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Haunted by Kelley Armstrong
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
3.75
Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
4.5
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
dark
emotional
slow-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
2.5
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty
5.0
I went into this book as a fan of Caitlin Doughty from her "Ask a Mortician" series, so I started with high expectations. It does not disappoint. Caitlin is a wonderful storyteller and this brutally honest, funny and sometimes heartbreaking view into her life is the best piece of non-fiction that I have read in quite some time. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with curiosity regarding the funeral industry and the strange denial American culture has with death.
Carter & Lovecraft by Jonathan L. Howard
5.0
As a big fan of all things Lovecraftian, I was probably a bit primed to enjoy this book no matter what. That said, I really enjoyed this book as its own thing, not just for the (super fun and cheeky) blending of Lovecraft's mythos with the real world. Dan and Emily are highly engaging characters and the blend of urban-fantasy, detective noir and existential horror is my aesthetic, 100%. I finished it in one sitting and would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Lovecraft's works - as well as those wanting a more modern take on the mythos.
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman
4.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. I like the world and the characters - although some such as Bradamant felt very one-note for the majority of the book. The magic system is intriguing, as is the very idea of an interdimensional library. I think my biggest issue is how much is going on all at once. There are several sub-plots and while they were all wrapped up fairly satisfactorily, it did clutter the story a bit. Despite this weakness, I didn't have a problem getting through the book and am excited to read the next installment, My hope is that with the foundation built in this book, the next will not feel quite as crowded. Irene and Kai are fun protagonists, and I am looking forward to their next adventure.
Whoever Fights Monsters: My Twenty Years Tracking Serial Killers for the FBI by Robert K. Ressler
4.0
A fascinating, if a bit dated, look into criminal profiling. The author is a bit self-congratulatory throughout which gets annoying, however, the insights he garnered through his years on the job are definitely worth hearing.
House of Teeth by Dan Jolley
4.0
This was a fun book! Obviously geared a bit more towards a younger audience, but even considering that it was engaging and had an interesting magic system. Also, I normally don't include the narrator in my judgment of audiobooks, but Josh Hurley's performance is absolutely delightful throughout. I'll be keeping an eye out for other books he may have narrated.