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301 reviews

What Angels Fear by C.S. Harris

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

3.0

This book was ok. I did like the twist of the murderer though. I thought I knew who it was, but I was very wrong. However, I don’t think I will be continuing this series.
Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident by Donnie Eichar

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
Honestly I thought he spent too much time on his time in Russia and not enough on the dyatlov pass
The House on Vesper Sands by Paraic O'Donnell

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

2.0

I feel like this book didn’t really have a plot until the last 80% of the book. It was so wordy but said so little.
Nancy's Mysterious Letter by Carolyn Keene

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lighthearted mysterious 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? No

3.0

I love that ned plays every position on the football team. He really seems like he’d be a kicker though. Also Nancy is threaten like a million times in this book.
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

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

2.5

I had such high hopes for this book and it just kinda fell flat.
I think the main character is so hypocritical considering she sleeps with one of her students. Especially because she doesn’t see that he’s a piece of shit.
overall the Scarlett and Carly are meh. I support women’s wrongs but this book was just too flat for me.
Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander

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

3.0

Never saw that murderer coming. I’m rooting for Thomas and Jules
Happy Singles Day by Ann Marie Walker

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

3.0

This book is a literal hallmark movie on paper
The Chill by Scott Carson

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adventurous dark emotional tense 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? Yes

3.5

This book hooked me. I really enjoyed it and was stressed about the dam. I didn’t love the ending though.
Also poor Aaron
Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing by Maryla Szymiczkowa

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
I don’t know if it’s the translation but this was a tough read. I struggled with the flow of the book. Also I really dislike Zofia
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake

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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? Yes

4.0

Aww how cute. I’m so glad everyone got a happy ending.