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You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
An enjoyable mystery book full of twists all the way until the very end
Nate Plus One by Kevin van Whye
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A cute fluffy book that is very character driven.
It's a quick and easy read with the focus being the main characters and their relationship as it grows and develops.
To begin with I found the blurb kinda confusing in the way that I thought Jai was his ex, and as I was reading the book I was waiting for the book to explain why they broke up, but it was around the 3rd chapter that I realised it wasn't how I thought it was. I only mention this because reading through the reviews, it seems that I wasn't the only one who got a little confused.
The story overall was cute, but I feel like everything between the end of the wedding and the rock show was very rushed, although I do love the way the book ends.
It's a quick and easy read with the focus being the main characters and their relationship as it grows and develops.
To begin with I found the blurb kinda confusing in the way that I thought Jai was his ex, and as I was reading the book I was waiting for the book to explain why they broke up, but it was around the 3rd chapter that I realised it wasn't how I thought it was. I only mention this because reading through the reviews, it seems that I wasn't the only one who got a little confused.
The story overall was cute, but I feel like everything between the end of the wedding and the rock show was very rushed, although I do love the way the book ends.
Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright by Chris Riddell
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? It's complicated
4.0
I have a habit of starting with books in the middle of a series, but even so, I really enjoyed this book. Beautifully illustrated and great story.
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
An enjoyable YA mystery full of twists and turns.
I feel like a lot happened very quickly towards the end of the book. I did find myself pushing through the start, but it was worth it
I feel like a lot happened very quickly towards the end of the book. I did find myself pushing through the start, but it was worth it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Pepper's Rules for Secret Sleuthing by Briana McDonald
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this book
A great mystery middle-grade book, with great LGBTQ+ rep
A great mystery middle-grade book, with great LGBTQ+ rep
Jamie by L.D. Lapinski
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed this book and for a middle-grade book it's very informative without being too information heavy.
A great read for all ages
A great read for all ages
Ace & Proud: An Asexual Anthology by A.K. Andrews
informative
medium-paced
4.0
This book is definitely more about coming out as asexual and how people figured it out, rather than asexual people just kinda living. As important as coming out stories are, I feel like there's a definite need for stories of asexual people beyond coming out.
However these kind of personal stories are important to help show people that being asexual means that our lives aren't lonely or loveless.
However these kind of personal stories are important to help show people that being asexual means that our lives aren't lonely or loveless.
Afterwalkers by Tom Becker
dark
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
5.0
I've read 1 of the authors previous books and I really enjoyed that, so I decided to get this one.
I do love a good dark story with thrills, twists and turns, and that's exactly what I got.
Honestly, I don't think I could have wished for anything different
I do love a good dark story with thrills, twists and turns, and that's exactly what I got.
Honestly, I don't think I could have wished for anything different