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103 reviews

The Launch Party by Lauren Forry

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

The Haunting Of Winchester Mansion by Alexandria Clarke
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.

Couldn’t get into it might try again at a later date 

The Book of Beginnings by Sally Page

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

The Haunting of Bechdel Mansion by Roger Hayden

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? No

4.5

Too Much Information (or Can Everyone Just Shut Up For A Moment, Some Of Us Are Trying To Think) by Dave Gorman

funny informative slow-paced

2.0

Murder Mindfully by Karsten Dusse

challenging dark funny medium-paced

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

4.0

Would have been a 5 but the ending felt flat. 

Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious fast-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

4.0

A Strong Sequel with Rich Worldbuilding

Sunbringer builds on Godkiller with deeper character arcs, high stakes, and immersive prose. Kaner expands the world beautifully, weaving gods and mortals into a compelling struggle. While the pacing slows at times, the emotional depth and sharp dialogue make up for it. A solid follow-up that sets the stage for more.

Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane

dark mysterious reflective 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? Yes

4.0

This is one of my favourite films and I never realised it was based off a book. For once the film actually stayed almost identical to the book and because I knew what was coming it felt a little flat. Still a great read and would definitely recommend it to others. 

Newark's Historical Ghost Walk by Ian Gillanders

slow-paced

1.0

The writing bored me which is odd because the supernatural really intrigues me but it’s also my home town. Just felt like the same phrases were used too often. I wasn’t excited by the language used. 

The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas

challenging dark reflective fast-paced

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

5.0