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143 reviews

Out On a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young

3.25

Next of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young

3.5

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny hopeful

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

3.75

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny lighthearted

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

4.5

Death at a Highland Wedding by Kelley Armstrong

adventurous dark mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

I preface all my reviews with Kelley is my niche. I thoroughly enjoy all her writing and have read over 20 of her novels the past few years.

This is book 4 in the series and we begin our tale on the path to, you guessed it, a highland wedding! It wouldn't be a Mallory book without something going away, a body discovered and a mystery to solve. The ever enjoyable who-dunnit with some beloved series characters, diving into some backstories.

Kelley's writing has always been something easy to read, even with heavy themes, she can masterfully balance the edge between comedic and witty to keep readers engaged. Need a little romance but not spicy? This series is the queen of slow burn and I rarely manage to guess the true killer before it is revealed.

Another A+ for Kelley Armstrong and an instant pre-order.

Praise be to Netgalley & the publishers for an ARC♡

Sister, Butcher, Sister by K. D. ALDYN

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny lighthearted

3.75

Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

funny lighthearted

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

3.5

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

funny lighthearted reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros

emotional lighthearted reflective

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

3.0