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Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I felt like there was too much internal dialogue that wasn't necessary.
A quick read about a women who podcast guest claims to be her mother's killer despite her believing she killed her mother killer years ago.
I would recommend. It was a fun read.
A quick read about a women who podcast guest claims to be her mother's killer despite her believing she killed her mother killer years ago.
I would recommend. It was a fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity and Torture
The Butcher by Jennifer Hillier
dark
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
I've never read a book where every single characters irritated me to no end.
I enjoyed the plot and the ending. I hated the writing and decision.
Quick read
I hated how Sam glossed over being raped.
I enjoyed the plot and the ending. I hated the writing and decision.
Quick read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Child abuse and Incest
The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Wasn't truly entertained until the last page. Not sure if ill continue the series.
How will she explain that she let both of her parents die
Your Perfect Match: A Novel by Z.L. Arkadie
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The MFC has an obession over her husband despite his overt behavior showing his lack of respect and love. I did like the background story of the wife detailing the reasons for her actions.
This novel reminds me of John Marrs "the one." It seems to be set in a similar world with the same premise. Without the concept of having "a perfect match" this story tells of a wife fighting to get her husband back. The husband is trash. Wouldve liked a chapter on the husbands reasoning for his actions. You get POVs from both husband and wife.
I was going to rate 4/5 but the ending was rushed. An epilogue would've been nice.
Thank you netgallery for the ARC.
This novel reminds me of John Marrs "the one." It seems to be set in a similar world with the same premise. Without the concept of having "a perfect match" this story tells of a wife fighting to get her husband back. The husband is trash. Wouldve liked a chapter on the husbands reasoning for his actions. You get POVs from both husband and wife.
I was going to rate 4/5 but the ending was rushed. An epilogue would've been nice.
Thank you netgallery for the ARC.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity and Stalking
Grim by Davide Cannella
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
A teenager makes a deal with Death (grim reaper) to save a loved one. Like all supernatural bargains there is a catch.
Overall,an okay read. Very straight forward. An unique protraying of Death.
Thank you netgallery for the ARC.
Overall,an okay read. Very straight forward. An unique protraying of Death.
Thank you netgallery for the ARC.
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book tells of a mother who has not gotten over the death of her teenage daughter and after 10 years she meets a child who looks just like her missing daughter. There are multiple POVs. I wish each chapter started with the name of the character that was speaking. I'm not a huge fan of romance novels and this book spent a lot of time developing a relationship. The ending felt rush and predictable. It was entertaining read and I finished in one sitting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Stalking
Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I guess I'm not a fan of general ficton. Very boring. Some fat shaming.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia
Three Little Lies: An unbelievably gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller with a heart-stopping twist by Danielle Stewart, Danielle Stewart
The synopisis is misleading.
A story about a wife and husband with two different secrets that would possibly destroy their family and marriage. The wife decide to house a foreign exchange student and the drama starts. A fast pace read that edges on implausibility.
The connection the author tried to make with the wife secret and how it impacted her actions was flawed.
The daughter/mother relationship was insufferable. The son didnt add anything to the storyline and he was forgotten towards the end of book.
Thank you netgallery or the ARC.
dark
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? It's complicated
3.5
The synopisis is misleading.
A story about a wife and husband with two different secrets that would possibly destroy their family and marriage. The wife decide to house a foreign exchange student and the drama starts. A fast pace read that edges on implausibility.
The connection the author tried to make with the wife secret and how it impacted her actions was flawed.
The daughter/mother relationship was insufferable. The son didnt add anything to the storyline and he was forgotten towards the end of book.
Thank you netgallery or the ARC.
It's One of Us by J.T. Ellison
challenging
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.0
Unreliable narrators, weird love triangle, infertility, sperm donations, lack of communication and secrets.
Fast paced read that i finished in one day.
why would you leave a letter that could put you in jail in a place that was so easily accessible? I wouldve loved an explanation of how she was able to get pregnant with one of the brothers and not the other? What was up with Peyton's obession with Liv? Like why you care about a fellow murderer and risk getting caught to confront her?
Fast paced read that i finished in one day.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Miscarriage
Minor: Confinement
A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Nothing interesting happened.
A married couple who also are serial killers. They argree to stop killing to raise their child.
There is some miscommunication, mistrust, and some background on the couple. The ending seemed unrealistic. What happen to the dog?
I enjoyed an audiobook when different people are voicing different characters.
A married couple who also are serial killers. They argree to stop killing to raise their child.
There is some miscommunication, mistrust, and some background on the couple. The ending seemed unrealistic. What happen to the dog?
I enjoyed an audiobook when different people are voicing different characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Confinement and Kidnapping