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11 reviews

The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell

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2.0

i really wanted to give 4 ⭐ to this for the writing style, and also for its overall horrific gothic atmosphere. i especially liked the slow building of the tension which became quite a suffocating experience on its own.

however, i found the ableism and racism unnecessary considering how the events unfolded, and imo it's a shame that such a captivating and well-written horror story was built on the vilification of a disabled person.
A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

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dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi

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funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

People From My Neighbourhood by Hiromi Kawakami

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funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

#DRCL Midnight Children, Vol. 1 by Shin'ichi Sakamoto

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0