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Where You End by Abbott Kahler

challenging dark tense medium-paced

2.5

This was... Weird. The cult aspect was interesting, then it shifted. The mirror twin aspect was pushed so hard it made it hard to focus on the individual characters. I ended up feeling this this was a bit muddled. I understood the twist it just wasn't as satisfying bc it was SO MUCH leading up to it.

Disclaimer by Renée Knight

challenging dark slow-paced

2.0

I didn't like this very much if I'm being honest. The twist wasn't much of a twist for me. I can't say much without spoilers. It took a very long time to get to the point. The big ending seemed lack luster, and not much of a thriller when it all comes together. 

Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson

challenging dark tense fast-paced

4.5

Thank you libro.fm for the advanced copy of this book. 

I genuinely wish that was longer. WOW 😲 that was WILD. I have been gasping and my jaw falling open for roughly an hour. I need more. That was so intense!

The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim

challenging dark tense medium-paced

3.5

That got me squirming in my seat and pacing. No joke... That was gross. I mean, I get it. I actually don't blame her at all. I'm kind of glad I have issues looking people in the eyes atm

Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.25

I don't read a lot of YA, but vampires 🤷‍♀️ dark academia, enemies to lovers vibes, and an MC with lots of rage and a murder problem. 

For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

This was SO messy (compliment). I love Downing's writing. This is a binge book.

The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

3.0

This was claustrophobic, had tension, and weird. It still didn't scare me. It was missing something for me. I kept waiting for it, and it didn't come. The beginning started off good, then the middle dragged. The end picked up again. That middle section just lost all the intensity for me. 

Mister Magic by Kiersten White

mysterious slow-paced

2.0

I really wanted to love this. I feel like it was missing something. It didn't have that fear for me. It wasn't scary, just random. The end was lack luster for me. I was overall a bit disappointed. It just didn't give for me.

Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

Absolutely brilliant horror. No notes. AI is terrifying and this is a perfect example. The premise alone was so good, and well written. It was impossible to sit still and read this.

Dreadful by Caitlin Rozakis

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

Well this is adorable. Our MC wakes up with no eyebrows, in a wrecked workshop, wondering who the dread Lord is... Then realizes HE is. This was a comedic fantasy that I loved. It is silly, and ridiculous, and I actually giggled 😂 Such a fun read!