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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
White Oleander by Janet Fitch
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
You'd Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've had this book on my shelf for a couple of years, and I'm so happy I finally decided to read it. I was confused in a good way at the beginning of the book, but the story picked up halfway through. Noah Shaw>>>> I loved Mara, too, but she really pissed me off at the end of the book. And it left off on a damn cliff hanger.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Sexual assault
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
It took me a long time to pick up this book since I find it hard to read things about slavery but I’m really glad that I finally read it. There were some parts that were hard to read but I loved the story and cant wait to read the next one. Jane was a great character and so was Katherine towards the middle of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
dark
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? It's complicated
4.5
Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
dark
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
I loved this book so much. It took me awhile to like the characters though.
One by One by Freida McFadden
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was my first Freida McFadden book and it was really enjoyable. I flew through this book. I did not guess the ending. I should have guessed though in these booksThe person that “dies” first is usually the killer.