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82 reviews

O Little Town of Sugarcreek by Amy Lillard

emotional hopeful mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

My favorite scene was the last one when Cheryl received a very special Christmas gift.

Secrets in the Hills: A Josefina Mystery by Jean-Paul Tibbles, Kathleen Ernst

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring mysterious 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

The Hidden Gate by Marlene Chase

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

In the Red by Christopher Swiedler

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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? Yes

4.0

A Season of Secrets by Elizabeth Adams

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective slow-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

Surprising reveal!

Kit's Short Story Collection by Valerie Tripp

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring 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

4.25

Double Trouble by Gabrielle Meyer

adventurous emotional informative inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved the Savannah setting, diary entries and Blackbeard treasure storyline!

The Buggy Before the Horse by Tricia Goyer

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing slow-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

4.25

Winning His Trust by Toni Shiloh
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.

I don't like how sarcastic Declan was when Jordan called. The enemies to lovers trope, which I don't enjoy.

Cécile's Gift by Cindy Salans Rosenheim, Christine Kornacki, Denise Lewis Patrick

emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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