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104 reviews

Rich as F*ck: more money than you know what to do with by Amanda Frances

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I can tell this will be a book I’ll relisten to every few years!
Two O'Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain: A Search for an Unconventional Life Abroad by Helene Sula

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adventurous inspiring medium-paced

3.0

Confessions on the 7:45: A Novel by Lisa Unger

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dark mysterious 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

5.0

Such a page turner! Happy to find another thriller author I love. 
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

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

5.0

Atmospheric and didn’t see the twist coming! Absolutely loved it! 
Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You by Ali Abdaal

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informative inspiring medium-paced

4.25

Loved the message and research! However, at times, it seemed like a long string of interesting research without enough explanation or examples in between. 
Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews

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

4.0

The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

Great short horror story! The rats always get me. Shiver. 
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan

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hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? No

4.5

Comfort formula with a twist! I enjoyed it! Parts were outlandish and unbelievable, but that’s just part of the fantasy!  😆
The Oval Portrait by Edgar Allan Poe

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

4.5

This Poe story was new to me and I loved it! Gothic setting, super short, and lots to discuss!
Kill For Me Kill For You by Steve Cavanagh

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dark mysterious 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

4.0

Ok so the plot twists were insane but the ending!!! I needed more justice!