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1. The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda (mystery/thriller)
Tbh kinda forgettable, interesting enough that I finished it but now I can't remember anything or any character's names even lol, I think I started speed reading halfway through to be done with it faster. Don't recommend
Tbh kinda forgettable, interesting enough that I finished it but now I can't remember anything or any character's names even lol, I think I started speed reading halfway through to be done with it faster. Don't recommend
2. The Passengers by John Marrs (thriller)
This one moves so fast and has short chapters, often ending with cliffhangers or key reveals. Not the fanciest or most literary book of all time but just easy to read and fun, I recommend if you like Black Mirror/fast-paced books
This one moves so fast and has short chapters, often ending with cliffhangers or key reveals. Not the fanciest or most literary book of all time but just easy to read and fun, I recommend if you like Black Mirror/fast-paced books
3. Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (mystery)
Teenage boarding school detective story mixing present day and history, definitely feels like YA but that doesn't mean it's not fun.
Def recommend for people who enjoy YA, like academic settings for books, enjoy mystery
Teenage boarding school detective story mixing present day and history, definitely feels like YA but that doesn't mean it's not fun.
Def recommend for people who enjoy YA, like academic settings for books, enjoy mystery
4. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (mystery)
if you have ever enjoyed a mystery book or movie in your life i am begging you to read this one, it has everything you will love
and it's not very many pages either!!
100% recommend please read it omg
if you have ever enjoyed a mystery book or movie in your life i am begging you to read this one, it has everything you will love
and it's not very many pages either!!
100% recommend please read it omg
5. The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson (mystery)
Sequel to Truly Devious and similar recommendations apply!
Sequel to Truly Devious and similar recommendations apply!
6. The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton (1600s setting mystery thriller w/ hint of other stuff)
this one combined different genres and was SO FUN (warning it's a bit of a slower burn!!)
recommend if you like locked room mysteries, old timey pirate ships, and unique books
this one combined different genres and was SO FUN (warning it's a bit of a slower burn!!)
recommend if you like locked room mysteries, old timey pirate ships, and unique books
7. The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict (historical fiction)
Pretty short and a solidly entertaining read esp if you are an Agatha Christie fan. I spent an equal amount of time reading the actual book and reading stuff online to learn more about the actual history lol
Pretty short and a solidly entertaining read esp if you are an Agatha Christie fan. I spent an equal amount of time reading the actual book and reading stuff online to learn more about the actual history lol
8. The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon (fantasy)
there are lots of dragons and a huge world with different cultures and interesting religions, also it's very feminist AND there's a really great wlw romance
there are lots of dragons and a huge world with different cultures and interesting religions, also it's very feminist AND there's a really great wlw romance
9. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (fiction)
Many people love this book but it wasn't my favorite!
Many people love this book but it wasn't my favorite!
10. Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (fiction)
When I started this book I was a little hesitant about the writing style but by the end I felt so emotionally attached to the characters and love love loved it, I may reread this one
yes definitely recommend
When I started this book I was a little hesitant about the writing style but by the end I felt so emotionally attached to the characters and love love loved it, I may reread this one
yes definitely recommend
11. Home Before Dark by Riley Sager (thriller)
WARNING THE COVER GLOWS IN THE DARK! IT SCARED ME BADLY ONE NIGHT WHEN I SAW IT NEXT TO MY BED!
I don't recommend this one, there are lots and lots of better haunted house books
WARNING THE COVER GLOWS IN THE DARK! IT SCARED ME BADLY ONE NIGHT WHEN I SAW IT NEXT TO MY BED!
I don't recommend this one, there are lots and lots of better haunted house books
12. The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters (historical drama/ghost story)
On paper I should love this book but I only liked it, I love Sarah Waters' writing though
Recommend for ppl who like slow-paced period pieces & haunted house books and who can tolerate unlikeable protagonists
On paper I should love this book but I only liked it, I love Sarah Waters' writing though
Recommend for ppl who like slow-paced period pieces & haunted house books and who can tolerate unlikeable protagonists
13. Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (fiction told mainly through interviews)
the audiobook has a full cast and it's done so well. follows a fictional band from the 1970s and it made me Feel Emotions (yes I cried)
read if you like audiobooks, character-driven books
the audiobook has a full cast and it's done so well. follows a fictional band from the 1970s and it made me Feel Emotions (yes I cried)
read if you like audiobooks, character-driven books
14. Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid (fiction)
read this right after Daisy Jones and it's not as good but still fun. told in two alternating timelines and feels like a popcorny romcom
yes, recommend, it's entertaining- but read other TJR first if you haven't
read this right after Daisy Jones and it's not as good but still fun. told in two alternating timelines and feels like a popcorny romcom
yes, recommend, it's entertaining- but read other TJR first if you haven't
15. Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo (YA historical fiction)
Set in 1950s Chinatown and centers around a lesbian romance/coming of age story, recommend if that description catches your attention and if you like YA
Set in 1950s Chinatown and centers around a lesbian romance/coming of age story, recommend if that description catches your attention and if you like YA
16. Wilder Girls by Rory Power (sci-fi/horror YA)
this one has such an interesting premise (mysterious disease causes a group of girls to be quarantined on an island, feels like lord of the flies a bit) but the actual book was paced weirdly and it fell flat for me
this one has such an interesting premise (mysterious disease causes a group of girls to be quarantined on an island, feels like lord of the flies a bit) but the actual book was paced weirdly and it fell flat for me
17. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (contemporary romance)
Fun easy read about first son of US + prince of England falling for each other, reads exactly like a romcom
Yes recommend if you like romance books!
Fun easy read about first son of US + prince of England falling for each other, reads exactly like a romcom
Yes recommend if you like romance books!
18. One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid (fiction)
Currently working my way through everything this author has ever written haha. This one was pretty emotional, but overall I enjoyed reading it and recommend if you like romance/drama/fiction
Currently working my way through everything this author has ever written haha. This one was pretty emotional, but overall I enjoyed reading it and recommend if you like romance/drama/fiction
19. The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix (horror)
warning that this isn't as light and fluffy as the cover seems! It does get horror-y, but I thought the setting and characters worked well. Recommend for horror fans, but tw for some sexual violence
warning that this isn't as light and fluffy as the cover seems! It does get horror-y, but I thought the setting and characters worked well. Recommend for horror fans, but tw for some sexual violence
20. Ash by Malinda Lo (fairy tale retelling)
I was hopeful when I saw this described as a lesbian retelling of Cinderella but this one was honestly pretty boring and I probably would've DNF it if it hadn't been so short.
Bonus points bc the MC almost has the same name as me
I was hopeful when I saw this described as a lesbian retelling of Cinderella but this one was honestly pretty boring and I probably would've DNF it if it hadn't been so short.
Bonus points bc the MC almost has the same name as me
21. Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam (fiction/thriller)
Tbh the less you know about this one the better, I wish I hadn't read about it before because it was different than I expected- but I do recommend to people who like character-based, suspense, or survival stories
Tbh the less you know about this one the better, I wish I hadn't read about it before because it was different than I expected- but I do recommend to people who like character-based, suspense, or survival stories
