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The Creepy School Bus by Paul Hough
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.75
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a review! <3
Wow, the audiobook drew me into the story straight away. All the narrators played their roles very good. Except for the voice of Katelynn - the voice was too raspy, whiny and didn't really suit for me personally.
The first 30% were super exciting but then it drifted off too much and was just too over the top for me^^ but I can still imagine listening to the second part.
Wow, the audiobook drew me into the story straight away. All the narrators played their roles very good. Except for the voice of Katelynn - the voice was too raspy, whiny and didn't really suit for me personally.
The first 30% were super exciting but then it drifted off too much and was just too over the top for me^^ but I can still imagine listening to the second part.
The Dark Man, By Referral and Less Pleasant Tales by Chuck McKenzie
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
fast-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
5.0
A short but strong and emotional story that will stay in my head for a very long time.
The cover looks amazing and the story captivated me immediately.
For me personally, it wasn't horror and not really creepy either, but the story still has a bad vibe to it. (Which I love) I'd love to read more of it!
The cover looks amazing and the story captivated me immediately.
For me personally, it wasn't horror and not really creepy either, but the story still has a bad vibe to it. (Which I love) I'd love to read more of it!
Cruel and Bitter Things by Joseph Souza
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a review! <3
I found the story really exciting at the beginning. It was easy to get into the story and the characters were very interesting too. I loved the dynamic between Gwynn and the detective.
But at some point her murders became too ridiculous and too "unrealistic" for me and for the story... you're waiting the whole time... but yeah... for what? For her next victim? The murders also happened too "quickly" for me. I needed a little more to it.
A nice and exciting thriller that I really enjoyed reading and couldn't put down. However, it didn't really catch me, it was way too over the top and won't stay in my head for very long.
I found the story really exciting at the beginning. It was easy to get into the story and the characters were very interesting too. I loved the dynamic between Gwynn and the detective.
But at some point her murders became too ridiculous and too "unrealistic" for me and for the story... you're waiting the whole time... but yeah... for what? For her next victim? The murders also happened too "quickly" for me. I needed a little more to it.
A nice and exciting thriller that I really enjoyed reading and couldn't put down. However, it didn't really catch me, it was way too over the top and won't stay in my head for very long.
A Happy Marriage by A.R. Torre
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a review! <3
Unfortunately the book starts with a lot of characters that really confused me – I personally don't like it when so many characters are involved or names just appear in the story.
I love the writing style and also the short chapters. I could hardly put the book down.
The story itself was interesting, but it didn't catch me as much as her other books.
A solid thriller that I would still recommend.
A solid thriller that I would still recommend.
All My Lies by Nelle Lamarr
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a review! <3
I have to say that I really liked the protagonist and I LOVED her humor. The whole writing style was really good and reminded me a bit of "Yellow Face".
For me, the whole story wasn't a big page-turner because you could soon guess which direction it was going in. Nevertheless, I had a lot of fun reading the story - especially because of the protagonist.
However, there was something at the end that I found really unfortunate... if the book had been written 20 years ago, OK, but NOW? Really unfortunate and that's why I have to take a star off (I don't want to give any spoilers here but maybe the women know what I mean)
It was a solid thriller that you can easily read in between. But unfortunately that's all... the story won't stay in my head for very long.
I have to say that I really liked the protagonist and I LOVED her humor. The whole writing style was really good and reminded me a bit of "Yellow Face".
For me, the whole story wasn't a big page-turner because you could soon guess which direction it was going in. Nevertheless, I had a lot of fun reading the story - especially because of the protagonist.
However, there was something at the end that I found really unfortunate... if the book had been written 20 years ago, OK, but NOW? Really unfortunate and that's why I have to take a star off (I don't want to give any spoilers here but maybe the women know what I mean)
It was a solid thriller that you can easily read in between. But unfortunately that's all... the story won't stay in my head for very long.
Das Dinner – Alle am Tisch sind gute Freunde. Oder? by Emily Rudolf
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
1.0
Vielen Dank an Netgalley für dieses Leseexemplar im Austausch für eine ehrliche Rezension.
Dies war das erste Buch für mich von der Autorin.. und vermutlich auch leider das letzte. Der Klappentext klang so spannend aber leider hat mich die Geschichte dann doch nicht so abgeholt.
Der Schreibstil war einfach nicht meins.. alles sehr vulgär und der Anfang ziehte sich für mich extrem und hat es mir ehrlich gesagt auch schwer gemacht weiter zu lesen.
Dann waren da die 5 Protagonisten, bei denen es eh schon nicht einfach war sich die Namen zu merken und dann entschließt man sich den Protagonisten nochmal ganz andere Namen zu geben (wegen des Spiels) ...als wären die 5 nicht schon genug gewesen. Zumal mir auch keiner richtig sympathisch war.
Das Ende war okay aber nicht wirklich "spektakulär" schade.
Dies war das erste Buch für mich von der Autorin.. und vermutlich auch leider das letzte. Der Klappentext klang so spannend aber leider hat mich die Geschichte dann doch nicht so abgeholt.
Der Schreibstil war einfach nicht meins.. alles sehr vulgär und der Anfang ziehte sich für mich extrem und hat es mir ehrlich gesagt auch schwer gemacht weiter zu lesen.
Dann waren da die 5 Protagonisten, bei denen es eh schon nicht einfach war sich die Namen zu merken und dann entschließt man sich den Protagonisten nochmal ganz andere Namen zu geben (wegen des Spiels) ...als wären die 5 nicht schon genug gewesen. Zumal mir auch keiner richtig sympathisch war.
Das Ende war okay aber nicht wirklich "spektakulär" schade.
Paper Ghosts by Julia Heaberlin
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
The Farmhouse by Chelsea Conradt
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a review! <3
Wow, the cover is just amazing and the blurb sounded very promising!
The story starts off a bit slower, but it quickly picks up speed. But I found the story to be a bit too long.
The characters were very well developed. I really liked Em and I would have loved to jump through the book and explore the property with her at night (especially the barn).
I just wish that someone or at least her husband had believed her more. Aren't we all tired with women being branded as totally untrustworthy?
Good ending. Good book.
Would definitely recommend it!
Wow, the cover is just amazing and the blurb sounded very promising!
The story starts off a bit slower, but it quickly picks up speed. But I found the story to be a bit too long.
The characters were very well developed. I really liked Em and I would have loved to jump through the book and explore the property with her at night (especially the barn).
I just wish that someone or at least her husband had believed her more. Aren't we all tired with women being branded as totally untrustworthy?
Good ending. Good book.
Would definitely recommend it!
The Summer I Ate the Rich by Maritza Moulite, Maika Moulite
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a review! <3
I've never read a zombie/horror story before and I have to say, I really liked this one.
The humor was just right and the characters were well developed. I also found the basic story really interesting and I've never read anything like it before - but the story was a bit long, which bothered me a bit.
I also think it's great and "refreshing" to read something about Haitian culture!
The twists were okay, but unfortunately the book won't stick in my head. Nevertheless, it was an interesting and unique YA thriller/horror.
Sorry, war noch kurz laufen by Nicole Blatt
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Vielen Dank an Netgalley und an Ankerwechsel für dieses Leseexemplar im Austausch für eine ehrliche Rezension.
Ein Buch für alle, die laufen, mit dem Laufen starten wollen oder bereits daran gescheitert sind.
Die Illustrationen sind wunderschön gestaltet und ziehen sich komplett durch das ganze Buch.
Es ist kein Buch mit öden Motivationssprüchen sondern vielmehr! Viele Interviews von starken Frauen die Marathons oder einen Halbmarathon gelaufen sind, wann der erste Marathon einer Frau gelaufen wurde, was die Zahl 261 bedeutet, wie die vier Phasen eines Zyklus einer Frau eine rollen spielen und und und.
Es werden zb auch Übungen erklärt, was man am besten davor und danach essen/trinken sollte und generell viele Tipps die das laufen erleichtern.
Absolut empowernd und macht Lust aufs laufen! Kann ich jedem,der sich für das Thema interessiert, empfehlen.
Ich werde definitiv öfter in dem Buch etwas nachschlagen! Für mich persönlich ist das Buch eine absolute Bereicherung und ich konnte vieles daraus für mich mitnehmen.
Ein Buch für alle, die laufen, mit dem Laufen starten wollen oder bereits daran gescheitert sind.
Die Illustrationen sind wunderschön gestaltet und ziehen sich komplett durch das ganze Buch.
Es ist kein Buch mit öden Motivationssprüchen sondern vielmehr! Viele Interviews von starken Frauen die Marathons oder einen Halbmarathon gelaufen sind, wann der erste Marathon einer Frau gelaufen wurde, was die Zahl 261 bedeutet, wie die vier Phasen eines Zyklus einer Frau eine rollen spielen und und und.
Es werden zb auch Übungen erklärt, was man am besten davor und danach essen/trinken sollte und generell viele Tipps die das laufen erleichtern.
Absolut empowernd und macht Lust aufs laufen! Kann ich jedem,der sich für das Thema interessiert, empfehlen.
Ich werde definitiv öfter in dem Buch etwas nachschlagen! Für mich persönlich ist das Buch eine absolute Bereicherung und ich konnte vieles daraus für mich mitnehmen.