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The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Found the start a little confusing to understand that we got glimpses from different time-lines/stories but in my opinion this is a really good thriller!
Indelible by Karin Slaughter
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
3.5
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James
dark
mysterious
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? No
3.5
I really enjoyed the writing in this but the story was a little bit boring to be completely honest - it rather the execution of it. I really wished for more things or revelations throughout but it dragged a little because not much was revealed at the end.
So, overall this is more like a 3,5 for me since I wanted more from the supernatural part and the ending but enjoyed the writing!
So, overall this is more like a 3,5 for me since I wanted more from the supernatural part and the ending but enjoyed the writing!
Blanky by Kealan Patrick Burke
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.0
Really enjoyed this horror novella - it was creepy and a little weird at times! Exactly what I expected from it! Horror novellas by Kealan Patrick Burke seem to be right up my alley!
Cirque Berserk by Jessica Guess
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was soo cool! I really didn’t expect much going in but I loved the first reveal and how the story was told! Usually, I don’t like too many perspectives but even that didn’t matter to me for this story.
The chapters are short enough to not get lost in the different people’s POVs and I really enjoyed the way this is written in general! Huge recommendation!
The chapters are short enough to not get lost in the different people’s POVs and I really enjoyed the way this is written in general! Huge recommendation!
You've Lost a Lot of Blood by Eric LaRocca
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Hm, I really wished I would like this one but it was just very confusing and I really didn’t get how or if there was supposed to be a connection between the different stories. The writing of the novella part was okay though, hence the two stars.
The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Wow, this was intense!
Right from the start you were thrown into the story and got to know the main characters. I really liked how the story was told in dual timelines as well. I didn't even mind that there weren't properly marked chapters but only little dividers when the timelines switched.
The story itself is absolutely horrific and I don't want to imagine something like this happening in real life. Nonetheless, I really couldn't put the book down and read it within a few days during Summerween. I will definitely pick up the other books in the series soon!
But please be aware of all the trigger warnings since it got pretty graphic when explaining all the things that happened in the garden.
Right from the start you were thrown into the story and got to know the main characters. I really liked how the story was told in dual timelines as well. I didn't even mind that there weren't properly marked chapters but only little dividers when the timelines switched.
The story itself is absolutely horrific and I don't want to imagine something like this happening in real life. Nonetheless, I really couldn't put the book down and read it within a few days during Summerween. I will definitely pick up the other books in the series soon!
But please be aware of all the trigger warnings since it got pretty graphic when explaining all the things that happened in the garden.
The Defence by Steve Cavanagh
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? No
3.0
Usually I don’t really read legal thrillers so it didn’t really surprise me that for about 50 - 75% it was a little too slow for me. It did pick up however towards the end and I got a little more invested.
Overall, though this was “just” are 3 - 3,5 star book for me I’d say.
Overall, though this was “just” are 3 - 3,5 star book for me I’d say.