shannonreadss's reviews
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'Tis the Damn Season by Kimi Freeman
hopeful
sad
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
This was a very enjoyable and cute holiday read. I really flew through it. The ending could’ve been a bit more elaborate, at least in my opinion. I would’ve liked to see a bit more of the thing with Sierra and maybe Cane too, as it was a big part of the story.
Het Chalet by Suzanne Vermeer
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Het was een best oké verhaal om naar te luisteren, maar de personages waren irritant en het verhaal was redelijk saai.
Nog lange niet by M.J. Arlidge
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Het was een verhaal dat goed in elkaar zat en ik had de twist eigenlijk niet zien aankomen. Hoewel mijn rating niet per se hoog is heb ik wel van dit boek genoten, ik ben tegenwoordig niet meer zo snel onder de indruk van thrillers. Ik ben wel heel nieuwsgierig naar hoe het verder zal lopen met Joseph.
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
The slow burn was burning and I ate it up. I would've loved to have seen them actually together for a bit more though.
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The start was very slow and it took me quite some time to really get into this book. It was worth it though, it ended up to be a very compelling story that touched upon some very important topics that are still relevant in this day and age.
Fabulous Feast by Alex Milway
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This one was very cute and heartwarming. The underlying messages were also great!
Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert
hopeful
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
4.0
This was such a heartwarming story.
Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
I really liked the plot and the whole idea of window dressing. I didn't really care about the romance and smut though.
Down to the Woods by M.J. Arlidge
dark
hopeful
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
3.0
Definitely another quick and gripping read. The short chapters made me fly through the book. The mystery itself was okay, I wasn’t too invested but I did enjoy my time reading it.
The Legacies by Jessica Goodman
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Definitely an intriguing and enjoyable read that made me want to keep reading. However, some parts were kind of slow and low-key boring.