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209 reviews

Hunger: The Complete Trilogy by Jeremy Robinson

adventurous dark funny tense fast-paced

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

3.75

🎧 - The path to hell is paved with good intentions. Such a cool idea. Not a huge fan of the end of book 3, but it was an acceptable conclusion. 

The Female Breeders by Melanie Bokstad Horev

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

📖 - Very exciting with so many twists and turns. I can’t wait to see where it all ends up. Can’t believe this is a debut novel. 

The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian

sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

🎧 - It was weird for me to have a main character that I didn’t really like. I think she was supposed to be a good person that makes horrendous life decisions, but typically people making decisions this bad aren’t really good people. Good read though. 

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan

emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

🎧 - Very cute story. Lots of ups and downs, and I loved the twists. 

1st to Fight by Rick Partlow

adventurous emotional funny tense fast-paced

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

4.75

🎧 - Narrator was excellent. I love a book with realistic military feel. Authentic interaction between personnel and how politics can influence decisions. Sci-fi isn’t overly complex to follow. Really enjoyable. 

The Acolyte by Nick Cutter

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.5

🎧 - Geez, Cutter can really make you uncomfortable. There are places that live similar to this now. Some countries in the Middle East are under Sharia law, North Korean citizens are “compelled” to rat out family members for crimes against the state. If you aren’t vigilant, this can happen anywhere. Every religion thinks they are the only correct one and the rest shouldn’t exist. 

My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

🎧 - Great idea for a romance book. The awkwardness was cute. Very enjoyable. 

Feedback by Dennis E. Taylor

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

🎧 - What a cool short to highlight the complex idea that is time travel. Execution was fantastic

The Eye of Moloch by Glenn Beck

emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

🎧 - Nareator was…ok. It’s been many years since I read The Overton Window, but I don’t remember the political rhetoric being so heavy handed. Lots of books toss their political views into books, but typically can do so by weaving it into the story. Lots of solid information and perspectives in here, but the delivery made it seem like the story was forced around it. Last 20% was fun. 

He Who Fights With Monsters Book 10 by Shirtaloon

adventurous dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

🎧 - Great ending. I’m a sucker for adventure and this series keeps delivering. Bring on the next one.