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Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Abandonment
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Police brutality, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Classism
The Trees by Percival Everett
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Suicide, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Darlings of the Asylum by Noel O'Reilly
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-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
The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste
dark
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and War
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.0
I had to think about think one quite a bit and I've settled on 3 stars.
The story is centered around Chloe, a phycologist and the daughter of a convicted serial killer. Just when Chloe thinks her life is finally starting to settle, 20 years after her father's murders, a copy cat strikes.
One thing I liked about this book is that you see the damage that is caused to the family of murders. The impact it has had on them throughout their lives and how they are still living with those emotional scars.
I did think the story was slightly predictable though, it difficult for authors of thrillers because readers have learnt to not trust everything you read. I don't judge books too much about their like of surprise because of this. However, a lot of red herrings are thrown at you which started to make it obvious, to me, that they were distractions.
I felt the story lost it's way slightly, too descriptive in some parts, and a slight diversion from the story, which again was a sign as to where this was heading.
The characters weren't likeable, Chloe irritated me. I get she is traumatised, and she has to make mistakes for the purpose of the plot, but too many of her decisions where poor. Her addictions and behavior were almost excused, but I struggled to get on board with that.
Still it's an easy read, could have been a tad shorter and stayed focused on the plot more. But not a bad book.
The story is centered around Chloe, a phycologist and the daughter of a convicted serial killer. Just when Chloe thinks her life is finally starting to settle, 20 years after her father's murders, a copy cat strikes.
One thing I liked about this book is that you see the damage that is caused to the family of murders. The impact it has had on them throughout their lives and how they are still living with those emotional scars.
I did think the story was slightly predictable though, it difficult for authors of thrillers because readers have learnt to not trust everything you read. I don't judge books too much about their like of surprise because of this. However, a lot of red herrings are thrown at you which started to make it obvious, to me, that they were distractions.
I felt the story lost it's way slightly, too descriptive in some parts, and a slight diversion from the story, which again was a sign as to where this was heading.
The characters weren't likeable, Chloe irritated me. I get she is traumatised, and she has to make mistakes for the purpose of the plot, but too many of her decisions where poor. Her addictions and behavior were almost excused, but I struggled to get on board with that.
Still it's an easy read, could have been a tad shorter and stayed focused on the plot more. But not a bad book.