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728 reviews
Top Secret by Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Home Ice Advantage by Ari Baran
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The Intern by Michele Campbell
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Just finished The Intern by Michele Campbell. (BOTM’s version)
It’s a fast-paced, entertaining thriller. It’s worth the read.
It’s a fast-paced, entertaining thriller. It’s worth the read.
The Villain Edit by Laurie Devore
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The story of Jac’s first 2 novels parallel TVE, even down to TVE being misidentified as a romance, as was Jac’s 1st book. If you’re looking for a romance, this isn’t it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
The Colony: Faith and Blood in a Promised Land by Sally Denton
informative
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Colonisation, and War
Shutter by Ramona Emerson
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
An Officer and a Gentleman's Daughter by Douglas Day Stewart
slow-paced
1.0
As a fan of the film of the 1982 movie “An Officer and a Gentleman,” I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to read this novel, but I wish had. The book reads like bad fan fiction. The characters are flat, and there is nothing original about the story. And, the relationship between Mayo and his daughter isn’t just awkward, it’s creepy. #AnOfficerandaGentlemansDaughter #NetGalley
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and War
Clete by James Lee Burke
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“Clete,” the 24th installment in the Dave Robicheaux series, written by James Lee Burke, offers a gripping departure by shifting the narrative focus to Clete Purcell. This southern gothic noir delves deep into Clete’s psyche, revealing the profound impact of PTSD from his Vietnam War experiences. As Clete finds himself accident at the forefront of a mission to halt the spread of Leprechaun, which might be a highly contagious virus, his mental health struggles cast doubt on the reality of events, blending the lines between his turbulent mind and external chaos. Regardless of what events are real, Clete saves the day. Although, I wonder whether the events in the story take place only in Clete’s mind while he’s drying out after years of alcohol abuse. Or, maybe it’s all real.