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1210 reviews

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

4.0

Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. It was such a unique take on the haunted house theme. I couldn't put it down. 

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

4.0

I loved the first book, so I was so looking forward to this one. I had no idea that it was a prequel. I was bummed when I figured that out because I wanted to pick back up where the first book ended. Getting to see the beginning of Viv's story got better the more I read. I love all these characters and the world that Travis builds. Thank you for the ARC, I loved it. 4 stars.

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Carnivale of Curiosities by Amiee Gibbs

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

This book is difficult for me to review. I had a hard time getting into the story, but I didn't want to stop reading it. It was an interesting story with some weird story lines. I can't figure out what made me not completely like it. 3.5 stars.

The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner

adventurous emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Weiner is another one of my go-to authors. I love everything she writes. The Breakaway was another fun ride through acceptance and self-love. Abby is asked to lead a bike trip when the guide has had to back out. She didn't realize that one of the riders happened to be a recent hookup. To make matters worse, her mom shows up unexpectedly to take the bike trip as well. Tensions fly, and feelings heat back up. So much fun. Thank you, NetGalley for the eARC. 4 stars.

Wild Spaces by S.L. Coney

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I was not a fan of this book. Trigger warnings should be given in regard to the dog not making it through the book. There was a bit too much death in this one, and I didn't understand the story's purpose. Thank you, NetGalley for the eARC. 2 stars. 

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Another win for Tessa Bailey! I love everything she writes and when you add her with golf? Right in my wheelhouse. Such a fun romcom. 4 stars. 

The Déjà Glitch by Holly James

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Jack needs Gemma to fall in love with him to get out of a crazy time loop that has him reliving the same day over and over again. The only problem is that Gemma doesn't remember him from one day to the next. What will make this time different and will it make Gemma remember? Only time will tell. This was a fun take on Groundhog Day in the romance world. 4 stars. Thank you, NetGalley for the eARC.

The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

So, this book is divided into two parts. The first half of the book made me angry at the characters. It was very well written, and I am sure her point of the layout was for you to become invested in Mia and her life. Then, BAMM, you are hit with the second half of the story. In true Alice Hoffman style, in comes the magical element. Although it was a bit far-fetched, I loved it. Who wouldn't love to meet their favorite author back in their time? I was a bit confused by the ending, but I don't want to put any spoilers out there. 4.5 stars. Thank you for the eARC.