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153 reviews

Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Tell Me What Really Happened by Chelsea Sedoti

dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

This book was suggested to me by the Hoopla app and I picked it without reading the blurb or anything and it was amazing. Just when I thought I had worked something out there was another tiny bump in the road that had me second guessing it. I don’t want to write too much so I don’t deprive anyone else of the chance to go in blind, so all I will say is that there is no part of me that regrets reading this book.

Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

Very cute, quick, and lighthearted read. I loved it and will definitely be adding any other works of the author to my TBR list.

Spare by Prince Harry

emotional informative sad medium-paced

5.0

An interesting look into the world of the British royals and the events that led to Harry and his family leaving the fold. I found myself relating to him in ways I didn't think I would. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, Stalking, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism

Moderate: Classism, Death, Grief, Drug use, Toxic relationship, and War

This does cover some of the details of Princess Diana's death and Prince Harry's feelings on it.

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.5

 I picked up this book because everyone was talking about how good it was, and it was a good book it just wasn't for me. I didn't care about the characters, and maybe that's because I'm not a huge music person. I like what's on the radio but as far as the musicians I don't wonder what their lives are like. This book was a deep dive on a band and while I found the relationships and the tension interesting, it didn't grip me the way other books have. I'm glad I read it, but it's not one I would read a second time.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse

Fractured & renewed by Natalie Cammaratta

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

 Natalie does an amazing job of wrapping up her series in the most perfect way. You will feel things, you will shout "no way" and drop the book in surprise, you will (like me) forgo sleeping and stay up until 5 AM reading because you can't stop without knowing what will happen. I'm sad to leave these characters behind, but I am so happy to know Natalie can no longer inflict horrible damage on them any longer. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content, Murder, and Blood

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I couldn't put it down. Just when I thought I had it all figured out some new piece of the puzzle came to light and turned it all on its head. This is the first book in a series, and while I can't wait to see what happens next, the author does a great job of wrapping up the first mystery in a sastisfying way. There was one part that I wish I had read the content warnings for, but overall I loved it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Animal death

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.25

I was captivated by the first half, but once the twist was revealed it lost me a bit. I do think the story is unique and crazy, and it’s not something you’re going to find anywhere else. 

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

5.0

I put off reading this one because the last few "popular" books I had read let me down, but this was worth all the hype. I'm so glad that I decided to pick it up. The story was intriguing, and the characters were interesting. 

Death of a Fairy Tale by Emily Fluke

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

 A fun mix of modern and fairytale with humor mixed it. I enjoyed seeing how Mari balanced being a new mom and solving a murder mystery. I loved the small mentions of other stories throughout the book. It was a quick read and while there is some gory stuff its not enough to freak me out. Highly recommend!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, and Murder

Detailed explinations about child birth