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I Paint the Sky by Laura Kemp
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Thank you to Good Reads and Lost Meridian Press for the opportunity to read this book.
This was great story, with a truly evil villain. Emily finds herself pregnant and fleeing from an abusive husband. The story takes place in the time of covered wagons, and wars is still waged between US soldiers and Native Americans. This is the tale of what unfolds, and there is some romance along the way. I have never wanted romance more for anyone like I have wanted romance for Emily in this story. I take of loss, heartbreak, love and finding new friends. This was a great historical read.
This was great story, with a truly evil villain. Emily finds herself pregnant and fleeing from an abusive husband. The story takes place in the time of covered wagons, and wars is still waged between US soldiers and Native Americans. This is the tale of what unfolds, and there is some romance along the way. I have never wanted romance more for anyone like I have wanted romance for Emily in this story. I take of loss, heartbreak, love and finding new friends. This was a great historical read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide
Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death
Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous by Gillian Anderson
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
dark
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Give Her Credit: The Untold Account of a Women's Bank That Empowered a Generation by Grace L. Williams
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
Not into.
Grimm Curiosities by Sharon Lynn Fisher
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was a wonderful magical read! Loved the journey the characters took me on, the haunted shop, and forbidden romance.
A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Thank you to Random House Publishing Group | Ballantine, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
The main characters in this book, Fox and Haze, meet under odd circumstances and find they both serials killers with all the best intentions. They fall deep in love, and have a baby named Bibi. Now they struggle giving up the old life, or has it been given up?
This book has interesting twist and turns, coupled with related real world experiences. The one I find most relatable is Haze’s experience with mom life and feeling mom guilt. The story really dives into what it feels like to become a parent, and lose the loss of autonomy you might of once felt. Also, how hard it can be to find a friend as adult. All of this while the Fox and Haze struggle with their need to fill the blood lust they had that fueled the chemistry in their marriage. I couldn’t predict the end, but it was well written and enjoyable. This was a wonderful read, and I would recommend this book to others.
The main characters in this book, Fox and Haze, meet under odd circumstances and find they both serials killers with all the best intentions. They fall deep in love, and have a baby named Bibi. Now they struggle giving up the old life, or has it been given up?
This book has interesting twist and turns, coupled with related real world experiences. The one I find most relatable is Haze’s experience with mom life and feeling mom guilt. The story really dives into what it feels like to become a parent, and lose the loss of autonomy you might of once felt. Also, how hard it can be to find a friend as adult. All of this while the Fox and Haze struggle with their need to fill the blood lust they had that fueled the chemistry in their marriage. I couldn’t predict the end, but it was well written and enjoyable. This was a wonderful read, and I would recommend this book to others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Car accident, and Murder
Burn the Negative by Josh Winning
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5