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227 reviews

Surrender by Kimberly Brown

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

4.0

The Women by Kristin Hannah

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-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

4.0

Mad Love by Wendy Walker

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The Air He Breathes by Brittainy C. Cherry

dark emotional funny inspiring sad tense medium-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

4.0

The Bones at Point No Point by D.D. Black

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

Calling all Criminal Minds fans and anyone in need of an exceptional palate cleanser! This book is a must-read for you.

Big City “Cowboy” moves to a small town in the USA to start over after a life-altering event. Then one day, a situation circles back and begins to bite him in the ass. There’s no way the universe would play such a horrible joke on him. Follow former NYC homicide detective Thomas Austin and other law enforcement as they unravel their town's newest mystery. 

Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
Did not finish book. Stopped at 63%.

So, I'm about 63% through this audiobook and I've hit a point where I really don't care about finding out who the killer is. The story has gotten way too long and repetitive, and the plot just isn't gripping or original. It's the same old story of a kid disappearing and a creepy house with some supernatural stuff thrown in.

This is my first time reading a book by Riley Sager, and honestly, I don't know if I'll be picking up another one. This one just didn't do it for me.

Do What Godmother Says by L.S. Stratton

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

When Estelle “Essie” Johnson heard, “Please call me Godmother. All my artists do,” little did she know that it would change her life forever.

Moving from her rural hometown in South Carolina to the bustling city of New York, all Estelle wanted to do was paint. Little did she know that she would fall into a web of deceit that would leave her running for her life. 

I’m all about mystery and suspense. Add in some Black Southern culture, and I’m be hooked. This book has dual timelines, which some readers don’t prefer, but it was necessary for this particular story. I finished this book in a day and a half and then passed it on to my daughter. It was that good. I look forward to reading more of @shellystrattonbooks work. Thank you to @cocoachapters for this gifted copy. 

Product Of The Street: Union City by E. Bowser

emotional funny medium-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? N/A

3.0

Falling by T.J. Newman

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Rhythm's Blues by Kimberly Brown

emotional inspiring lighthearted sad 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? N/A

4.0