thesapphiccelticbookworm's Reviews (2.04k)

challenging dark emotional slow-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

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emotional funny slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thank you to Head of Zeus and Netgalley for a copy of this book.

Thirty year old Molly Black has disappeared. She's been flighty since she was orphaned at 19.

Uncle John, determined to find he, calls a family meeting.

in this debut novel, we're slowly introduced to her various family members and her best friend, B is this non-linear narrative. This story isn't about really Molly, but about her whole family and the whole left by her parents.

While this was a very enjoyable and entertaining read; the large amount of characters and plots did leave to some of the plots feeling rushed and unfinished.

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informative reflective slow-paced

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challenging dark slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Anthills of the Savannah

Chinua Achebe

DID NOT FINISH: 5%

boring
challenging dark emotional slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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adventurous funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Thank you to Netgalley and Inkubator Books for a copy of this book.

Karen O'Hara is a mum-blogger and influencer, her husband Paddy is always busy at work and has to travel a lot.

Karen's world is turned upside down when their 8 year old daughter,  Scarlett goes missing from their rural Irish home. Scarlett is profoundly deaf and the batteries of her cochlear implants are running low, making time even more crucial.

Secrets come out and the cracks in Karen and Paddy's marriage deepen.

This is a really solid, gripping thriller, especially for a first novel. Many thrillers can feel like they all have the same plot, but this one is really different. Looking forward to more from the author.

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mysterious relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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