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7 reviews

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Bird Box by Josh Malerman

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

2.0

I had to listen to this via audio book just to get through. It was just too boring for me. 
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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adventurous hopeful informative inspiring 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? No

4.75

Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

got to love a book where you have so many few characters you like and you’re wishing for the downfall of everyone. 

You root for the killer the whole time! I kept changing my suspect with each chapter.
Mister Magic by Kiersten White

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adventurous emotional 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

4.0

The plot was truly unique! 

While I enjoyed this book I felt there were some loose ends that felt too unfinished. 


We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

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dark mysterious tense slow-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

3.75

The book left me needing more. I hope there is a sequel! 
I do think a lot was lost on me, I may reread to see if I can catch more Easter eggs, after reviewing this on Reddit and seeing other people’s catches.  This is definitely a book with puzzles and good sense of detective work. 

The deeper you look into it the crazier the whole story gets. 
The Coworker by Freida McFadden

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book will have you second guessing everything you read and questioning everyone.