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I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Didn't expect the romance in this book, it was really cute. The main character is awkward, complex and morally grey but she is trying her best while also not doing the right thing over and over again. A really fun rollercoaster with also emotional and heartwarming moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Grief
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
emotional
funny
sad
slow-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
3.25
I unfortunately was not as invested in the story of Eleanor as I hoped. It was overall good and heartwarming but didn't have much impact on me.
After Dark by Minka Kent
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
3.75
First half or so is a bit slower on the thriller side. There are multiple POVs and timelines and the main character is an unreliable narrator which makes it interesting.
Ending is quite unsatisfying but I don't mind that. I just wasn't as invested in these characters as the character in her other books.
I did not like this book as much as 'gone again' and 'stillwater girls' but I still enjoyed it.
Ending is quite unsatisfying but I don't mind that. I just wasn't as invested in these characters as the character in her other books.
I did not like this book as much as 'gone again' and 'stillwater girls' but I still enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Gone Again by Minka Kent
dark
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.75
Wauw, I think Minka Kent is becoming my favourite thriller author! This is the second book I listened to from her and this is yet another banger.
There are exteremly and radically religous people in this book and those themes always scare me. The main characters have such tragic and traumatic pasts and you really feel for these characters.
Mina Kent developed interesting characters and a gripping plot with multiple povs and multiple timelines. I think it is really impressive that she could establish this with so few pages.
There are exteremly and radically religous people in this book and those themes always scare me. The main characters have such tragic and traumatic pasts and you really feel for these characters.
Mina Kent developed interesting characters and a gripping plot with multiple povs and multiple timelines. I think it is really impressive that she could establish this with so few pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Death and Murder
These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever
Did not finish book. Stopped at 71%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 71%.
It felt so slow and I was too bored to continue. The book is also longer than it should be. I think I was bored mainly because about 2/3rd of the book is more literary fiction than thriller.
Follow You Home by Mark Edwards
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Stalking
The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-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? No
4.25
Yes, this was absurd and unrealistic. But, it was so much fun in my opinion! I think, these types of books don't have to be super realistic for me to enjoy it.
I liked the writing. I liked the characters. I liked the double pov. I thought it was an amazing quick popcorn thriller with also emotional and heartwarming elements.
The audiobook narration was also fantastic!
I liked the writing. I liked the characters. I liked the double pov. I thought it was an amazing quick popcorn thriller with also emotional and heartwarming elements.
The audiobook narration was also fantastic!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Kidnapping, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Addiction and Infidelity
Maple Drizzle Murder by Rosie A. Point
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Cute, fun, silly, short, cozy murder mystery.
Gallant by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
2.0
This is more of a middle grade than a YA story. Be aware of that when starting this book.
This is a short book with some ilusstrations
I loved that the representation of someone who can't speak. But, I didn't enjoy this story that much. I was bored and read this really slow. I was debating to DNF but something kept me going. It was atmospheric, eerie and creepy, but I still should have DNFd this one.
This is a short book with some ilusstrations
I loved that the representation of someone who can't speak. But, I didn't enjoy this story that much. I was bored and read this really slow. I was debating to DNF but something kept me going. It was atmospheric, eerie and creepy, but I still should have DNFd this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment