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Moonstone by Laura Purcell

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

3.75

Not a bad read at all! Very predictable and slow at the start but I enjoyed it. I felt there were parts to this book that were over-scribed but still a decent short story.
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The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore

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lighthearted relaxing slow-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

Part of Your World by Liz Braswell

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challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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The Suitcase Kid by Jacqueline Wilson

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

Growing up with these books was an escape from reality. It’s so good to reminisce back from childhood and enjoy books that you enjoyed preteen. Books based on real life situations that turn them from negative to positive. Jaqueline Wilson has always been a truly gifted author and I aim to reread all her books that I loved before.
The Coworker by Freida McFadden

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

The Inmate by Freida McFadden

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

4.0

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One By One by Freida McFadden

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

4.0

A good read but I found it predictable. Normally Friedas books have so many spins but I worked out the ending halfway through. A good read and still enjoyable 
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Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book! Not only is the plot interesting but there are twists I didn’t see coming. Looking forward to the second part. If you’re interested in reading magic, witches and suspense. You are going to love this! Best book of the year imo. The characters bring this story alive, you get a good feel about their personalities etc
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The Teacher by Freida McFadden

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dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

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The Four by Ellie Keel

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dark emotional mysterious sad 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? N/A

4.5

I enjoyed this book very much. It’s been widely praised on TikTok and I can see why. A fantastic read and hard to put down. 

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