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On the Surface by Rachel McGuire

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4.0

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel McGuire and Crooked Lane Books for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

This was a short read told in a few different perspectives and I enjoyed the idea of the cruisers and all of this happening out in the open water!
Funny Story by Emily Henry

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5.0

So amazing. Loved the characters, loved the spice and loved the storyline. She writes the most amazing stories that I just want to binge and hug to me forever!
Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson

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3.75

I’m not sure what it is about this authors writing, but it takes me so long to get into. Then I’m fine and I’m interested, but it a bit annoying that it takes about 100 pages to start enjoying it. I think maybe it’s the perspective it’s told from
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

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3.25

Quick read, very short and strange. I still don’t know how to feel honestly. It’s bizarre and not as difficult to read as I had anticipated. 
A Familiar Stranger by A.R. Torre

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3.75

Thank you to NetGalley, A.R. Torre and Thomas & Mercer for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

This has to be one of my favourite books from this author! It’s fast paced, full of twists and action that had my jaw dropping. Definitely one to pick up! I love the multiple perspectives and the hateful criminals!
If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay

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Thank you to NetGalley, Alex Finlay and St Martin’s Press for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

This was another amazing story from Finlay; it was action packed with twists that you don’t see coming. This was a cleverly written story with all the storylines connecting perfectly find. I loved it overall and I would 100% recommend!
She Left by Stacie Grey

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adventurous dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley, Stacie Grey and Poisoned Pen Press for the free ebook in change for an honest review. 

I really enjoyed this novel! The writing is stellar and I was kept interested from page one right up to the ending. I’m a sucker for a novel with people stuck altogether to figure it out. This was action packed and I thoroughly enjoyed the twists!
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-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

4.75

Thank you to NetGalley, Amy Tintera and Celadon Books for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

So so good. I was really concerned that I wouldn’t enjoy this because it was so hyped up in bookstagram. But the writing is amazing and the storyline is perfectly done.
Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea

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

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley, Charlie Donlea and Kensington Books for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

Once again Donlea grabs me right from the first chapter and holds onto me until the very ending. This was so unique and the storyline was masterfully written. Loved how twisted and action picked the ending was!
The Eleven by Kyle Rutkin

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

3.0

Thank you to NetGalley, Kyle Rutkin and Great Path LLC for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

This isn’t even close to what I expect from this author. The last two novels I read were fast paced, twisted and a bit gory. I liked that about them though so this felt a bit slow and anticlimactic.