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Jade City by Fonda Lee
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Average quick read. Interesting, but slightly annoying. I saw it being markers as a thriller, but it does not meet that genre for me
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
5.0
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A fine quick read. Not what I would call suspenseful though.
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross
adventurous
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.75
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
2.5 - This book was fine.
It is nothing I would discourage anyone from reading, but it isn't something I'd reach for when recommending to a friend. I didn't dislike reading it (although I found the main character insufferable), but it's not a story that will stick with me.
As someone into thrillers and true crimes, it was a little too obvious. That being said, if you're looking for a quick read this isn't a bad choice. With this being ruth ware's first novel, I'll probably check out her other ones.
It is nothing I would discourage anyone from reading, but it isn't something I'd reach for when recommending to a friend. I didn't dislike reading it (although I found the main character insufferable), but it's not a story that will stick with me.
As someone into thrillers and true crimes, it was a little too obvious. That being said, if you're looking for a quick read this isn't a bad choice. With this being ruth ware's first novel, I'll probably check out her other ones.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicide, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Outing
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
I wish I could get the last 5 hours of time back.
This book has been so heavily praised and to me was beyond lackluster. The only praise I can provide is that I managed to finish it, which is the only reason it's getting 1 star instead of zero. This is my first Alice Feeney novel and most likely my last. I do see how others could tote this novel, but it was not for me.
Marketed as a page-turner but was a struggle to get through between the lack of connection and phrases used. I knew all hope was lost when I read the statement “I’ve never been great at sticking to rules”. There was no depth to the characters in this book. Not only that, but for what we know of the characters their behavior and interactions don’t make sense.
The only time I felt myself somewhat compelled to keep reading was during the “twist” that gave you an “oh” which lasted for about ten pages before spiraling to be even worse than before. The story had potential, but really fell flat.
While reading I felt as though I was watching a cringey low-budget Netflix movie that I finished just for the sake of doing so.
This book has been so heavily praised and to me was beyond lackluster. The only praise I can provide is that I managed to finish it, which is the only reason it's getting 1 star instead of zero. This is my first Alice Feeney novel and most likely my last. I do see how others could tote this novel, but it was not for me.
Marketed as a page-turner but was a struggle to get through between the lack of connection and phrases used. I knew all hope was lost when I read the statement “I’ve never been great at sticking to rules”. There was no depth to the characters in this book. Not only that, but for what we know of the characters their behavior and interactions don’t make sense.
The only time I felt myself somewhat compelled to keep reading was during the “twist” that gave you an “oh” which lasted for about ten pages before spiraling to be even worse than before. The story had potential, but really fell flat.
While reading I felt as though I was watching a cringey low-budget Netflix movie that I finished just for the sake of doing so.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Infertility
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0