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Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
I can't get into it
The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison

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

2.5

It was an interesting concept with a flawed execution. The ending was a little convoluted and the story didn't feel believable in any way 
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Not interesting to me
Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A fun read. 
The Fox and the Dragon by S.K. Ehra, S.K. Ehra

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

4.5

This book was a great read. I never wanted to put it down. I know it was meant to be left on a cliffhanger so you want to read the next book. But the ending felt a little TOO abrupt. 
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

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dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was so good I didn't want to put it down. It did however drag in the beginning a bit. I also wonder a lot about Poppy's dad and what he's thinking because holy child endangerment. 
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. I really like this author. The books are fun and low-key a little traumatizing in the best way.b
The Effort by Claire Holroyde

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
I can't get in to this book. It feels more like a bad romance novel than an actual sci fi Doomsday one. And based off some other reviews I'm glad I chose to stop here. 
How to Be Eaten by Maria Adelmann

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

2.5

It wasn't a bad read but I feel like it could have been longer. It felt rushed and could stand to be a little more substantial and a little less gruesome.
The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
It does not keep my interest