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The Will of the Many by James Islington

I just dont understand the hype. I bought the audiobook and cant return I guess ill be back

The Secret Mother by Shalini Boland

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? Yes

2.0

I hated everything about this book. 

A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena

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? Yes

3.0

Straight forward thriller. Easy read. Ending was good. Kinda predictable.

The Pram by Joe Hill

emotional 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? No

2.0

Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.

Was attempting to get out of my conference zone and read a paranormal novel

Tell Me What I Am: A Novel by Una Mannion

emotional hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced

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

3.5

Quick read. No twist. The ending fell flat. 

The Last Passenger by Will Dean
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.

Just didnt care for the characters or the path that the last half was going.

What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman

emotional hopeful reflective 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? No

4.5

Quick read. The author really like the word "urine" and "feces"
I felt like the ending was rushed. I do like the unpredictable moments.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual violence

Minor: Self harm

Letters to the Purple Satin Killer by Joshua Chaplinsky

dark fast-paced

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

5.0

I consumed this book in one day.  

Loved everything that was written. The story is a collection of letters written to a Serial killer. The letters are written by his parents, friends, victim's families, religious groups, strangers, and anyone else that felt a need to contact Jonas. Its done in three sections -After the indictment. The trial, and life on death row.

I liked how we never directly hear from Jonas POVS yet we learned so much from those that he impacted. I felt like I was reading true events. 

I would recommend this novel to almost anyone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Murder

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Animal death, Child death, and Death of parent

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.

I promised myself I wouldn't be bored while reading. So DNF