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69 reviews
Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I enjoyed how tense the story and mystery was and Darcy Coates kept me guessing. I thought I had it all figured out. One thing I can’t get over is how ridiculous the main character was specifically in some situations she just was so infuriating. And pretty much most of the characters acted really dumb and I felt unrealistic. But the plot twist was good in my opinion. Also for a story taking place in the USA why are we using the word kilo and kilometers over and over????? That’s my nitpicky thing but overall this is a pretty good read
Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson
emotional
inspiring
4.0
A beautiful and poetic memoir
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
The Third Circle by Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The world building really connected and expanded on the other books previously in the series. The way the characters interacted was realistic and I enjoyed the build-up of their relationship. Jayne Ann Krentz has done it again.
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
Such a witty yet emotional story. I love the narration of this book and thoroughly enjoyed the way it was written.
Down the Drain by Julia Fox
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
Riveting and real, Julia Fox lays it all out. With wild, jarring, and descriptive scenes I couldn’t stop turning the pages.
*check content warnings before reading*
*check content warnings before reading*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Miscarriage and Abortion
Knife River by Justine Champine
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
2.5
This book did not need to be over 300 pages. It was incredibly boring and didn’t make me feel anything for it until about the last 50 pages or so. The characters (especially the MC) all seem selfish, dense… and just idk. The way some of them interact also felt incredibly unrealistic. This definitely didn’t feel like a thriller.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
The Frequency by Terry Kitto
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
2.25
I found it difficult to become engaged in the story and feel invested. I felt there was so much going on to focus on and that the concepts introduced weren’t fully explained well and I remained confused for most of the book. Needless to say I think when the other part of the series is released I will try to give it another go as I really have not explored this genre before and this could have affected my reading experience with this book. Overall I wouldn’t say it’s bad though and could maybe just not be for me. May revisit in the future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Great Alone is a book about love, family, heartbreak, forgiveness. It is painfully raw and doesn't hold back. I cried quite a few times and could see bits of the characters' stories through out my own life story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0