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Starter Villain by John Scalzi
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
I had no clue going into this book, I just picked it by the cover. It was a funny mysteryish story about a man who inherits his estranged uncle's fortune. Wether Charlie becomes a villain himself is to be determined, but leading the life of one has had its share of drama. 4.5 stars.
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck
slow-paced
3.0
I just couldn't get into this story. It was a bit too much of a stretch for me. I did not enjoy the characters, and the premise was just too far out there for me to enjoy. Thank you for the eARC. 3 stars.
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
This was such a fun turn for Ali Hazlewood. Vampires, Werewolves, and humans combined to create a strange world. A love story with some exciting twists. Thank you for the eARC. 5 stars.
Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
5.0
This one took a bit to get into but once I was invested, I was hooked.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
You can never go wrong with Kristin Hannah. She took a very difficult subject and tackled it in the most eloquent, heart-wrenching, mesmerizing way possible. The subject of Vietnam is not an easy one. This story gutted me yet left me feeling hope and happiness through it all. Frankie's life is one that so many Vietnam vets had to survive through. It brought to life the real-life struggles our vets came home to. Thank you so much, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the eARC of this fantastic story. My favorite book so far this year. 5 stars.
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Wow, Josie is one crazy character. This was such a great thriller. It kept me on my toes and feeling all the things. The ending wasn't my favorite, but it was great none the less. Thank you for the eARC. 4.5 stars
Death Valley by Melissa Broder
3.5
When I heard talk that this was an Alice in Wonderland meets the desert, I was intrigued. The story had a good premise behind it and the survival and grief ideals were good, but the story was just a bit too weird for me. This is not to say it wasn't a good book; it just wasn't for me. Thank you for the eARC. 3.5 stars.
Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews
4.0
This is such a feel-good romance. Kerry Tolliver is floundering in her life, so when her family tells her that she will have to move to New York for the Christmas season and sell trees at their family tree stand, she can't say no. She and her distant brother pack up and head to New York, hoping to help the struggling tree farm make enough profit to continue on. In true Christmas fashion, New York is cold yet festive. Kerry meets and befriends everyone in the neighborhood, especially Austin and his dad Patrick. If you are looking for a wholesome HEA holiday read, this is it. Thank you, NetGalley for the eARC. 4 stars.