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Fragments of the Lost by Megan Miranda
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Jessa Whitworth tried to help pack up her ex-boyfriend Caleb’s room. The memories of their relationship coming back to her. Maybe things were not how she thought they were. Did she remember things that maybe were not as "obvious" before to her? How well did she know this guy? This book was an interesting book full of twists and turns. I enjoyed the book.
Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel
dark
emotional
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
3.0
I was hoping to like this book more than what I did. I guessed some of this book and the ending so it made it a little bit, boring in that way. It was well written and a little scary and I did like that. Overall, it was a okay read for me. I thought character raised in a cult would be a good book idea. When Maeve's cousin reappears, I looking forward to what happens next. But I wanted the author to pull me into the story a bit more. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review.*
The Night Shift by Natalka Burian
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book was not bad! I was intrigued to learn about shortcuts in New York City. I think that is a wonderful idea and I would love to try one some time. This book caught my attention and kept me wanting to read more about these shortcuts and the mystery in the pages of this story. I was hooked to read more. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review.*
Good Girls Stay Quiet by Jo Cassidy
challenging
dark
emotional
- 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? No
4.0
I enjoyed this book because it showed how much people can endure and still bounce back. Cora had a rough life and was sheltered by her "Dad". When Cora got to go to school for the first time as a teenager, she had rules like Don't EVER attract attention, no boys, and no friends. I loved the ending of the book and how Cora's new life is soo much better than before. Even though Cora had a lot of adversity in her old life, her life was so very different and amazing in comparison. I have not read this author's books before but I will read more from Jo in the future.
The Poisoned Forest by Yasmine Galenorn
adventurous
inspiring
5.0
I enjoyed this book. This is the first book of a new series. We meet Storm and her family in this book and they are dragons. Storm and her sisters live a sheltered life but when her sister gets sold into slavery, Storm decides to get her back. Storm must venture out into a strange new world, but she meets friends along the way that help her to learn about this new world. This book is full of fun, adventure and excitement. Does Storm save her sister? What can dragons do and what powers, if any, do they have? You can find out this and more if you read this book. Check it out!
Midlife Witch Hunter by Shannon Mayer
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
I enjoyed this book very much. I listened to the audio version the most and I enjoyed the narrator bring the story to life. Bree always finds a bit of trouble in each story but she is true to her friends. In this book we travel with Bree and her friends to south of France on a hunt for the first witch. We meet some new friends and say a fair well, in a sense, to old friends. Can Bree find and protect the first witch? Why is she looking for her? Find out when you read or listen to this next adventure in the Forty Proof series. Great book!
Omens Bite by Kristin Cast, P.C. Cast
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Welcome back to Hunter and Mercy with Sisters of Salem. I really want to like this series and I love these authors very much. I feel this book had some ups and downs for me as I read it. I fell we got to know the characters better in this book but I did not feel a connection with them like I wanted to. I guess for me I am missing the spark I found in the House of Night series and the characters there.
All in all the book was ok for me I will keep reading this series just because I love the authors and can't wait to hear what else is in store for this story. But I am looking for the spark I fell in love with in some of the other work these author produce. I hope to find it in their next works.
The Weeping Bridge by Adria Waters
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. Marissa and her father move to make a fresh start after the loss of her mother. In this small town, she meets some new friends and discovers a way to use her special abilities seeing ghosts. She joins the Ghost Hunters Society and things begin to change in a great way! This book was so much fun to read. I enjoyed it. I have to say the ending was a bit of a twist for me and it was unexpected. This is a great book to check out and it has me wanting to keep reading the series!
What We Harvest by Ann Fraistat
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
This book was a great for me this time of year. I love horror books in October. Secret crops, stones and so much more. I felt like I was in this book with the characters and I was going with them on this wonderful story. Zombie-like creatures in a town Hollow's End, what could go wrong? Such a interesting book, I was excited to read what happens next. I do not think I have read this author before but I am intrigued. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review.*
Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester
challenging
dark
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
I really have to say I love serial killer books. I was excited to read this book about another one. This book is twisted and I love that about it! It does have some gore or very descriptive parts in it but that just makes it better to me. I understood the message loud and clear coming from this book. It was awesome book to me. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review. *