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119 reviews

Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin

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2.5

That’s it?

The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This book had me on edge until the very end. The plot twists just kept on coming and coming, even when you thought you had it all figured out. It really did feel like someone just sat down and wrote their story, it felt very real. But oh boy, THE CLIFFHANGERS. The book changed time period every chapter so the cliffhangers really fucked me up. Overall, great read, had my bams boozled. Really recommend it. Exceeded my expectations.

Until the Shadows Lengthen by Hannah Clayton

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-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? Yes

3.5

And now what..? I’m supposed to move on????

[longer review coming soon]

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

i’m barking

How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.0

Write this down! Cara Romero deserves the world.

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

how do you make murder romantic?
look no further, the gang has all the answers you desire.

there’s something so poetic about this book, but disturbing and fascinating at the same time.

such complex characters, loveable and unlovable at the same time.

what a masterpiece, modern classic all the way.

Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

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dark medium-paced