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The Weeping Bridge by Adria Waters

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adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

5.0

I really enjoyed this book. Marissa and her father move to make a fresh start after the loss of her mother. In this small town, she meets some new friends and discovers a way to use her special abilities seeing ghosts.  She joins the Ghost Hunters Society and things begin to change in a great way! This book was so much fun to read.  I enjoyed it.  I have to say the ending was a bit of a twist for me and it was unexpected. This is a great book to check out and  it has me wanting to keep reading the series!
What We Harvest by Ann Fraistat

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adventurous challenging dark slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

 This book was a great for me this time of year. I love horror books in October. Secret crops, stones and so much more. I felt like I was in this book with the characters and I was going with them on this wonderful story. Zombie-like creatures in a town Hollow's End, what could go wrong? Such a interesting book, I was excited to read what happens next. I do not think I have read this author before but I am intrigued. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review.* 
Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester

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

5.0

I really have to say I love serial killer books. I was excited to read this book about another one. This book is twisted and I love that about it! It does have some gore or very descriptive parts in it but that just makes it better to me. I understood the message loud and clear coming from this book. It was awesome book to me. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review. * 
Midlife Zombie Hunter by Shannon Mayer

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

This was another great book from Shannon!  I really enjoy this series.  I completely relate this Bree and love all her friends. Bree deals with monsters and so much more in this book.  She learns more about her friends and who her enemies are in this book. I ending was not what I wanted to hear but I am excited to read the next book and see what happens next.  I listen to the audiobook also with this book and Lauren Fortgang is awesome!  She bring the book to life.  I think this books would be something TV or the movies need to grab while they can.  I think these series would be great for TV or the movies and if done well a great giggle along the way!
Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews

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adventurous challenging dark inspiring 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? N/A

5.0

I love this series.  I love Kate Daniels!  I am glad this series is back and we are learning more about what happen to Kate and Curran after they left Atlanta. This was packed action book from beginning to end. I did not think the low profile was from Kate and her family.  They will always want to help other and why shouldn't they.  What a great book!  I can't wait for more.
Midlife Ghost Hunter by Shannon Mayer

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adventurous dark hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

In this book, Bree is on her way to New Orleans to find her grandma's ghost.  Turns out NOLA has enemies and friends, but Bree finds one of Gran's old friends as well.  This book is full of more adventures and lots more fun. I enjoyed Lauren Fortgang's narration of this book as well.  She can bring a book to life and has done a great job in this series. Bree needs a few Advil to through all the adventure in this book but I enjoyed the ride.
Starlight Web by Yasmine Galenorn

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adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Welcome to Moonshadow Bay!  I love this author, so when she starts writing new series I have to try them.  I started this book and honestly, it took me a bit to get into it.  I am not sure why.  I think the reason was it was a bit slow for me in the beginning. January Jaxson and all the characters grew on me several chapters in. January is a a paranormal investigator for Conjure Ink. She finds a little trouble but makes new friends and maybe even finds love.  Now I am excited to read what January finds in her next adventure in Moonshadow Bay.
Daddy's Little Girl by Tee Morris

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

3.0

This book was a very short story which I enjoy when I want a quick read.  This book started off strong and I was hooked.  I wanted just a little more story behind how we got to this point in the story.  I felt there was something missing from the story.  But I think that made it a bit creepier.
Escape Room by Maren Stoffels

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

4.0

I have not read this author's books before but wanted to give this book a try.  I have not read many escape room books before but this one was interesting.  Alissa, Sky, Miles, and Mint are friends that decide to try an escape room.  It doesn't turn out to be as fun as they think. I liked the twists the story took and a bit of mystery. It was an ending I expected but other that than I liked this book.
Midlife Demon Hunter by Shannon Mayer

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adventurous funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

This was another great book in this series.  I love to meet new characters and follow on dangerous adventures.  We met the Goblins in this book and made some new friends.  Bree always gets into lots of trouble with her friends.  I love the humor in these books and how the author writes a little serious but then add some humor on top.  This is a fun series and I can't wait to read book 4!  Thank you Shannon for such a great series!  I still say this would be one for TV or movies to pick up.