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151 reviews

The Darkness Rises by Stacy Stokes

dark emotional mysterious 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Grief, Mass/school shootings, and Murder

Moderate: Bullying, Suicide, Violence, and Gaslighting

Minor: Dementia

Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

it wasn't as fun as it could've been, i think, but it was still an enjoyable experience... and henry is so precious, i love him.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Dementia

Minor: Bullying, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Death of parent

Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World's Most Notorious Diaries by Rick Emerson

dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

5.0

all i've really got to say is:
     1. i wish i could've hugged alden and put him in my pocket.
     2. fuck sparks. i sincerely hope she's rotting in the worst of hells.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Suicide

Moderate: Drug use, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Homophobia, and Racism

Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James

dark mysterious 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

4.75

yet another win from st. james, i have no other notes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and War

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James

dark mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

yet another solid book from st. james, and i think this might be my new favourite. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy

Kill Switch by Neal Baer, Jonathan Greene
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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

5.0

i have no words except that i had a grand time with this one and i’m excited to experience more of sager’s stories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Murder

Moderate: Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Dementia, and Alcohol

Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes

dark mysterious tense medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Murder

Minor: Child abuse, Dementia, and Alcohol

Burn the Negative by Josh Winning

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

i had a lot of fun with this one tbh and for anyone who read tremblay's horror movie and are looking for something with similar vibes? definitely give this one a go.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Murder

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Dementia

Minor: Drug use, Vomit, and Death of parent

The Broken Girls by Simone St. James

dark emotional 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? No

4.5

i don’t think st. james can do any wrong. if she writes a book, you can bet i’m going to read and love every word of it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault, Antisemitism, and War

Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol