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dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Dark academia but with a sprinkle of cuteness, and a hot single dad with a knife kink ðŸ¤
"How do I word, I will forfeit all my mortal possessions if you promise to never leave my sight again, without scaring her off? - Jack"
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy of Whatever Whispers by Genna Black. I devoured this book! Hooked immediately from the first page and obsessed with the main characters (and Kronk - I hold a special place for a big bousterious german shepherd).
The mental health rep in this was spot on. The FMC suffers anxiety and it is so accurately described in this.
Some of the tropes include: Professor x student, Single dad x nanny, age gap, slow burn
I cannot wait to read more from this author.
"To everyone who struggles with mental illness. Most of the time the only ghosts are the ones in your mind, but that doesn’t make them any less terrifying."
"How do I word, I will forfeit all my mortal possessions if you promise to never leave my sight again, without scaring her off? - Jack"
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy of Whatever Whispers by Genna Black. I devoured this book! Hooked immediately from the first page and obsessed with the main characters (and Kronk - I hold a special place for a big bousterious german shepherd).
The mental health rep in this was spot on. The FMC suffers anxiety and it is so accurately described in this.
Some of the tropes include: Professor x student, Single dad x nanny, age gap, slow burn
I cannot wait to read more from this author.
"To everyone who struggles with mental illness. Most of the time the only ghosts are the ones in your mind, but that doesn’t make them any less terrifying."
dark
emotional
funny
tense
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
mysterious
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:
Yes
The story centers around Adele who is marrying Jason (A friend of her childhood sweetheart Ollie, who tragically died when they were younger.)
It's told in multiple POV covering the present and the past - Adele and Melanie (Ollie's mum) take us through the present and Sophie (Ollie's brother) takes us through the past. I was a little thrown by Adele and Melanie's POV being in first person but Sophie's in third.
I felt it a little slow to start but it did keep me interested with complex relationships between the characters, hidden secrets and shocking twists.
I wouldn't say any of the main characters are particularly likeable, maybe a little more depth to their backstory would of helped this. Dorothy and her little dog Laila were my favorite though.
Melanies POV was interesting. I felt it gave Girl on the train vibes. She is an unreliable narrator and you question if what she believes is true. I really felt for her in her grief following the loss of her son and was rooting for her to be able to heal.
All in all it was a decent thriller that was enjoyable, kept me guessing and made me want to read to the end.
Thank you Aria and Aries and NetGalley for this ARC.
Thank you Aria and Aries and NetGalley for this ARC.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
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
Penelope Douglas does male POV so well.
This book is Jared's version of Bully, all from his POV. It gives much more insight into his actions and motives. The character development is spot on.
It also sets it up perfectly for future books in the series.
This book is Jared's version of Bully, all from his POV. It gives much more insight into his actions and motives. The character development is spot on.
It also sets it up perfectly for future books in the series.
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dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Alice Feeney has a way of completely blind siding you with the twists she throws in, making her books so enjoyable. I didn't see any of it coming!! I absolutely devoured this book, desperate to know what was going to be revealed next. I could not put it down.
It's giving Gone Girl meets Secret Window. I love a plot where you can't tell if the narrator is reliable or if they are losing their mind. I even ended up questioning myself whilst reading this. Feeney really makes you experience the paranoia her characters are feeling.
Thank you to Pan Macmillan for allowing me to read an early release copy of this book.
It's giving Gone Girl meets Secret Window. I love a plot where you can't tell if the narrator is reliable or if they are losing their mind. I even ended up questioning myself whilst reading this. Feeney really makes you experience the paranoia her characters are feeling.
Thank you to Pan Macmillan for allowing me to read an early release copy of this book.
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The emotions this book will make you feel!!
I instantly fell in love with the characters and the plot had me in pieces. The spice is right out the gate and is recommended as an 18+ book.
It has all the loved tropes like small town romance, second chance, childhood sweethearts, possessive MMC.
The dual POV keeps the pace moving and gives you an insight in to both main characters turmoil.
This is the first in a series and I cannot wait to read more!
I instantly fell in love with the characters and the plot had me in pieces. The spice is right out the gate and is recommended as an 18+ book.
It has all the loved tropes like small town romance, second chance, childhood sweethearts, possessive MMC.
The dual POV keeps the pace moving and gives you an insight in to both main characters turmoil.
This is the first in a series and I cannot wait to read more!
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I had been waiting for this book after Bound by Deception ended on such a big cliffhanger and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I don't know how she does it but Stephanie Amaral manages to pull every emotion out of you. Her writing makes you care so deeply about the characters and become so invested in the Mafia world they live in. Be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions.
Thank you to the author for this ARC.
Thank you to the author for this ARC.