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2613 reviews
The Woman Who Lied by Claire Douglas
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Thorn In My Side by C.J. Skuse
dark
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
A Song for the Dead: A totally addictive edge-of-your-seat crime thriller by D.K. Hood
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.25
Have You Seen Her by Catherine McKenzie
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Directions for Dark Things: An utterly unputdownable crime thriller by Stephanie Sowden
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
The Clinic: A Novel by Cate Quinn
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5