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The Lying Game by Ruth Ware

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

3.0

The story started off pretty good and I was curious to find out what was really going on, but the ending was slightly confusing and disappointing. 

The Lying Game by Sara Shepard

dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

This was such a fun, and in my opinion, original plot. I can’t wait to read more of this series, it started off really good to say the least. 

Vertrouwen of verliezen by Audrey Carlan

hopeful sad medium-paced

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

2.0

Over Honor voel ik me best neutraal, al was het goed om te zien hoe ze uit haar schulp is gekropen. Nick daarentegen vond ik gewoon een wandelende red flag. Hij had echt hele bijzondere reacties op bepaalde situaties. 

Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

dark 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

2.0

If I really enjoy a thriller, I just can’t stop reading, but that wasn’t the case with this one. I had a hard time focusing on the story and the ending left me very confused. I can definitely see how that might have been a me thing though. 

Six Truths and a Lie by Ream Shukairy

challenging hopeful sad tense slow-paced

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

2.0

The plot/story itself was good and the topics that were discussed are so important, it’s such a pity that the writing style wasn’t working for me. It made it hard to actually get through the story and to keep focused. Everything felt very factual, which made it hard for me to really understand the emotions that the characters went through. 

Yoga Girl by Audrey Carlan

hopeful 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

3.0

Hoewel het verhaal wel voorspelbaar was vond ik dit deel wel echt vermakelijk. 

Zwichten voor een zoen by Audrey Carlan

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

1.0

Waarschijnlijk komt een deel van mijn rating doordat de vertaling slecht was, want sommige woorden die werden gebruikt waren gewoon smerig. Maar tegelijkertijd vond ik Atlas en Mila niet geweldig. Zeker niet aangezien Atlas dubbele standaarden had. 

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

This is a very unpopular opinion but  thought this book was low-key boring. The concept is cool, but the execution for sure wasn’t my cup of tea. 

The Big A.S.S. Party by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

funny lighthearted 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 novella didn’t add much, but it was fun to finally have some chapters from Geraldine’s perspective. Even though I have to say that her way of speaking can become a bit annoying. 

Wildlife, Warrants, & Weapons by Tonya Kappes

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

I wasn’t quite interested in the wedding, but Mae’s current love life, or lack thereof, is definitely interesting. I’m curious to see where this story will go next.