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What a Match by Mimi Grace
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very cute and easy read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
10,000 hours. by Grey Huffington
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I didn’t hate the story but I also didn’t like it. Is Julez likeable and admirable for what he does? Yes but I have so many questions so it’s just a little off for me. I’ve read several of Grey’s work and this one just wasn’t for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
Tender Beasts by Liselle Sambury
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Will come back to. The audio was moving slow for me. Will try physical or ebook
Out of Office by A.H. Cunningham
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
The Moment We Met by Camille Baker
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
May pick back up later. Maybe try the audiobook.
The Secret Library by Kekla Magoon
adventurous
emotional
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
3.0
The Book of Nyles by Alexandria House, Nyles Adams
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The Good Ones are Taken by Taj McCoy
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
The White Guy Dies First: 13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power by Terry J. Benton-Walker
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Thank you to Tor Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. I could wait to get my hands on this book ever since the author announced it. It does not disappoint. This horror anthology is comprised of 13 short stories where the white guy dies first in every single one. Such a turn of events when the white guy usually makes it to the end in the horror genre.
I had only read two of these authors previous works so I was excited to read the stories from new to me authors. My fav Tiffany D Jackson did not disappoint but when does she ever lol. I was enthralled in all of these stories. Every story was beautifully written and I will be looking into all of the new to me authors work. I’m not a huge horror reader but this book is good for someone tipping their toes in this genre and someone who reads it a lot. It was a little gory at times but not too much. I throughly enjoyed this book and look to more from these authors
I had only read two of these authors previous works so I was excited to read the stories from new to me authors. My fav Tiffany D Jackson did not disappoint but when does she ever lol. I was enthralled in all of these stories. Every story was beautifully written and I will be looking into all of the new to me authors work. I’m not a huge horror reader but this book is good for someone tipping their toes in this genre and someone who reads it a lot. It was a little gory at times but not too much. I throughly enjoyed this book and look to more from these authors
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gore, Racism, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Stalking
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Boyfriend Projects begins with Samiah finding out the guy she’s dating is also dating 2 other women. How does she find out… via one of the other lady’s live tweets about the horrible date she’s on. After all 3 ladies confronting the man, they vow to focus on themselves before dating again, The Boyfriend Project. Samiah is all for this since she’s has been going back and forth about working on a project she holds dear to her heart. That is she meets her new coworker Daniel. Daniel is more than the techie ex Marine that he tells his new coworkers he is. Lies, conspiracy, and falling in love…what bad could come from that combination.
I want to fight Craig because he had a lot of audacity. I’m glad that the ladies came together after that incident and leaned on each other to build each other up. That’s how it should be in those situations. I thought Samiah wouldn’t hear Daniel out but I’m happy that she did. So excited to get into the other ladies stories.
I want to fight Craig because he had a lot of audacity. I’m glad that the ladies came together after that incident and leaned on each other to build each other up. That’s how it should be in those situations. I thought Samiah wouldn’t hear Daniel out but I’m happy that she did. So excited to get into the other ladies stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content