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The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved this book. It was messy in a "rich people problems" way and I was living for it. The characters are all terrible in their own way, which is something I enjoy in thrillers. I don't want a cast of squeaky clean characters. Everyone needs to have grit. The ending was satisfying and I loved how it all wrapped up.
The Companion by Katie Alender
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I liked the setup and I enjoyed the intrigue that was building up throughout the beginning and middle. Once we find out the "twist" or the actual climax, it lost a little bit for me because it's been done before. This book did it in a way I appreciated, however, it felt a little stale. I was hoping for something a little different. Not a bad YA thriller! If you like tense mother-daughter relationships or creepy mansions, this would be a fun one.
A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Not the worst and not the best. I love stories about toxic obsessive relationships. That kind of drama really does it for me. At times, though, the toxic relationship in this book between Wes and Ivy felt repetitive and dragged a little. I feel like the main conflict didn’t have high enough stakes for me (which is definitely me being picky) and the ending didn’t have the weight I would’ve liked. However, I was entertained and I still love reading books from this author. My Lovely Wife will always be the favorite.
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I have now read this book twice, and I don't think the second time was any easier. This book is bleak and heartbreaking, and it makes you question humanity and what we're capable of doing to each other in the name of our beliefs.
Foe by Iain Reid
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Weird, unsettling, and ominous. Loved it. Iain Reid always gets me.
Rouge by Mona Awad
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This story was hauntingly enchanting and I was engrossed the entire time. The commentary on beauty standards was spot on, and the satirical take on aging and skincare was absurd. The ending brought tears to my eyes, it was so beautiful. I love the way Mona Awad puts us in the minds of her characters.