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246 reviews

Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

I was really excited for this sequel and although I enjoyed it, I liked it less than the first book. I struggled with the first 35 percent of the book and even found myself a bit bored at times. The plot was a bit chaotic and at some points I thought too much was going on. 

Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.

Every Vow You Break by Peter Swanson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

3.0

Cackle by Rachel Harrison

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

The Strings of Murder by Oscar de Muriel
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.

Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.

Vicious by V.E. Schwab

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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

3.5

I had heard so much about this book so I finally decided to read it. I liked the concept. I wish there was some more world-building, especially in the first half when we are getting to know the characters and their abilities. I enjoyed the writing for the most part, but it had some repetitive moments and cliches. Overall, it was a nice read and I do want to read the next book. 

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25