iridessence's reviews
208 reviews

Lie With Me by Philippe Besson

emotional relaxing sad fast-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? Yes

4.25

Ending felt like a gut punch

We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

dark mysterious tense slow-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

5.0

This book was quite the ride! It reminded me a lot of The Haunting of Hill House mixed with Shutter Island. 

Sin Eater by Megan Campisi

dark mysterious slow-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

3.75

such an interesting concept but was a bit slow and repetitive at times 

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

Just Next Door by Sarah Everly

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

3.5

Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.0

The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall

adventurous funny 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

3.0

Eternal Rot and Romance by C.M. Guidroz

dark sad fast-paced

1.5

Lucy Undying by Kiersten White
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.

Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0