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273 reviews

Caught Bread Handed by Ellie Alexander

mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

2.5

God I can’t believe she chooses Carlos 🤢

The Deep by Nick Cutter

dark 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? It's complicated

2.5

This book did unsettle me extremely.

I hated that the dog died.

but honestly the characters were all kinda terrible so I honestly didn’t care what happened to them. 

On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

The mystery is not that strong in this one. But I am living for the love triangle.

Best in Show by Laurien Berenson

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

I do think that this is one of the weaker mysteries in the series. I still enjoy Melanie but the mystery was meh.

One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus

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

3.5

I think the murder club friendship is so cute. My favorite part of this book was their friendship. And addy has had so much growth, she’s a great character

Diners, Dudes, and Diets: How Gender and Power Collide in Food Media and Culture by Emily J.H. Contois

informative slow-paced

2.5

There were parts that were so interesting. But some of it was too academic for me and was so slow. Interesting topic though!

A Batter of Life and Death by Ellie Alexander

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

I’m really rooting for Thomas at all times.

Gone Missing by Linda Castillo

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Honestly I liked Kate the best in the one. I feel like she is trying to work on herself. Also shoutout to John, who’s slowly becoming the best character.

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

This wa a quick lighthearted read. I enjoyed it.

Mister Magic by Kiersten White

mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The ending ruined this book for me. I did not like it.