myself more invested into the story. I really wish the author would center on using paranormal aspects more often in her series. With having the setting of Salem MA, I feel like that’s a missed opportunity right there. Regardless, I’m still really enjoying the series. I will say that I’ve loved all of the covers, & titles of each book! The introduction of Frankie (another cat) was really neat! It was cool that O’Ryan had a lil pal for a change! Probably another fave of mine out of this series for sure!
Mermaid Scales and the Town of Sand by Komori Yoko
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
A Sign of Affection, Volume 1 by suu Morishita
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Blankets by Craig Thompson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Child abuse
Murder Go Round by Carol J. Perry
adventurous
dark
mysterious
relaxing
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? No
4.5
Monster: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 1 by Naoki Urasawa
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Look Both Ways by Carol J. Perry
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Tails, You Lose by Carol J. Perry
I loved just about everything with this book! I was a big fan of the setting, & the overall pacing. There was a lot of new character introductions in this book, & had you guessing who dunnit! Characters were extremely likable, and you can’t help but love Aunt Ibby & O’Brien the cat! Towards the end I felt like there was a ton of filler, but the ending was still strong! 10/10 enjoyed this one
adventurous
dark
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
In Tails, You Lose - Lee Barrett is BACK, after losing her job as a psychic on a late night tv show. She discovers an opportunity over at Trumbull Academy- that she comes to find is enriched with lots of history! In Salem nothing is what it seems- who’s this mysterious lady in white? And what secrets lurk within the academy’s walls?
I loved just about everything with this book! I was a big fan of the setting, & the overall pacing. There was a lot of new character introductions in this book, & had you guessing who dunnit! Characters were extremely likable, and you can’t help but love Aunt Ibby & O’Brien the cat! Towards the end I felt like there was a ton of filler, but the ending was still strong! 10/10 enjoyed this one
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou: Deluxe Edition 1 by Hitoshi Ashinano
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
4.0
Caught Dead Handed by Carol J. Perry
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
After reading the 7th book beforehand, it was cool to read the original finally! This book was honestly such a treat! The killer was alittle predictable, and I could see how it’d be seen as controversial. But I still thoroughly enjoyed myself, as recently discovering cozy mysteries. I loved the main character - Lee Barrett, and the idea of her doing a psychic tv late night show. It was an interesting read, & I look forward to seeing what else is in store for the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault
For a cozy this one took an unexpected dark twist, that has half the audience unsure of the decisions the author chose to write- & half extremely disappointed. Regardless of the themes, I still thought it had some strong story segments that were in favor for the book. the decision to put a trans character in a bad light had some people extremely upset with the series/author