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We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

dark tense 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

4.75

Shirley Jackson’s signature wit and knack for finding the absurd and horrifying truly comes to light in this classic. This chilling tale has none of the usual horror elements. There are no ghouls, goblins, or ghosts. It is simply about an odd 18-year-old girl named Mary Katherine, and the strange and dubious fall of her parents and the house she grew up in. She and her sister Constance provide the witty, yet disturbing dialogue that proves Jackson to be a literary genius. The scariest parts of the novel are the things that are left unsaid and sneak up behind you. You will only realize the true terror of this book after reading it. You will sit and think about the minute creepiness for days after. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of psychological horror.

You, Again by Kate Goldbeck

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage

emotional lighthearted 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

3.5

They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib

challenging emotional funny reflective fast-paced

5.0

A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

4.25

Just Kids by Patti Smith

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

A really good romance but I really wish the cover was much better so that I can listen to it in public. I am a coward. 

Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson

reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

challenging informative mysterious tense slow-paced

4.5