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297 reviews

Spark Notes: The Hound of the Baskervilles by Spark Notes Editors (Author)

informative fast-paced

3.0

Lots of typos and grammatical errors. 

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

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? No

3.0

I think I need to come to terms with the fact that I prefer Holmes in movie form. 

Chaotic Apéritifs by Tao Wong

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

I’m so glad the author decided to continue with this series. These books are delightful and I can’t wait to read the next one!

Feminism for the 99%: A Manifesto by Cinzia Arruzza, Nancy Fraser, Tithi Bhattacharya

informative fast-paced

4.0

A solid listen but I agree with other reviews that this reads as being for people who already agree with the topic versus being geared towards people trying to start learning about the topic. 

Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity in This Crisis (And the Next) by Dean Spade

informative fast-paced

4.0

Interesting and worthwhile listen.

Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.

dark tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Every story in this book is so good! Like no joke, I was left with my jaw on the floor saying “holy sh*t” on several of them.

A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle

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? No

2.5

Problematic ideas and words aside, the format of this story may have worked when serialized but in book form leaves a lot to be desired. The more that I read Holmes, the more I realize I like the movies better. 

Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• 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

5.0

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the E-ARC!

This book was really engaging and fun. It was cozy without feeling too saccharine as well. I liked all of the characters and their growth throughout not to mention the use of found family themes even in a book that also prominently features a familial relationship. The reveal had a poignance that I appreciated and I think others will as well. Overall, this was a good read and I hope that there are follow up books. 

Witch Life in a Micro Room, Vol. 3 by Akitaka

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.5

This is the best in the series so far. Without spoilers, I will say I really enjoyed the direction it went. 

Midwinter Murder by Agatha Christie

adventurous mysterious 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

3.5

Not bad but I wish the winter theming had been a bit more prevalent.