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301 reviews

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

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dark mysterious 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

3.5

I thought I knew what direction this book was going in. I did not. The twist took me by surprise. It was good!
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

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emotional hopeful fast-paced

5.0

Poor Britney. I feel so bad for her. The world has really done her dirty. I’m glad to see that she’s trying to heal now. I wish her all the best
The Devil Crept In by Ania Ahlborn

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Honestly I just could not care about Stevie. He’s seeing things and I’m assuming he’s an unreliable narrator.
Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker

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emotional informative sad fast-paced

5.0

This poor family- it breaks my heart seeing what they went though.
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith

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

3.0

I hate it when authors write under pen names. But this book was ok, good mystery.
Run on Red by Noelle W. Ihli

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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

3.0

This was a pretty predictable book- even for someone who literally never guesses the endings of book. But it was very stressful and will keep you on your toes. Someone else described this book as fast food- and that’s the best description I have seen.
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

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

3.5

I low key dislike William and his mother. Good golly what a mommas boy. But I loved ruby and her story.
Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump by Spencer Ackerman

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
It was just so long. I just couldn’t get into it. Maybe another time
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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emotional hopeful fast-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

4.0

How sweet! I loved watching Elizabeth do want she wanted. She took no shit, it was great.

Also I loved the found family aspect of this book too!
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

So so cute!! Ah I love them together!