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The Immortality Thief by Taran Hunt
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
The Immortality Thief was such a fantastic surprise! The worldbuilding was phenomenal and atmospheric. I really enjoyed following our protagonist, Sean, who had so much snark and added some humor to the book. He encounters some creepy creatures and is on a race to get what he came for and to survive. The fast paced plot and found family elements won me over. This is frequently described as space horror, and it is, but it had such a cozy element to it despite the horror aspects. The linguistics in this book are so fun and such a unique addition. I found myself constantly wanting to pick this up and find out what happens next, and I cannot wait to start the next book in the series!
Give Me Butterflies by Jillian Meadows
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
This was such a sweet and wholesome workplace romance! I really enjoyed following Millie, an entomologist who is up for a promotion at work, and Finn, the grumpy astronomer who is on her interview committee. They were both such endearing characters as well as Finn's two nieces. This book features found family, and it was so charming and tugged on my heartstrings. I love how Jillian Meadows explored grief, romance, family, and personal growth. I absolutely love that the author decided to write about characters who communicate through hard times. This was a bit too long for my taste, but the payoff was so good!
The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
This was such a fun novel! I really enjoyed the tulip mania combined with the political intrigue in Holland of the time. While I didn't grow very attached to the characters, this was an adventurous, pacey book. I loved the obsession over the black tulip and how such a small plant can create such a dynamic plot. There was subtle humor throughout, and the audiobook narrator (Peter Joyce) was fantastic. I much prefer The Count of Monte Cristo, but if you are looking for a fun, quick read, I would recommend The Black Tulip.
Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This was such a fantastic sequel to My Heart is a Chainsaw. It takes place four years after the first book ended. Deliciously creepy, fantastic dialogue, connecting plot threads, more points of view, and amped up gore and violence. This was a love letter to the slasher genre. In typical slasher fashion, the sequel needs to stay true to the formula but up the stakes, and it did not disappoint. My one complaint is that I wish we had more of Jade. I loved following her journey in the first book. However, I love that Jade has changed and grown and it has such a huge payoff at the end. I cannot wait to get to the next book!
The Italian by Ann Radcliffe
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Incredibly dramatic but oh so fun! The villains and side characters were so dynamic, and I loved the gothic style of this novel. The plot is thrilling, and it was so hard to put this book down!