ernareads's reviews
80 reviews

A Time of Dread by John Gwynne
Did not finish book.

The Only Child by Mi-ae Seo

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

I've been interested in the 'Nature vs Nurture' debate when it comes to discussing serial killers. Fascinating isn't it? One simply doesn't become a serial killer without a reason. There's so much to discuss on this topic, but I'm not going to do it here. I've read a couple of dark psychological thriller books by Asian writers mostly are Japanese writers, and they never failed me. Yes, most of them are translated to English, but they are really good. And this book is one of them. From the first page, it kept me on my edge. And damn, the ending, I didn't expect it.

The Devil Crept In by Ania Ahlborn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.

Halfway through the book and I just don't get the plot.

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.

Can't seem to get into the book, probably wasn't in the mood to read any book in this horrendous weather (Fugging hot)

She and her Cat by Makoto Shinkai, Naruki Nagakawa

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? N/A

5.0

The Wife Next Door by Amanda Brooke

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Thr3e by Ted Dekker

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

First and foremost, I didn't know this is a Christian fiction novel. Not that it mattered, but it kinda caught me off gaurd. Anyway, such an interesting and intense book. The novel started off with a discussion about evil and good in human between Kevin and his professor. As someone who is also interested in such topic, I was definitely hooked on the novel from the first page.

Anyway, I could understand why this book is not for everyone. However, i would definitely recommend this to those who love reading psychological thriller books. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Death of parent, Abandonment

The Institution by Helen Sarah Fields

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

What a great novel! Kept me on edge from the first page till the last page. You just don't see it coming, I mean the plot twist. However, I could somehow guess one of the perpetrators. Well developed characters, along with well written plot. Definitely recommend this novel to those who enjoy reading mystery/thriller genre.

The Mother by T.M. Logan

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Kept me on edge throughout the entire book. The characters are great, the plot is a great one, and the plot twist at the end. Damn, definitely recommend this book to anyone who love reading thrillers novel

The People Next Door by Tony Parsons

dark emotional 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? Yes

3.5

Not the best thriller novel that I've read, but also not the worse. To be honest, the first half of the book was amazing. I was so hooked on the plot, kept me on the edge of my seat. I felt as though the book ended abruptly? Also, I felt this book gave a great example of how gaslighting work in a relationship.