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The Meadowbrook Murders by Jessica Goodman
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
There’s something about Jessica Goodman’s storytelling that keeps me reading as much as possible in one sitting. This book was no exception!
Another gripping, dark academia murder mystery that will capture your attention right away and not let loose until the conclusion!
This story centers around Amy, a senior star soccer player attending the prestigious Meadowbrook Academy a prep school set in a small Connecticut town. The morning after a rager where Amy and her best friend, Sarah, are seen fighting, she wakes up to find the dead bodies of Sarah & her boyfriend in their shared dorm suite.
We also get the POV from Liz, a rising journalist trying to uncover facts about the incident while also finding her big break with a story to tell along the way.
The writing paired with all the secrets and underlying information slowly revealed made this book SO easy to binge. If you’re looking for a darker toned quick + entertaining read, you should definitely give this book a try!
Another gripping, dark academia murder mystery that will capture your attention right away and not let loose until the conclusion!
This story centers around Amy, a senior star soccer player attending the prestigious Meadowbrook Academy a prep school set in a small Connecticut town. The morning after a rager where Amy and her best friend, Sarah, are seen fighting, she wakes up to find the dead bodies of Sarah & her boyfriend in their shared dorm suite.
We also get the POV from Liz, a rising journalist trying to uncover facts about the incident while also finding her big break with a story to tell along the way.
The writing paired with all the secrets and underlying information slowly revealed made this book SO easy to binge. If you’re looking for a darker toned quick + entertaining read, you should definitely give this book a try!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
We Could Be Rats by Emily Austin
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What seemed to be a very surface level book at first actually turned out to be a pretty heavy multilayered story about identity and the complexities of growing up.
The first chunk of the story features an epistolary format of many suicide notes written by one of the sisters this book follows, Sigrid. We get to understand the chaos within her brain, her story of self and why she decides to follow through.
Then we switch perspectives and get personal with her sister, Margit. She grapples with the aftermath of Sigrid’s choice and how that affects someone’s everyday life.
I don’t want to say too much because it’s a shorter read but the twist in here caught me off guard and shocked me more than recent thrillers I’ve read.
Overall I thought this quirky and dark (but light in tone) novel was a pleasant surprise that had me relating to some of the things discussed. I had a few existential moments as a result but that speaks to the authors talents. I will definitely be picking up more from Austin in the future!
The first chunk of the story features an epistolary format of many suicide notes written by one of the sisters this book follows, Sigrid. We get to understand the chaos within her brain, her story of self and why she decides to follow through.
Then we switch perspectives and get personal with her sister, Margit. She grapples with the aftermath of Sigrid’s choice and how that affects someone’s everyday life.
I don’t want to say too much because it’s a shorter read but the twist in here caught me off guard and shocked me more than recent thrillers I’ve read.
Overall I thought this quirky and dark (but light in tone) novel was a pleasant surprise that had me relating to some of the things discussed. I had a few existential moments as a result but that speaks to the authors talents. I will definitely be picking up more from Austin in the future!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Drug abuse and Lesbophobia
Hostile Takeover by Christina C. Jones
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
CCJ is quickly becoming a favorite author. I ate this up!
More thoughts to come.
✨Tropes✨
-Billionaire romance
-Marriage of convenience
-Angst
-Secrets and betrayal
-A Badass FMC x Alpha Hero
-“My wife”
-Protective & Possessive MMC
-Touch her & die
More thoughts to come.
✨Tropes✨
-Billionaire romance
-Marriage of convenience
-Angst
-Secrets and betrayal
-A Badass FMC x Alpha Hero
-“My wife”
-Protective & Possessive MMC
-Touch her & die
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage and Terminal illness
Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
This couldn’t end fast enough!!! There was no reason this needed to be over 500 pages. The lack of world building, knowledge of the magic system, and blatantly obvious similarities to other fantasy stories made this a terrible reading experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Sexual content
Treble by Rilzy Adams
3.0
Rilzy can write the SPICE🔥 and she doesn’t waste any time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content