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25 reviews

Fifty-Fifty by Steve Cavanagh

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The ultimate definition if suspenseful!
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Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis

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

5.0

Absolutely phenomenal! Emotionally wrecked me and I loved every second. Lol
In the Shadow of the Fall by Tobi Ogundiran

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adventurous 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? No

4.5

Lore of the Tides by Analeigh Sbrana

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

The Lost Queen by Aimee Phan

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adventurous inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

Bones at the Crossroads by LaDarrion Williams

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challenging dark emotional informative inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

Another phenomenal story by Ladarrion! This was a thrilling story weaved with passion, rage, healing, and culture. I enjoyed how he emphasized the importance of Black men's mental health and the struggles of Black men that don't fit the social and sexual identity norms. There was a new twist at every turn and, BTW, the playlist is FYE! I also thoroughly enjoyed the realistic romantic plot and loved how Malik didn't just rush into something new. Im not sure if there is another book coming but i'm absolutely looking forward to it!

*received an e-arc from Netgalley
Whispers of the Lake by Shanora Williams

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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The Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton

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

5.0

Very captivating story. Great plot and interesting Twists. 
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The Civilization by K.M. McKenzie

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This pulled me out of a reading slump. 
The Relationship Mechanic by Karmen Lee

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emotional hopeful 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? Yes

3.5

Cute story that dived into facing your fear of commitment and actually accepting love.