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1635 reviews

The Midnight Game by Cynthia Murphy

dark mysterious fast-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? No

3.5

The beginning was a bit slow but I really liked how everything came together in the end. It was definitely a fun read for spooky season. 

De villa by Ruth Kelly

hopeful mysterious 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

3.0

Dit verhaal begon sterk en ik vond het concept erg leuk, alleen het verhaal zakte al vrij snel in. Het was niet per se saai, maar het was ook niet dat ik nou echt per se verder wilde lezen. 

Seas and Greetings by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

This was an enjoyable novella to listen to, the setting was fun too. 

The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden

hopeful mysterious fast-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

2.0

The characters were just too stupid and annoying and the plot was way too predictable to be likeable. 

The Wake-Up Call by Beth O'Leary

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

This one was hard to get through because the whole plot is based on a miscommunication and I hate that. It was literally so unnecessary too. But the whole concept about trying to save the hotel was nice and most of the guests were lovely. 

Have a Holly, Haunted Christmas by Lynn Cahoon

hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

This one was enjoyable enough, especially since it’s a novella. The ending was also pretty heartwarming.  

The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson

dark mysterious 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? Yes

3.0

This one was fun to listen to, but not quite as enjoyable as the first installment. 

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

Not me thinking I had it all figured only for me to be completely wrong. Let’s just say I didn’t see that twist coming. While I flew through it and I didn’t guess the ending, it still felt a bit like a simplistic story. 

Nergens veilig by Karen Rose

dark hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Ik vond dat het verhaal erg goed in elkaar zat. Dit keer was het ook leuk dat het pas laat duidelijk werd wie de dader was. 

The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson

dark hopeful mysterious 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

3.5

This was such an interesting and intriguing read. Most of the twists I didn’t see coming. I’m interested to see what the second book will be like, because I didn’t really think that book three was that special.