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The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? N/A
5.0
I have such an emotional attachment to Molly the maid’s character. I love her quirkiness and her relationship with her grandmother. It reminds me so much of my own relationship with my grandma. I got a little choked up at the end of this! I can’t wait to see what else is in store for these wonderful characters.
A quick holiday novella that puts you in the Christmas spirit and reminds us that our loved ones who are no longer with us are just a thought and prayer away.
A quick holiday novella that puts you in the Christmas spirit and reminds us that our loved ones who are no longer with us are just a thought and prayer away.
The Nightmare Under the Mistletoe: A Christmas Thriller Novelette by Nadija Mujagic, Nadija Mujagic
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
2.0
People are so whacky lol this was a short holiday story about a Christmas work party gone wrong. This is why you won’t catch me wanting to go and meet a ton of new people!
Faithless by Karin Slaughter
dark
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
This was my least favorite so far in the Grant County series. I feel like nothing was really even happening the entire time?? The last 25% was interesting though where they tied it all up and explained some things for the main characters we all know and love in this series.
I’m sad that there’s only one book left in this series but grateful I still have a whole other series by my favorite author Karin Slaughter to read!
I’m sad that there’s only one book left in this series but grateful I still have a whole other series by my favorite author Karin Slaughter to read!
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Finney Boylan
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
This was a deeper read than I had anticipated with a lot of twists and turns. The plot twist in the middle came as a complete shock to me. A lot of the topics throughout were heavy topics but I found the characters so interesting that I really wanted to learn more about them and view the world through their eyes and experiences.
I recommend going into this one blind like I did. Without any spoilers I will say it took a turn I did not see coming and I can usually see a plot twist a mile away.
I recommend going into this one blind like I did. Without any spoilers I will say it took a turn I did not see coming and I can usually see a plot twist a mile away.
Tempting Mr. Scrooge by Logan Chance
funny
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? It's complicated
3.0
this was cute and funny for the holiday season!
Dearest by Jacquie Walters
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
I really enjoyed this one! Even more than I had anticipated. It was super fast paced and kept me interested and guessing until the end. I’m not a huge paranormal elements fan but this was done really well. The entire time I was reading I kept thinking how this would make a great horror movie and then I read the author’s acknowledgements and realized she’s a screenwriter!
This book follows a first time mom Flora navigate her new life in motherhood. Mother knows best so who does Flora call when she realizes she needs help getting the hang of being a mother …her mother Jodi. Told with a gripping mystery and a dash of horror suspense you won’t be able to put this one down.
Women have to endure so much during and after pregnancy that I really liked that the author put it all out there.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Mulholland Books for the gifted copy of Dearest. I definitely recommend this one unless you are pregnant or a new mom…maybe steer clear of it then…
This book follows a first time mom Flora navigate her new life in motherhood. Mother knows best so who does Flora call when she realizes she needs help getting the hang of being a mother …her mother Jodi. Told with a gripping mystery and a dash of horror suspense you won’t be able to put this one down.
Women have to endure so much during and after pregnancy that I really liked that the author put it all out there.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Mulholland Books for the gifted copy of Dearest. I definitely recommend this one unless you are pregnant or a new mom…maybe steer clear of it then…
Everybody is A Liar by Liv Constantine
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was so good! I listened in one sitting. Liv Constantine tells a twisty story so well it keeps you engrossed and guessing until the end. I figured out half of the mystery but the ending really took me by surprise! This is definitely worth the listen if you love a good twisty domestic thriller with a side of revenge.
Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Well I’ve been gotten myself into some situations while cooking and decorating too and no hot fireman ever came and saved me !?! lol this was short and spicy and cute for the holidays
A Christmas Witch by Jennifer Munswami, Joynell Schultz, Harper Ash
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
2.0
I’m a sucker for a second chance romance. This was cute and witchy for the holidays. Quick read on kindle unlimited to help with your yearly reading goals.
This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
After the unexpected passing of her father a young college student is trying to distract herself and learn the ebbs and flows of grief. While dealing with her sudden life change she begins playing an amateur sleuth online and ends up teaming up with some other true crime amateur sleuths who feel just as lost as she does in her new world. The group decides to meet up in real life and team up together to solve a crime when college students in Idaho keep getting murdered. These true crime buffs put their heads together and track down what the police and FBI seem to constantly be missing.
This book was fast paced and my first by this author. I am looking forward to reading more of her work. I enjoyed the true crime aspect as I find true crime interesting as well as the main character's process of grief and her outlook on life and loss. This book releases in March 2025 and I definitely recommend it being added to your TBR if you are a crime fiction and or true crime fan.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the gifted copy of Ashley Winstead's latest thriller.
This book was fast paced and my first by this author. I am looking forward to reading more of her work. I enjoyed the true crime aspect as I find true crime interesting as well as the main character's process of grief and her outlook on life and loss. This book releases in March 2025 and I definitely recommend it being added to your TBR if you are a crime fiction and or true crime fan.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the gifted copy of Ashley Winstead's latest thriller.