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Marked by Kristin Cast, P.C. Cast
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Blood
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A wonderful cozy read! Can you smell the coffee? Because I could while reading this book ☕️
Delightful characters in this story, I found myself rooting for them to succeed. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a little magic with their latte.
Delightful characters in this story, I found myself rooting for them to succeed. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a little magic with their latte.
No Way Out by Santana Knox
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Dark smut in a Halloween corn maze, with a killer on the loose. The spice is spicy. 🌶️ 😉
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, and Murder
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was a such an interesting book. The story is dark, funny at times, and addictive. Sally Diamond is an incredible character, and I really enjoyed reading how her story played out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
Sleep Tight by J.H. Markert
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Infidelity
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
This is a spooky season, witchy must read. Great writing really felt all the feels for the characters in this book. Also, an incredible story that keeps you on edge, wanting to know what happens to Abitha & Samson. What a power duo!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, and Murder
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
adventurous
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Good story, great ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Hazards of Time Travel by Joyce Carol Oates
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I was waiting for there to more this book, and was disappointed. The plot was lacking and the ending was less than desirable.
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.0
Deathcast did not call today, because today was not my last day.
Interesting concept in to this book. What if we knew today was our last day? Also, on our last, we could use an app to “find a friend” to die with. This story made me think a lot about the choices one might make in this situation.
As for the characters in this book, the story was a bit lacking for me. Their last day did not wow me with their decision making. The ending was not spectacular either. I give it 3 stars for the concept, and original writing.
Interesting concept in to this book. What if we knew today was our last day? Also, on our last, we could use an app to “find a friend” to die with. This story made me think a lot about the choices one might make in this situation.
As for the characters in this book, the story was a bit lacking for me. Their last day did not wow me with their decision making. The ending was not spectacular either. I give it 3 stars for the concept, and original writing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death, Suicide, and Death of parent
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Such a sad story! I was predicting parts of the story, but once they happened it was still sad nonetheless. This was a one day read, and I was hoping more from the ending. Still an interesting concept for the stories plot, and that is what kept me reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Death