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160 reviews

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

dark medium-paced

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

3.5

A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson

dark tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay by Liz Fosslien, Mollie West Duffy

challenging hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Intriguing, better than the first book. 

The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

This book taught me to make peace with myself.

All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Plot twist that you don’t see it coming (except for the sister part, I guessed it right) 

The Ten Loves of Mr Nishino by Hiromi Kawakami

challenging dark fast-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? It's complicated

3.0

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

adventurous tense fast-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? It's complicated

2.0

It went from 4 stars to 2 stars instantly from the last few chapters of the book because NO TF SHE DID NOT DO THAT. I hated the fact that the author gave no explanation for her actions because I certainly do not support it, like why? However the scenery description of Italy was wonderful and detailed that I could fully imagine myself being in the country relaxing. This book was almost as similar to the author previous book “In five years” and I’m pretty upset with it because she did not do the MC well.. 

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
Did not finish book.

Horrifying 

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

Genius plot with smooth transition of words. Quick and enjoyable read, full of plot twist towards every end and new chapter. My new favourite thriller author ☝️