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My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I'm only giving this 3 stars because its Tananarive Due.
This Cursed House by Del Sandeen
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.25
My god. Cursed House AND FAMILY indeed. There were parts where I were thoroughly disgusted and thoroughly intrigued. This was a book of family dynamics, family secrets, mystery, and history. It was not what I expected but still enjoyable.
The Conductors by Nicole Glover
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.25
Chasing Summer by D. Rose
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I really enjoyed this. This was light. Most definitely great for the summer and early fall. Very nice and fluffy romance.
Sweet Heat & Tequila Shots by Shanel
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Shanel has not let me down. I truly enjoyed how everyone was grown. Community. Kids were taken care of. Great co-parenting and relationship building. And also, good sex. 😉 I think what made this only 4.25 for me is the ending felt a little rushed or not all the way put together. I wanted more detail about Sammie and her situation. I'm already expecting a book about Paige & Fondo 😂
Smoke Kings by Jahmal Mayfield
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I didn't like any of the characters and the ending pissed me off. Went from a 4 star to a 3 star quickly... now to a 2.
Nita Hawes' Nightmare Blog, Vol. 1: The Fire Next Time by Rodney Barnes
dark
emotional
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
3.5
The pacing really turned me off by the end. Great beginning and meh ending. Still worth the read. Also, who doesn't love demons and Anansi (still trying to figure out why Anansi).