peter_jr21's reviews
14 reviews

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This book was a good read. I like that I couldn't predict who the killer was and I really enjoyed that. The writing of the past and present was beautifully done. I didn't feel lost whatsoever and I was able to keep up with the book. 

Towards the end I was expecting a major plot twist 😅 but I'm fine with how it ended. 

If you're looking for a great read, then this is your book. 

The Good Lie by A.R. Torre

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I love mystery books and this one was well written. Most times I can predict what will happen next and what the outcome will be but with this book, I was able to guess but I didn't get confirmation until almost the end. The suspense was excellent and that made the book even more worth while. 

The plot twist was 🤯. Just like the show, Manifest, it's all connected. 

The only thing we didn't find out was about Robert's wife. Remember when Gwen found out that one of her patients name was on the persons of interest list. I wouldn't be surprised if the patient did kill the wife. But wait.....Robert had a gun 👀 (he lowkey killed her).
Would've given a 5 if Natasha's death storyline was explored a bit more

This really was a good read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Body horror, Rape, and Torture

All Grown Up by Vi Keeland

lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.25

The Wicked Remain by Laura Pohl

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

4.5

The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.5

The Grimrose Girls by Laura Pohl

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

I really enjoyed this book and finished it within 2 days. The friendships (a bit shakey but we move), fairytale spin-offs + the real stories, and the mystery behind everything. This was a good read...now onto the next one. 

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Once again, Lisa did it but this time it was more nerve wrecking. I didn't know one book would make me go through a number of emotions in a short time span. This book is very interesting to the point where I  had to get to the end in one sitting. I loved the plot and the ending is something I didn't expect.

This is a very good book and kind of maddening.

Josie should've died and Alix should've listened

The Grim Reaper's Lawyer by Mea Monique

adventurous dark funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

2.75

This book reminded me of Wattpad books. It wasn't bad but at the same time it was predictable in regard to the plot twists. 

My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

This book was a break from my usual genres and I really did enjoy it. It had moments of jokes, I liked that the characters exchanged letters and the pace of the book was good, it didn't feel rushed. Overall, this was a good one :-)