naluju's reviews
1650 reviews

The Way of the Wicked by Mel Starr

informative mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

I enjoy this series. It’s full of midevil history and every day life. This is one of the weakest entries.  

Out of Bounds by Val McDermid

adventurous challenging informative 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? No

5.0

Such superb writing and plotting!

The Z Murders by J. Farjeon

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Murder, detective, amateur detective, girl in distress 

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? No

5.0

Absolutely a rewarding read about pain and loss, humor and the way we love and support each other.

Home by Nightfall by Charles Finch

adventurous informative mysterious fast-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? No

4.75

Lovely series, interesting characters, 

To Dwell in Darkness by Deborah Crombie

adventurous emotional mysterious sad 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? No

5.0

Well plotted, favorite author and series!

Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck

adventurous challenging funny informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

This is my first Steinbeck and I loved it. Don’t know if I will read another or not! 

Death in Captivity by Michael Gilbert

adventurous informative mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

One of the best BLCL yet!! So well done—tight plot, numerous characters, and WWII history.

The Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became President by Doris Kearns Goodwin

hopeful informative inspiring slow-paced

5.0

Middle grade and YA book, beautifully written and researched, learned so much

Murder at King's Crossing by Andrea Penrose

adventurous informative 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? No

4.75

Truly enjoy this series and find the history fascinating!