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The Christmas Party by Kathryn Croft

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No

2.0

"It was only natural that it was rushed, it's 4 hrs long" I kept telling myself. But it wasn't just rushed. No twists no turns, u can figure it all out from the start. I didn't like any of the characters, & I sure didn't like mc, don't know how she got all the guys in heat.
poor Gaby couldn't even live to avenge her sister.
And the killer doing all this for that!? Even the motive wasn't motivating.
But hey, a short murder mystery!
Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman

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adventurous challenging funny mysterious 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

This was such a good read, I finished the book in 2 sittings.
The ending wasn't as sudden & abrupt as the last book. Everything was executed beautifully. I liked the multiple pov thing happening, & I liked following on Citra & Rowan's adventures, even when they couldn't get 2 minutes between the chapters to breath.
Of course, there's parts I still think were a bit ??? Like
Rowan & Citra being so in love. I guess distance grow the heart founder?
oh, & that massacre gleaming at the end, when they wouldn't have even felt pain, so why bother killing everyone? But I guess we could say now they're 100% dead, not deadish & lost in the sea?

Anyway, I like Grayson
& his identity crisis, & the fact he ended up somehow joining a cult😭
hope book 3 be just as good🙏🏽