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382 reviews
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.75
I am convinced that Hannah Nicole Maehrer is the actual villain due to the ongoing slow burn romance between Trystan and Evie throughout this series. It’s indeed evil torture.
Break Her by Cassie Alexander
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
3.75
Lethal Vows by T.L. Smith, Kia Carrington-Russell
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Bend Her by Cassie Alexander
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
4.75
A high fantasy story with true new world building of magical creatures, places, and cultures. The kind or book that needs time to engross into it (with help of a glossary) to see, hear, smell, and taste the tale unfolding.
It’s about battles, loss, magic, dragons, revenge, and a love so deep that it cannot be bound. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next part of this tragic story.
It’s about battles, loss, magic, dragons, revenge, and a love so deep that it cannot be bound. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next part of this tragic story.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
A teenager vanishes from her rich family's Adirondack summer camp, but this isn't the first time a child disappears here.
This dark historical fiction thriller flips back and forth from two timelines following the old campground, family, and local workers, and a case that was buried over a decade ago comes back to light when another child goes missing. This was not just any child. It's August 1975 and Barbara is the second child of the wealthy camp owners and is the sister of the last child, her brother nicknamed Bear who was never found and went missing before she was born.
Lies, secrets, and an escaped convicted murderer is on the loose. The local police have an old wound reopened in the town, and new eyes are looking into the camp and questioning everyone, including the police chief who closed that case 14 years ago. How has this happened twice to the same family in the same place?
This story has layers that build over time, and the new police on this case aren't letting the last case go unquestioned. The timelines flip back and forth leading up to the disappearance of both children. The rich have secrets they don't want known and Barbara's mother has suffered greatly never getting over Bear and is convinced he's still out there. Tragedy and many sketchy people surround this land. It's just a matter of time until the truth is revealed.
I enjoyed this story and the author's effort to build up the characters surrounding both timelines and how they affected everyone.
A teenager vanishes from her rich family's Adirondack summer camp, but this isn't the first time a child disappears here.
This dark historical fiction thriller flips back and forth from two timelines following the old campground, family, and local workers, and a case that was buried over a decade ago comes back to light when another child goes missing. This was not just any child. It's August 1975 and Barbara is the second child of the wealthy camp owners and is the sister of the last child, her brother nicknamed Bear who was never found and went missing before she was born.
Lies, secrets, and an escaped convicted murderer is on the loose. The local police have an old wound reopened in the town, and new eyes are looking into the camp and questioning everyone, including the police chief who closed that case 14 years ago. How has this happened twice to the same family in the same place?
This story has layers that build over time, and the new police on this case aren't letting the last case go unquestioned. The timelines flip back and forth leading up to the disappearance of both children. The rich have secrets they don't want known and Barbara's mother has suffered greatly never getting over Bear and is convinced he's still out there. Tragedy and many sketchy people surround this land. It's just a matter of time until the truth is revealed.
I enjoyed this story and the author's effort to build up the characters surrounding both timelines and how they affected everyone.
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
An amazing, epic fantasy filled with magic, fae, vampires, war, danger, fate, and love ❤️🌶️.
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Behind Her Eyes
by Sarah Pinborough is a mystery psychological thriller that will keep making you question what is going on with this bizarre love triangle.
It’s a little dark, with secrets that are revealed up until the very end.
Secrets are kept between Louise, a divorced single mom who is in a life/dating rut and lonely until she meets David, a handsome Dr. one night in a bar. He was obviously interested but left abruptly and she suspected he was married and felt guilty. She is surprised to find out that David is the newest Dr. at the practice that she works for as office staff and it makes things a bit awkward. On top of that uncomfortable situation, David is indeed married to Adele who accidentally ran into her walking near the clinic and Adele offered to buy her a coffee and initiates a friendship with Louise as she is new to the area and doesn’t have any local friends.
David also gives into his temptation and pursues Louise because he is unhappy with Adele and can no longer deal with her mental health outbursts.
I couldn’t put down this suspenseful story of love, secrets, and the blurred lines between reality and obsession. The ending was unexpected and for those who like a strange plot twist, this should be up your alley.
Secrets are kept between Louise, a divorced single mom who is in a life/dating rut and lonely until she meets David, a handsome Dr. one night in a bar. He was obviously interested but left abruptly and she suspected he was married and felt guilty. She is surprised to find out that David is the newest Dr. at the practice that she works for as office staff and it makes things a bit awkward. On top of that uncomfortable situation, David is indeed married to Adele who accidentally ran into her walking near the clinic and Adele offered to buy her a coffee and initiates a friendship with Louise as she is new to the area and doesn’t have any local friends.
David also gives into his temptation and pursues Louise because he is unhappy with Adele and can no longer deal with her mental health outbursts.
I couldn’t put down this suspenseful story of love, secrets, and the blurred lines between reality and obsession. The ending was unexpected and for those who like a strange plot twist, this should be up your alley.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death
The Throne of Broken Gods by Amber V. Nicole
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.25
The Hike by Lucy Clarke
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Twists and turns, ups and downs in a girl’s holiday gone terribly wrong. Red herrings all around and the ladies get more than they asked for on a terrifying trip they will never forget.