constant_reader_19's Reviews (1.6k)

Chasing the Boogeyman: A Novel

Richard Chizmar

4.0

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Interesting concept, great storytelling, and unique layout (chapters included photos related to the case). Overall, a good read…definitely appeals to true crime fans.

The Sun Down Motel

Simone St. James

5.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was a whirlwind of spooky and mysterious. Love a great “whodunnit”! This one didn’t disappoint. I loved the two different time periods and the way everything connected in the end.

Don't Forget Me

Rea Frey

3.0

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This story was just good, not great…good. The characters were alright, the plot was interesting enough to keep me entertained, and the end was actually the best part.

The One

John Marrs

4.75

dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was totally insane! Absolutely creepy, crazy, and unhinged. I really enjoyed it! 🤪 Some of the stories of the main characters were better than others, but all were nuts! Only holding off on 5 stars because of a couple parts that I feel were not resolved.

A Dowry of Blood

S.T. Gibson

4.75

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The writing was beautiful and the storyline was intriguing. I enjoyed the whole thing until the end…I felt it ended too abruptly…I wanted more!!!!

Maeve Fly

C.J. Leede

3.5

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was equal parts interesting and completely messed up. Maeve was a unique character and it took me awhile to put her together. There is a significant amount of body horror, sexually explicit content, and overall creepiness. The end was…I’m still not sure what I think of the end. 😵‍💫

Morning Star

Pierce Brown

4.5

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This books had so many backstabbing moments , secret plots, and wonderful building of characters. There were times I laughed and times my jaw dropped. Then I got to the final two chapters. What the heck?!?! Don’t know how exactly to feel about it, but it’s not what I expected and I don’t think I like it. Would still continue the saga though. Darrow is worth it.