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312 reviews

The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison

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inspiring reflective sad slow-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

This is a beautiful story. I felt sad but in the best way.
The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne by Kate Winkler Dawson

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.0

This was an interesting take of the 1832 death of Sarah Maria Cornell who inspired true crime and fiction books of the time.
All the Lies by Nicola Sanders

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

The characters are flat and the dialog is unbelievable. The plot is a bit predictable as well.
The House of My Mother by Shari Franke

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fast-paced
A very informative inside look into Ruby Franke and the abuse she gave all her children. 
The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean

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dark mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

It was an interesting read and the surprises kept coming.
The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne

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

4.75

There were many twists in this book. It size masks it's readability. A little slow at times in the beginning but overall enjoyable.
The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson (Novelist)

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • 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

A Witch in Time by Constance Sayers

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5.0

By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

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5.0

Look In the Mirror by Catherine Steadman

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

3.0

It was an okay book. Not much substance and a little unbelievable in parts especially the ending.