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On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander

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

3.0

The mystery is not that strong in this one. But I am living for the love triangle.
Best in Show by Laurien Berenson

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

3.0

I do think that this is one of the weaker mysteries in the series. I still enjoy Melanie but the mystery was meh.
One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus

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mysterious fast-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? Yes

3.5

I think the murder club friendship is so cute. My favorite part of this book was their friendship. And addy has had so much growth, she’s a great character
Diners, Dudes, and Diets: How Gender and Power Collide in Food Media and Culture by Emily J.H. Contois

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informative slow-paced

2.5

There were parts that were so interesting. But some of it was too academic for me and was so slow. Interesting topic though!
A Batter of Life and Death by Ellie Alexander

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lighthearted mysterious medium-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

3.0

I’m really rooting for Thomas at all times.
Gone Missing by Linda Castillo

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

3.0

Honestly I liked Kate the best in the one. I feel like she is trying to work on herself. Also shoutout to John, who’s slowly becoming the best character.
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This wa a quick lighthearted read. I enjoyed it.
Mister Magic by Kiersten White

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mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

3.0

The ending ruined this book for me. I did not like it.
One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I liked the first book better. I just didn’t like these characters as much.
Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiyan

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 58%.
I went through a reading slump and lost interest in finishing this book