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78 reviews
The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
I devoured this book in two days! After not enjoying the last book of Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series I didn’t have high hopes, but I was very much proved wrong! I love the way he writes characters, and this bunch was central to my enjoyment of the story. I also really liked the fact I didn’t guess who was guilty until the very end. A thoroughly enjoyable listen!
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a really interesting book. It’s not the usual genre I would choose, fantasy, but I really enjoyed the story and was intrigued by what was happening to June. I found the story quite sad and heart-wrenching in places and didn’t love the ending as it left things feeling a bit unresolved. I also found some of the descriptions of the various timelines and time travel elements a bit confusing at times which detracted from my enjoyment of the story.
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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? Yes
4.0
This is the first novel by Christina Lauren that I’ve read and I really enjoyed it! The depth of the characters and the character progression really surprised me as it’s not a given in novels of this genre and it added to how much I enjoyed it. Just sexy enough for me without being too graphic, OTT or dismissive of women’s pleasure.
Hatchet Hill by David J. Gatward
dark
mysterious
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
This was Gatward back at his best! I loved the vulnerability Gordy showed again in this book and learning more about her again. I couldn’t wait to find out what had happened and enjoyed how the investigation unfolded. Unlike some of Gatward’s other books where I’ve been able to guess the culprit, I wasn’t able to this time which is a big bonus for me.
The Black Loch by Peter May
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
2.0
After loving the Lewis Trilogy I was excited that a fourth book was added to the series. Sadly I was left disappointed - while I enjoyed some of the flash backs to Finn’s childhood as it explained some of the previous plot points, I found the story quite slow-moving and I didn’t like any of the characters. I had to really “push through” to finish the book. Overall, a bit disappointing.
The Tasting Menu: A Short Story by Stuart MacBride
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Despite liking Macbride’s other books, when The Twist was revealed in this story I found it completely ridiculous and couldn’t bring myself to read any more of it!