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The Inmate by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Had me guessing until the very end!
Freida's books are the equivalent of a "popcorn movie" and I am here for it. 

The Coworker by Freida McFadden

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I kind of saw this twist coming, still highly entertaining either way! 

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I thought I guessed the twist for this one about halfway through, turns out I was completely off the mark 🤣 
I love that these twists just keep getting me! Another wildly entertaining read!

The Teacher by Freida McFadden

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Freida's books have me in an absolute chokehold at the moment.
Loved this one, again it had me hooked from start to finish!

The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Loved this as much, if not slightly more than the first book!
Another twist I didn't see coming! Absolutely hooked from start to finish!

Taming 7 by Chloe Walsh

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I don't know why I wasn't expecting this to be as emotional as it was. I should've known anything written by Chloe Walsh was going to be full of emotional damage, and it was. 

I absolutely loved Claire and Gibsie's story, it was full of love and fun and banter. There's also a darker side to this story and it tore my heart into pieces and then stiched me back up again - much like the rest of the boys of tommen series.

My only "complaint" is that I wish it was a longer book, I just felt like I wanted (and needed) more time with this story and Claire and Gibsie. Its 550 pages, but I still wanted more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

Redeeming 6 by Chloe Walsh

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Cruel Summer by Morgan Elizabeth

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

I wanted to love this as much as Tis the season for revenge, but it just didnt hook me in like that did. 

Still an enjoyable read just not a standout for me.

The Four by Ellie Keel

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

3 ⭐️ is me being generous