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All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.5

This book is so poignant yet powerful, a few twists I didn't seem coming and I was on the edge of my seat at the end. It was very thought provoking as well beautifully written. 
While the story felt slow at time, it was necessary to fully understand the characters, each bringing their unique depth and hand life gave them for an immersive true-crime story. 
I felt this had some Shawshanke Redemption vibes which made it enjoyable. 

A Noble Scheme by Roseanna M. White

dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

An Honorable Deception by Roseanna M. White

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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? N/A

5.0

Love the final installment in the Imposter's series. The characters are so loveable and brought to life, they feel like my friends and I'm sad their stories are complete. 
While there were some dark themes in the book, Roseanna writes and does them so amazingly. This was one I highly recommend and gave me the best book hangover. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault

Cloaked in Beauty by Karen Witemeyer

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

This is my favorite book of the Texas Ever After series. Mostly Red Riding Hood with a tad of Sleeping Beauty. 
The ending dragged out too much for my liking but the overall adventure of Letty was enjoyable to listen to. 

When in Rome by Sarah Adams

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

Read this book in a day 😃
There is just something I really enjoy about Adams' writing style and character depth that keeps me coming back to her as my go-to for rom coms. She had me literally laughing out loud at least twice in this one.
Overall I loved this small town romance

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.75

An enjoyable Christmas Mystery (Eleanor reminded of Agatha Christie a little which was really cool) 

An Eye for an Eye by Irene Hannon

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

Exactly what you want in a Christian romantic suspense. I really enjoyed the romance plot line coinciding with the action packed suspense. 
I appreciated getting the bad guys POV as well.
Overall definitely recommend for all Christian romantic suspense readers!

The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose

lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.5

A sweet Christmas interlude for Molly and Juan

The Songbird & the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.0

The ending was amazing!!! Where is book 4?!?!
This one took awhile to get into for some reason (probably my mood) I didn't enjoy it as much as the first but the introduction to the underworld was so interesting and the plot was amazing.
I love a good slow burn romance.

All is Mary and Bright by Kasey Stockton

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Sweet regency Christmas romance. Perfect for thr Christmas season!