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Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven is a beautifully told story that might be good for those who loved the Letters of Enchantment duology by Rebecca Ross, due to all the historical aspects of the story.

Looking forward to reading this authors’ adult debut this year called Silvercloak. It has a fantastic premise!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, and War

Minor: Sexism, Sexual content, and Forced institutionalization

The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Another banger from Freida!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content and Torture

The Darkest Temptation by Danielle Lori

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The Darkest Temptation is the third book in The Made series. This book wasn’t as good as the first two imo. I was enjoying the first portion of the story with its new location, then I started losing interest. Ronan and Mila’s eventual falling in love felt not believable to me. Their banter was just okay, and their physical relationship seemed to be the most important (and I say this as an enthusiastic high heat reader). A pretty forgettable read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse

The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The Maddest Obession is the second book in the Made series. I enjoyed this one, but there were certain phrases that were repeated from the first book that was a little annoying.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, and Murder

The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori

dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Vomit and Death of parent

Jade City by Fonda Lee

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

Jade City is the first book in the Green Bone Saga trilogy. This was a truly excellent start to this series and I can’t wait to continue. Love the Kaul family.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual content and Grief

Minor: Bullying

Close Your Eyes by Teresa Driscoll

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Close Your Eyes is another terrific thriller from Teresa Driscoll. Audiobook once again narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content and Vomit

The Cruel Dark by Bea Northwick

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Cruel Dark by Bea Northwick is an atmospheric gothic romance with a lot of twists and turns. Perfect for fans of Mike Flanagan’s tv shows and Rachel Gillig’s Shepherd King duology.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Miscarriage

I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll audiobook is narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Eating disorder, Gore, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Onyx Storm is the fourth book in the Emyrean series. Enjoyable entry, looking forward to the penultimate next book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail