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Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Lots of thoughts 

Really interesting concept but not like life changing. Can’t say more without giving anything away
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I loved this book so much! No notes.  I was so looking forward to reading it but was just never in the mood.  I still wasn't when I finally started listening to it, so I know it could have totally hit harder at some point, but like I still adored it.

I really think it was Christina Lauren at their best.  The chemistry and spice is perfection while staying somehow realistic.  The communication and maturity was just SO GOOD! and the humor was laugh out loud funny and relatable.  (Pop culture references were perfection!)

marriage of convenience / faking a relationship
tropical getaway
one bed
forced proximity
opposites attract
billionaire-ish but heavy on the "eat the rich" ethos
The Gift by Freida McFadden

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

wtf bruh

I mean I understand the idea she had and what she wanted to write... but it was poorly executed
The Only One Left by Riley Sager

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dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

My first complete Riley Sager, and I'm glad it was! It wasn't life changing or anything, but there were many twists and it was well thought out.

The vibes were a little bit of Verity with a lot a bit of Rebecca.  Basically it feels like a thriller named of just a woman's first name.

But it was easier (and more contemporary) than the classic Rebecca, and better written and more complicated than Verity (I'm not a fan, sue me).
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

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dark lighthearted mysterious tense fast-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

3.5

Enjoyed the twist. Dumb narrator? No thank you. 
Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

An interesting way for Anthony Horowitz to keep the storytelling fresh.  Interested to see how he already has seven more of these plotted.  He does like taking a bite of the grape ;)

I really appreciated the discussion of tropes in mystery writing and the history he provided.  ( The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino and The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo )

Like my dad, I found the ending a bit unsatisfying and for lack of a better word, dumb.

It was funny though because Dad called from a business trip in Colorado to see how far I was in Onyx Storm and said he was really into an audiobook right now but would read it next. Turns out we were listening to this at the same time by coincidence. He bought it on audible and I had it from the library! (I have the physical and audio from the library rn.)

I will say this will forever be an audiobook series for me.
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

3.5

really cute and cozy! The romance was super cheesy but kinda fun and matched well with the closed door mystery!
Iron Flame (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Honestly it made me like the book a lot more (because I hate the book and this was faster and more exciting)
Iron Flame (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny sad tense medium-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

3.0

So in Fourth Wing I thought the graphic audio diminished the quality of the material, but in Onyx Storm is made it much more palatable and exciting and enjoyable!

Violet still sucks. But she sucks a little less when her non-sensical inner monologue is abridged and consumed at 2x speed
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck

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adventurous challenging emotional reflective sad tense 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

4.75

Such a creative way to write about love, in all it's forms.  This is definitely one of those books I'll never forget and will think of often.  It did make me cry twice which is kinda rude, but I am so glad I read it!