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Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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adventurous mysterious 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

The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan

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adventurous lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I liked this book but it was so slooooooooow
These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan

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

2.5

I'll Be Alone for Christmas by Meyer Matthews

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book was a intense ride through hell and I have decided I never want to read any home evasion story for the rest of my life because I am now paranoid. 
This novella was short but the plot move quickly enough to keep you wanting for more. I really enjoyed the way the creepy vibes were installed, from the beginning and they slowly became more intense and I really liked how in the end we have a lot of action and suspense. 
However, I’m a bit disappointed with the ending because it left us with a lot of question that for me are important to the plot, for example, why did they do it, what was their motive? Is Romee there first victims or did it happened before? also I would have like to have something more with Jessica in the end. 
Overall this novella is a great short and entertaining Christmas book. 
Who Haunts You by Mark Wheaton

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

4.0

This was my first time reading a horror book and it was a great time! It’s a fast pace, short horror book, really well plotted. I listened to the audiobook version and the narrator has a way to tell the story that really goes well with the vibe of the book and can be really creepy. 
The story was not what I had imagined, it was weird, intriging and confusing sometimes but really interesting and you get invested really fast. Also the representation of autism is well done and not cliché and Bex was a great main character to follow. 
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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

5.0

The Tea Dragon Festival by K. O'Neill

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5