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98 reviews

The Arrangement by Kiersten Modglin

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The Bequest by Joanna Margaret

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

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

2.5

It was a slow burn, and I was intrigued by the middle. It then became far too drawn out and confusing for no reason. A lot of details that were seemingly important never were touched on. The ending was easily predictable, but again confusing cramming it into 3 pages of dialogue. 

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

4.5

Too Late by Colleen Hoover

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced

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

4.75

When She Returned by Lucinda Berry

dark tense 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

4.5

Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson

challenging dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Addiction, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Classism, and Alcohol

Minor: Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, and Murder

The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Physical abuse, Murder, Mental illness, Torture, Ableism, Abandonment, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, and Confinement

Wax by Gina Damico

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense 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? No

4.0

Super fun read. Unique compared to a lot of other YA Horror/Thrillers. I loved the characters and use of sarcasm. I chuckled throughout. 

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0