rosiethesheep's reviews
409 reviews

The Dream Home by T.M. Logan

4.0

This was an enjoyable thriller and I think I may petition that Richard Armitage should be involved in all audiobooks, because he has such a great voice for it. I was shocked with the main reveal at the end and it had a good mix of twists and turns too.

The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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

What an emotional and beautiful story. I loved the writing style but I think I wanted a bit more of an explanation towards the end. 

Tales of the Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

So even though I preferred the original books in the series, I still adored these short stories. I loved hearing from characters points of view that we didn’t get in the original series. I just wanted more! 

Foxglove by Adalyn Grace

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.5

Even though I preferred Belladonna, I really enjoyed Foxglove, another good mystery and great character development. Excited for Wisteria. 

Geneva by Richard Armitage

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book and the audio worked so well. I loved the use of different actors for the different characters. The story was good and I really hope it gets picked up for a tv series with these actors playing the parts. 

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

This one kept me on the edge of my seat most of the way and at some points I had no idea what was going on. But definitely in a good way! A great mystery with a good ending. 

Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner

adventurous funny 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? Yes

4.0

This book was a bit of a filler book for me. I still adore the characters but felt that I preferred Godkiller. Excited for the final instalment. 

JEALOUSY MAN: Quick Reads 2024 by Jo Nesbø

dark mysterious reflective fast-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

3.0

An easy and quick read but I’m not sure I’d read more by this author. The writing style wasn’t for me and the way he writes women. 

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

4.0

So I absolutely adored Zara, but Rowan was not for me. I know he has issues, but geez. Still didn’t mean I wasn’t a soppy mess by the end. I loved the setting. 

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

First off check trigger warnings for this book, but also this book was so funny. Seriously dark but hilarious and the spice! Off the charts. Such a good book.