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215 reviews

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.5

Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

3.0

I actually didn’t finish this one because it didn’t quite interest me all that much…but I didn’t see a DNF option. 😅

Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-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

4.0

Check content and trigger warnings before reading! 

The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden

dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Gave me goosebumps!! Loved the plot twists! 

The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young

dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

some spicy scenes

Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous dark emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Inward by Yung Pueblo

challenging inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

This is a very inspirational book. It was a breath of fresh air to read and inspired me to reflect on my own healing journey. 

Vines of the Underworld by Jessica Griffin

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

For mature eyes only! Erotic graphic scenes throughout. 

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

If you are triggered by abuse, manipulation, bullying, and murder, be mindful when deciding to read this book.