dreamsngr's reviews
682 reviews

Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Loved this take on true crime podcasts and the presumed guilt of people involved in a murder. The town felt very small town with people quick to judge. Grandma was a great bit of levity in what could have otherwise been a too dark story. Listening to this definitely added an extra layer since the main story is broken up with "podcast" episodes about what is being uncovered.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

The Fifth Doll by Charlie N. Holmberg

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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

Specials by Scott Westerfeld

adventurous dark emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

At first I wasn't sure I'd like it, but once the show started and we got to see Bea start some serious growth it was a fun experience. Nice to see an asexual character in the mix. Her relationship with the series producer wasn't entirely believable but the romance was fun and it's good to see a plus size woman whose whole story isn't about changing her weight. 

Pretties by Scott Westerfeld

adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

The Best Kind of Magic by Crystal Cestari

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

365 Days by Blanka Lipińska

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

I pushed through 80% and it was straight porn. That has a time and place, and I'll suspend disbelief for the kidnapped by the mafia trope, but the main character is irritating. She is overly obsessed with clothes, shoes, and downing champagne. She seems to have no flaws unless it might lead to a sex scene (I'm afraid of flying. Oh no, he'll distract me with sex) and no real interests. I don't care how hot the sex scenes are if the characters and plot are lacking. 

Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

33 Unplayed Voicemails by Melissa de la Cruz

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0