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A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Nothing interesting happened.
A married couple who also are serial killers. They argree to stop killing to raise their child.
There is some miscommunication, mistrust, and some background on the couple. The ending seemed unrealistic. What happen to the dog?
I enjoyed an audiobook when different people are voicing different characters.
A married couple who also are serial killers. They argree to stop killing to raise their child.
There is some miscommunication, mistrust, and some background on the couple. The ending seemed unrealistic. What happen to the dog?
I enjoyed an audiobook when different people are voicing different characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Confinement and Kidnapping
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
If you're going to enjoy this novel please listen to the audiobook it elevates the experience
This story tells of an unrealiable narrator, a missing wife, grieving writer husband, and a small island with secrets.
The ending felt rushed to me and I wish the backstory of the MMC was fully developed to truly understand his actions.
An okay read.
This is a review of the audiobook.
This story tells of an unrealiable narrator, a missing wife, grieving writer husband, and a small island with secrets.
The ending felt rushed to me and I wish the backstory of the MMC was fully developed to truly understand his actions.
An okay read.
This is a review of the audiobook.
The Quiet Wife by Diane Saxon
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A very sensitive and possibly triggering novel about obessive, abuse, stalking, and terrible relationships. The MFC has been through it all and want to forget the pass but the past is now back to haunt her.
A fast wild ride that was all of the place. The author wrote the MFC as being mixed race but the details about her hair and color seemed forced and written in an unauthentic way, cringe worthy.
The novel had a lot of twists and turns but a times the storyline was annoying as in all the characters acted in childish or unrealistic manners. The husband actions seemed misplaced and rushed with no background to that relationship.
I would recommend to a novice thriller reader.
Thanks netgallery for the ARC!
A fast wild ride that was all of the place. The author wrote the MFC as being mixed race but the details about her hair and color seemed forced and written in an unauthentic way, cringe worthy.
The novel had a lot of twists and turns but a times the storyline was annoying as in all the characters acted in childish or unrealistic manners. The husband actions seemed misplaced and rushed with no background to that relationship.
I would recommend to a novice thriller reader.
Thanks netgallery for the ARC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Abandonment
Minor: Confinement and Sexual assault
Good Bad Mother by Anya Mora
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.0
A quick read about a woman who is trying to start a new life with her husband and newborn although she is paranoid that her childhood secret will be revealed.
There was a lot of repetitive dialogue and most of the character were horrible people. I would recommend this novel a novice thriller reader.
Thank you Net Gallery for the ARC
There was a lot of repetitive dialogue and most of the character were horrible people. I would recommend this novel a novice thriller reader.
Thank you Net Gallery for the ARC
All Better Now by Neal Shusterman
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
A tale of a virus that causes death or blissful happiness. Some people want to contract it others want to eradicate it. Being someone who has read and loved 7 novels from this author I am disappointed. What I did enjoy is the concept of the plot but way too long of a novel.
Between the endless introduction of characters, to the repetitive word usage, to the lack of a entertaining storyline, to a forced romatic partnship, to a rushed ending. I did not enjoy.
Thank you Net Gallery for the ARC of this novel.
Between the endless introduction of characters, to the repetitive word usage, to the lack of a entertaining storyline, to a forced romatic partnship, to a rushed ending. I did not enjoy.
Thank you Net Gallery for the ARC of this novel.
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Fern was definitely on the Autism spectrum. I wouldnt say she had an intellectual disability as she is able to live independently, hold a job, and manage bills.
Anyway, an okay read. I would recommend to a novice thriller reader. Toward the middle I was bored and not a lot happen. Very slow paced.
Anyway, an okay read. I would recommend to a novice thriller reader. Toward the middle I was bored and not a lot happen. Very slow paced.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Child abuse
The Test by Sylvain Neuvel
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Good short story. About an immigrant seeking citizenship and has to pass a test and its psychological impact.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
My Husband by Maud Ventura
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Quick read about an obessive wife. At times the narrative dragged. I enjoyed the addition of the epilogue.
The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The audiobook helped with keeping track of each character. But reading the ebook at times was lost with each back story.
Not an original premise. I felt like I was getting a behinds the scene look of COVID. I wish the story took another look at the impact of the virus on culture and the new norm .. without males.
The ending dragged. An okay read.
Although "A sky full of elephants came out in 2024, it was a similar novel"
Not an original premise. I felt like I was getting a behinds the scene look of COVID. I wish the story took another look at the impact of the virus on culture and the new norm .. without males.
The ending dragged. An okay read.
Although "A sky full of elephants came out in 2024, it was a similar novel"