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This was the first full audiobook I listened to and it definitely made for an interesting first experience. Truth be told, I mainly picked it out because Pedro Pascal was the narrator BUT I also thoroughly enjoyed Gout’s Piñata (which seems like a more respectable reason to pick this out).

The concept was super interesting, if hard to follow sometimes. Had I read it as a physical book, I may have felt differently. Nevertheless, it was an interesting read, definitely spooky at times, and I’m putting it out to the universe that Pedro narrates more horror soon. Please and thank you.

A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

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adventurous 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

4.0

Mister Lullaby by J.H. Markert

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dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
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

I was stoked to see another book by Markert, an author who left such an impression on me last year with The Nightmare Man. A lot of the same elements that I loved before are ever present in Mister Lullaby - it shines in world development, character relationships, and creep-factor. It took me a while to get into the groove of the story, I think due largely to the multiple POVs and time jumps, but once I hit the last third of the book, it was a breeze. The small town setting of Harrod’s Reach made it easy to care about the fate of the characters and the old train tunnel loomed large, almost standing on its own as a character. Overall, though, I struggled with staying consistently interested throughout. It’s a good read for this time of year if you like seeing how multiple storylines all come together, aren’t afraid of a little violence, and like seeing the layers of seemingly straightforward characters peel away to uncover something more interesting (and sometimes, something far more sinister).

Thank you, @netgalley , for the ARC!

Pride of a Nation: A Celebration of the US Women's National Soccer Team by Rob Fleder, Gwendolyn Oxenham, Julie Foudy, David Hirshey, Roger Director

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emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

The Nice House on the Lake Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV

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dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Educated by Tara Westover

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emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

4.5

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breadsalot's reviews
657 reviews