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142 reviews

The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden

challenging 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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Not my favourite from the series but still enjoyable! I really like how Freida McFadden can write characters who are so uniquely odd. The vibes of this book don’t quite match the other two, but the book itself even says that third instalments are never as good so kudos for the self awareness. Not 100% sure why Millie’s blood pressure was brought up so often though.

The Push by Ashley Audrain

challenging dark sad slow-paced

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

4.5

I didn’t think I’d like the narrative style of this book but once I moved past it I ended up thoroughly enjoying every word of it. It’s very raw and dark and I love Blythe as an unreliable narrator. 

The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I love books like these because I’m too stupid to see what’s coming. I will never be a “the ending was too predictable” type bitch. I am shocked every time and it’s a fantastic way to live. 

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

i’m a slut for a trashy thriller 

The Perfect Girlfriend: The Compulsive Psychological Thriller by Karen Hamilton
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.

It ended up getting rather repetitive and didn’t interest me as much as I thought it would, which is a shame! Maybe i’ll come back to it another day, but for now I won’t be continuing 

The Sad Ghost Club 3 by Lize Meddings

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The Sad Ghost Club 2 by Lize Meddings

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

definitely enjoyed this more than the first one. once again it’s a very cute story 

The Sad Ghost Club by Lize Meddings

hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

the art style is really lovely and the premise is very important. it felt a little bit surface level but maybe that’s because it’s just the first volume.

The Good Lie by A.R. Torre

challenging dark tense slow-paced

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

3.25

the pacing was very slow to start off with (but picked up nicely about halfway through), and the portrayal of mental health was very questionable. but i enjoyed the ending a lot and felt like the plot wrapped up in a really satisfying way. 

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

a very cute read!!! it didn’t stick with me like one last stop did, but i still enjoyed it a lot. 17 year old me would’ve ADORED this book