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Never Never Collector's Edition by Tarryn Fisher, Colleen Hoover

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hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Never Never is a suspenseful mystery that follows two protagonists as they struggle with memory loss and unravel a deep, hidden connection between them.

I found the beginning of Never Never captivating, with suspense woven into every chapter. The mystery and tension kept me engaged, making it a page-turner early on.

However, as the story progressed, the second half became repetitive, with some of the excitement waning. The pacing slowed, and it felt like certain plot points were being recycled, which diminished the initial intrigue.

The ending, unfortunately, felt anticlimactic, leaving several character arcs unresolved. It felt incomplete, as not all storylines were wrapped up in a satisfying way.

Despite these shortcomings, the suspenseful atmosphere made it an enjoyable read overall.

The Trapped Girl by Robert Dugoni

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

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mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

The Last Town by Blake Crouch

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challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

Wayward by Blake Crouch

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adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0

Pines by Blake Crouch

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man by Rachel Willson-Broyles, Jonas Jonasson

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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challenging mysterious fast-paced

4.0

Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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emotional hopeful relaxing medium-paced

4.0