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The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I had ZERO IDEA that this book would be THIS GOOD!  I will NOT spoil it for you at all, that would ruin it!  This book was so figuratively written, I felt like I was right there with all the characters in the book.  The return to the past and back to the future in this book just keep you guessing minute by minute, and you will want so much more from this extremely talented author once you have completed the book.  RUN AND GRAB IT NOW!  I love psychological thrillers so much that podcasts and documentaries about true thrillers have filled out my extra time!  Thank you tons to the author!  This was a spectacular read!

Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Dana Wright, Toby Dorr, Toby Dorr

medium-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was an incredible read!  The author did an amazing job of writing this memoir.  It was refreshing reading this book from the somewhat peaceful view of an inmate.  The author takes you on a journey through the lens of hope and I'm here for it!  It was very well written and kept my attention all the way through the book!  Memoirs are my favorite genre of book to read because you are able to see the life of someone and their thought processes in what they face.  I loved this one!

Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram

5.0

This author is one of my favorites! The first two books in the Millersville series were so well written and full of suspense-so much so that I jumped at the chance to read this book. Our main character has had some tough times occur in her life and the book starts with her and a fire. Now since she started the fire over a very silly mistake…she was trying to cover up a secret from her past. Well not only did she start a fire in a motel and destroy the room and a couple nearby, she failed to heal the pain of her past mistake! Well her kind mom is so supportive and sends her on a trip just to get away. Little did they know the true story behind cabin eight! I don’t want to give it away but just know that curiosity killed the cat! As usual, I’m looking forward to the next gem of literature from the author!

Afflicted Love by Autumn Sand

fast-paced

5.0

The author brings you right into the heart of the story right away as we meet Kyle and Lyle and learn of how immediately intense the connection is between them. Honestly my thoughts of their home lives were so sad in that they grew up in such extremely tragic situations. But in the midst of everything, they have each other as brothers. As the story unfolds, we learn that the bond between them is much more than brothers. I was intrigued by their connection and the way they tried to hide it even though it was evident. This was a really well written book! I highly recommend!

The First Sin: South of Eden by Lisa Beth Darling

medium-paced

4.0

The author of this book takes an extremely unique spin on the story of when the first sin happened.  It was a pretty interesting story however I think I got lost while reading it and my anticipation of what would come next made it really rough to follow along. Very creative take on the story.  I'm definitely interested in reading more from the author on different subjects.  

White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson

5.0

White picket fences is a book written from the point of view of a mother who has seen since very tragic times in her life! Julie does all she can throughout this great book to help her family heal from the tragedy they faced - and also relieve her guilty conscience from that fateful day. I loved Julie from the moment I met her in the first chapter, and the author pens a heartfelt story on this book you won't want to miss. By the end I only wanted to know so much more about their family!

Your Trainer Says Hi by Indie Sparks

challenging emotional hopeful tense fast-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

5.0

Nadine, our main character is a boss!  She, like many of us, is prone to making poor decisions.  The juice bar is doing great, until Nadine is hit with some incredibly irritating news that is detrimental to her business!  Her ex-boyfriend/partner in the juice bar has caused chaos to their business venture.  In the midst of the breakup, a decision to confiscate his personal trainer takes a huge turn!  I personally enjoyed Book 2-even though I did not read book 1.  This is one you won't want to put down-it is definitely a realistic must-read!

The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber

challenging dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

This book by this author is one that I was really not prepared for!  It was so full of twists and turns that I wasn't expecting, even though I read the description of the book before I started!  I couldn't put it down!  The brain character takes you on a wild ride as he deals with his own self induced trauma of keeping the secret for so many years.  I love how the author really breaks down every layer of his intense emotional strain.  I didn't want to put this one down for one second!  Of course there is a warning necessary for anyone who is unable to handle the sensitive topics covered, please be advised!

The Thieves: A high-stakes entertaining thriller by Susan Specht Oram

challenging mysterious reflective tense fast-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

5.0

Where do I even begin!  I love this author and her amazing stories. I only put the book down bc I had places to go people to see and puppies to watch!  This was an automatic don’t put that book down kinda book!  The story was extremely well written, fast paced, and captivating. You’ll jump from character to character, scene to scene, and won’t miss a beat. Jasmine is out to save her fathers life with a healing surgery in Mexico. Of course it is extremely expensive, so this amateur concocts this plan to steal enough money to take care of him and extend her father’s life!  Well as she is robbed by clearly knowledgeable crooks, she decides to keep fighting and not give up!  You will be surprised at this series of unfortunate events!  This is a must read!  Also check out her other physiological thriller!  It’s cinema worthy!!!

A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber

adventurous dark mysterious

4.0

A mountain in the air is a refreshing trilogy.  This intertwined set of stories are heavily built in fantasy and cause your mind to think and reflect on many abstract concepts of life and death.  While reading I found myself doing just that and this enhanced the reading experience.  The shape shifting main character in the book has a myriad of adventures in this future world.  The way that the author portrays animals and the idea of survival in this dystopian world is very thought provoking.  If this is your genre you will enjoy this read.