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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
adventurous
tense
fast-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
5.0
This novel may be the best thriller I've ever read. It's intricately plotted but never convoluted. The twists are clever but plausible. It's so good.
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
This novel is fun and moves at a fast pace. It's very readable despite a pretty convoluted plot. For me, the weak point was with the Avery character. I'm not sure that I every understood her motivations.
Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey
emotional
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
4.0
This is a solid, sweet romance.
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
Stephen Rowley is an auto-read for me, and I loved his first two novels. It took me nearly half the book to get into The Guncle. I really wanted to like Patrick, but the character felt really over the top. I didn't find him nearly as charming as it felt like Rowley intended. It wasn't until Patrick's story turned more serious that I feel in love with him. Ultimately, I really enjoyed the novel.