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237 reviews

Gallant by V.E. Schwab

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Shaken Not Stirred by Alma Katsu

fast-paced

3.0

On Enemy Ground by Alma Katsu

3.0

LVOE.: Poems, Epigrams & Aphorisms by Atticus Poetry, Atticus Poetry

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

challenging dark emotional sad 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? Yes

5.0

Super intense and very true-life based novel.
Inspired by classic novel, David Copperfield (Dickens). 

The poverty and despair and desperation was palpable throughout. 
You root for Demon and can’t believe all the heartache and pain and strife that he experiences—both due to circumstances and his own reaction and choice. However, is it really his choice or is life-poverty-his lot the reason he can’t seem to escape?! 

The references to Appalachian life and Demon’s childhood and growing up are relatable, especially to this NW Ga-born/raised man. 
The everyday life without any reliable food source or income is overpowering. 

Read along with audiobook. 
Narrator, Charlie Thurston, gives an amazing performance. Barbara Kingsolver’s words and Mr. Thurston’s narration make this a novel I  Very highly recommend. 

The Rules by A.B. Cohen, JP Rindfleisch IX

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.25

Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff

adventurous challenging 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? Yes

4.5

One Year To Teach You Love Again by Caleb L. Ambrose

emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

5.0