When I saw the description for this book, I was intrigued by the concept of someone predicting their own death via a fortune, so I was hooked into it straight away - and was not disappointed. Throughout the read, I was constantly trying to figure out the mystery and found the inclusion of the flashback diary entries a fun little addition to shed light on the situation. I liked the fact that there were two mysteries to solve in one which were linked, and I did not predict the ending!
I didn’t give it a full 5 starts as I felt like the characters were a little 2-dimensional, but it didn’t stop my enjoyment of the book overall.
Thank you Quercus Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

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Baby X: A Thriller by Kira Peikoff

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emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

When I read the description of this book, I was incredibly intrigued by the concept - and this continued as I read the book. The idea of 'designer babies' does not seem too far fetched into todays age, which I think added to the almost creepiness of this book. I really enjoyed the different perspectives throughout the story and felt like we got to know each character really well. The twists and turns were unexpected and kept me hooked throughout. The only reason I didn't give it a full 5 was I felt like it was a little rushed towards the end, but I still enjoyed it thoroughly. If you like mystery/sci-fi books, this will definitely be for you.
Thank you NetGalley and The Quick Brown Fox & Co for the ARC.

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Breeding with Bigfoot by Siggy Shade

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0.5

The History of My Sexuality by Tobi Lakmaker

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emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I requested this book because the description and the cover gripped my attention, and I wasn’t disappointed. The narrator was intriguing and interesting, with the prose making the book feel like a conversation rather than a biography. It was an different insight into a queer identify, with different elements of her life coming into play. I found it a little tricky to keep track of the timeline, but I would be interested to reread to gain more of an idea of this.
Thank you Granta Publications and NetGalley for the ARC copy.

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