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The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman

adventurous dark funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

These are just soo darn heartwarming. 🥹 Have one book left in the series and going to hold off bc I don’t want it to end.

A Winter in New York by Josie Silver

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.5

3.5 Stars

This was a really sweet read. If you don’t enjoy slow plot heavy books this may not be your jam. Silver likes to take the reader on a journey. Folks who like fast paced romcoms may not enjoy this. For me I like the fact that I can be immersed in the story and setting. 

The scene where Adam reemerges and the Belottis show up. Made me tear up!!!

The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-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

4.25

The characters are so cute and funny. It was great getting more back story on Elizabeth. These are fun easy reads that will leave you giggling and smiling. ☺️ 

Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This was a fun, twisty, thrilling read. There are multiple POVs and shifting timelines, so if that’s not your jam then beware. 

The story is set in NYC which makes it edgy and a bit gritty. I didn’t know expect the culprit right away and there were a number of possible suspects which kept me guessing.

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty by Hillary Rodham Clinton

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.5

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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? Yes

4.75

So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison

adventurous dark funny tense fast-paced

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

2.5

Just ohhhhkayyyy.

Middletide by Sarah Crouch

dark emotional informative mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

For lovers of William Kent Kruger, comes an eerie murder mystery set in the mountains of the Northwest. There is shifting timelines and different points of view. I loved this quick read and got through it in one sitting.

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious 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

What a satisfying read! The characters were rich and full. The setting and time period were great and lent itself to the plot nicely. There was just the right amount of tension comedy, suspense, and odd romance noir.  Just a good fun ride.