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61 reviews

The Nice Guy by Sarah A. Denzil, S.L. Harker

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense 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

5.0

Keep It In The Family by John Marrs

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

4.75

The Four by Ellie Keel

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense 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

4.75

Talking with Psychopaths: A Journey Into the Evil Mind: A Chilling Study of the Most Cold-Blooded, Manipulative People on Planet Earth by Christopher Berry-Dee

challenging dark emotional informative sad slow-paced

2.25

Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa

adventurous challenging emotional funny informative inspiring tense 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

4.5

Isabel Luna has always been overlooked and discreet as the middle sister and bookish wallflower. She can sneak away from ballrooms and events unnoticed..... or so she thought....   Captain Sirius Dawson notices Isabels coninuous disapearances and offers to help her sneak around to get the information she needs to save her country. 

After finishing the first book in this series, I went straight to this book and I can honestly say it did not disappoint!!! I related to Isabel a lot in the first book and was excited to read more about her and her spy- plot in this book. 

I loved the relationship Isabel and Siruis had, as partners in crime and as a "couple". Their connection was very vulnerable and real...showing their true selves and their flaws but still loving eachother unconditionally. Siriuis really saw Isabel for the amazing, intelligent woman she was and went to great lengths to ensure she was safe and happy. Their love story was definitely my favourite so far! 

I also liked the Historical components in this book and learning more about the Mexican war as I don't feel this is talked about alot! Liana did a great job explaining the issues and effect war had on people.

Overall, I loved this book and the historical element was really inspiring. I cannot wait for Gabby's story!!!

Fairy Tale by Stephen King

adventurous dark funny inspiring mysterious sad tense 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? N/A

3.0

Ana María and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa

challenging emotional funny inspiring sad 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? N/A

4.25

The Twits by Roald Dahl

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Just For the Summer by Abby Jimenez

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective 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

5.0

Would give six stars if it were possible! Just an amazing book!!