bookswithlydscl's Reviews (639)

Murder Midst The Diamonds

Ann Sutton

3.75

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

3.75* always a fun read, felt a little convoluted at times but overall, as always I enjoyed it

Find Your Kindred Spirits

Lize Meddings

4.75

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Love this series and this is a wonderful addition

My Heart Is a Chainsaw

Stephen Graham Jones

5.0

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Our Wives Under The Sea

Julia Armfield

3.5

Among the Living

Tim Lebbon

DID NOT FINISH: 34%

Jus wasn't clicking for me

The Chimes

Charles Dickens

3.25

challenging emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Not as charming as A Christmas Carol but I enjoyed it well enough

An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good

Helene Tursten

4.5

adventurous challenging dark funny lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Really enjoyed this darkly humourous little collection of short stories

Dastardly Deeds at St Bride's (A Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery, #1)

Debbie Young

3.75

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious reflective tense fast-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: Complicated

3.75* enjoyed this one, overall a solid opener to the series and look forward to reading more

Death in Westminster

Emily Organ

4.25

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense 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: No

4.25* - I really enjoy this series and like the dynamic of mrs peel and detective fisher. Another good mystery and looking forward to the next book.

The Birthday Girl

Sarah Ward

3.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

3.5* - solid and enjoyable isolated setting thriller, will definitely continue the series.

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