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51 reviews

Dark Corners by Megan Goldin

adventurous tense slow-paced

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

2.75

A disappointing follow up to The Night Swim. I couldnt stand the heavy add in of social media . Honestly, the high lights were the passages with the killer . Everything else was boring and lacked depth. And what an unnecessary and choppy romance story line . 

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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

4.25

While a bit slow paced to start , the author keeps you guessing on who or what may be disturbing not only the heroines of the this story , but also the town! 
I felt Immersed the grey mist and dampness of the surroundings and loved that the plot that unfolds was not even close to what i thought it may be until about half way through! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism, Adult/minor relationship, and Body horror

The Girl in Red by Christina Henry

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

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

3.75

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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

I’ve completely fallen for realist love  stories that are smart, and raw. I couldn’t put it down . 

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

adventurous challenging dark inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

4.75

A powerful reckoning for those oppressed. Love Namina’s writing style and all of the passion and emotion emanating through the pages. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism

The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson

dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

3.75

Not nearly the same feel , or  intensity as the previous book. I am not much of a Henry Kimball fan,, although he writes the character very well, he’s a weak ,pathetic man and not worthy of main character attention. 

The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson

dark hopeful mysterious sad tense slow-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

Love the way the author writes the female anti hero 

Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

An absolutely, devastatingly beautiful and powerful story of real love. Raw, painful, relatable (especially if you are neurodivergent) and full of hope. 
A must read ! 

The Change by Kirsten Miller

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense 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

4.75

This is the epitome of female rage come to fruition. 
It’s beautiful, empowering, emotional , and MAGICAL. 
I LOVE that the author gave us smart, strong, sexy heroines OVER 40! 

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0