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506 reviews

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

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adventurous informative reflective tense

3.5

I got a lot more than expected from this. This story is so interesting, and I was actually getting anxiety listening to the story of this couple and their years of stealing. 
The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay

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challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

3.25

This was interesting. It keeps you wondering "WTF" the entire book. Following Art and Mercy as time goes on and wondering what is up or down makes this hard to put down. 
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

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challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

5.0

*Gobsmacked* One of my favorites of the year, and a GOAT, easily 🤌🏻 in a not so dystopian America, prison systems have developed a death match sporting event where prisoners fight to the death in sponsored and televised national events. EXCUSE ME?! I was so gripped and blown away by this story. 
Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett

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challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.75

This is the thriller I needed and wanted. ONE DAY. Couldn't put it down. So good. It had such a good pace. I was so invested in this story, it felt so real! i am going to need more from this author ASAP 🫴🏻
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.75

This was my first Lucy Foley book. I enjoyed it. The rich elite taking over the generational small town with scandals. It has some fun twists and multiple POVs. I'm definitely going to read more from her. 
Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History by Bill Schutt

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dark informative slow-paced

3.0

This felt a bit dry at first, but overall I really enjoyed it. It was really interesting. I definitely had multiple moments of 👀 "what did he say?"
Recommend 
The Facemaker: A Visionary Surgeon's Battle to Mend the Disfigured Soldiers of World War I by Lindsey Fitzharris

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challenging dark informative reflective

4.75

This was jaw dropping, horrifying, and interesting. The history and gruesome origins of plastic surgery blew me away. Written in a way that didn't feel clinical at all, it was gripping. 
Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation Into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin by Megan Rosenbloom

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dark reflective medium-paced

3.0

Very interesting. I enjoyed the storytelling that was added into it. I love some good lore. This is an interesting subject and the book covered more than I thought it would on the history of this topic.
Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes

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5.0

Barnes is officially an autobuy author. This was so great. A slow burn haunted house vibe in space. It amped up and kept me hooked the whole time 🤌🏻
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

This was fun as hell! Ghosts, mystery, and a split timeline that I didn't hate. It's a bookish miracle! 🙌🏻