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The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

dark emotional fast-paced

3.0

I enjoyed reading this book, the twists were fun and suspense throughout. However, I found somethings hard to believe or not relevant. why would they not just go to the police?? They are just going to be a happy family now? Rachel is relatively fine after YEARS of solitary confinement. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder

Moderate: Abandonment

Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn

adventurous medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I enjoyed almost everything about this book. My main concern is the age of the main characters, I felt like they acted and behaved a lot older than their characters were written as. I also am a little weirded out that the two mmc are in college and trying to be in a relationship with a high school kid? I wonder why her dad and family are not reaching out to her more often. I really enjoyed the inclusion of historical and culture of the Black community that is usually overlooked in fantasy literature. I'm looking forward to the next book. 

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

dark tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim

dark tense fast-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I don't think I'll ever be able to eat boiled eggs again. I have never felt such a visceral reaction to a book before. It was messy, chaotic, and disgusting. I couldn't put it down. 

The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik

adventurous fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I felt like there were several loose ends to this book, but I feel like that is the point. Life goes on and loose ends aren't always tied nicely in a bow. I felt like this was a satisfying conclusion to the series, but also my least favorite book. I think it was all the world building that had to happen quickly that made me like it the least. 

Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Jesse Q. Sutanto is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors for a lighthearted and fun read. This book was packed with action, mystery, and romance on every page. I do wish there was just a little more inclusion of Nathan, but still with the focus on Meddys growth. 

Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

I thought the overall message was meaningful and important. I also thought it was a little too obvious and that the writing had some plot holes that were a little too much for me to not be bothered by. I wish that either the beginning court stages were expanded more or reference more often or not included at all. 

Club Dead by Charlaine Harris

adventurous tense fast-paced

3.0

If she ends up with Bill, I'm going to throw the book into a wall. I hate his character. He SA'd Sookie and it just gets glossed over? I really liked this book up until she saved Bill.

I want her and Eric to be together SO bad. I'm sure he'll be toxic too, but hopefully less toxic than Bill. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Murder

The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

This was a great sequel. I really liked that the author brings up the impact that solving the first case had on Pips life. That she struggles with guilt, etc. I enjoyed the pacing, though I think that the final reveal was a little sudden. I wish that there was more interaction and description between Pip, Charlie, and Stanley throughout the book.