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High Society by Daniel Kalla

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dark 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

3.0

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline

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

4.0

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

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adventurous challenging emotional funny 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

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware

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adventurous tense slow-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

Anna O by Matthew Blake

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dark mysterious tense 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

3.0

A Lovely Lie by Jaime Lynn Hendricks

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense 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

4 stars...I really enjoyed this book. The characters draw you to the story and make you want to figure out what the truth is. 
This book follows Zoey, the daughter of Pepper. Pepper was best friends with Scarlett in high school and dating Vince. Now, we follow Zoey, as she tries to uncover what happened that night in high school with Pepper, Scarlett, Vince, Vince's best friend Chris, Chris's girlfriend Chloe, and their classmate Julian. 
This story takes you on a ride with many twists and turns to uncover the full truth and finally settle this Lovely Lie.
Happy Place by Emily Henry

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4.5

The Second Mrs. Strom by Kaira Rouda

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mysterious tense fast-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

Like It Never Was by Faith Gardner

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

4.0

4 stars
 Get ready to question reality and everything you know in this fast paced, mind bending, psychological thriller. 
 This book follows Jolene, a woman with a sordid past that just may come back to haunt her as she moves to a new town to try to get her life together. 
 This book will have you second guessing what you read, wondering if the main character really is "crazy" or if someone really is messing with her, and what happens when guilt takes over. 
 This is my first book by this author, and I thoroughly enjoyed the read. Some of the sentence structure and writing threw me off a little. however,  I was able to overlook that. Thank you to Netgalley,  Mirror House Press, and the author for the eARC of this book!