jedilibrarian's reviews
166 reviews
The Inn on Harmony Island by Anne-Marie Meyer
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It’s fine but not great. The pace is glacially slow, there’s very little resolution, and it ends on a cliffhanger. There are interesting and interwoven stories to be told here, but if the rest of the series is like this, I’m not sure I want to continue.
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Car accident
Curses and Crimes by Kate Sparkes
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
Ghost Radio by Leopoldo Gout
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Any Sign of Life by Rae Carson
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
Grimoire of the Four Impostors by Coy Hall
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Horror isn’t usually my go-to genre, but I really enjoyed this book. It’s well-researched, and the historically-accurate details blended well with the fictional elements. The book unfolds over the course of six interconnected stories set in 17th century Europe. The pace is steady. The tension and curiosity build with each story. As you answer one question, you think of three more. Once you reach the end, you’ll want to re-read it looking for all of the details and connections you missed the first time.