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52 reviews
Woom by Duncan Ralston
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was an odd story. It was interesting how the pieces fit together in the end. There were some very cringy moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Sexual violence, Blood, Abortion, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Tampa by Alissa Nutting
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was interesting to see the thought processes of a sexual predator. Interesting read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexual content, and Blood
The Husband's Secret by Franklin Christopher
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an ARC of this book and it was a wild ride. Several trigger warnings such as pregnancy loss, abortion, sexual assault, abuse, mental health, infidelity, and fat shaming. The husband was arrogant and abused his wife and other women emotionally. He was obsessed with health and fitness and shamed his wife when she, according to him, "let herself go." He really was an unlovable character, but as the story unfolds you begin to understand why. I love that Karma eventually comes to bite the husband. I never expected it to come the way it did. I enjoyed reading this book and couldn't put it down. The author did a good job of placing little hints throughout to build to the twists in the story. And boy...were there twists. You think you know where the story is going but, trust me, you don't. There was a little sci-fi mixed in, making it a little unrealistic, but not so much that it took away from the story. It was a good twist that I believe was well deserved, without giving to much away. I cannot wait for the second book to see where this story goes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Her One Mistake by Heidi Perks
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa Unger
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Lots of twists. You think you have it figured out but you don't.
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Quiet Girl by S.F. Kosa
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Murder, and Pregnancy
No One Will Miss Her by Kat Rosenfield
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Pretty good read. There were a few twists I didn't see coming. It was interesting to meet all the characters and see how they all fit together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0