This book was good. Like cancel your Saturday night plans, pour a big glass of red wine and dig in type of good.
The Stranger Inside by Lisa Unger, 4 Stars
The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal, 3 Stars
This story definitely feels a bit dark, gothic, and the tone harkens to Dicken's books or Madame Bovary
After the End by Clare Mackintosh, 5 Stars
After the End. It has ALL the feels. Perfect for any masochist looking for a good summer read.
Man of the Year by Caroline Lewis Walker, 3.5 Stars
Walker really gets inside the head of Dr. Hart, showcasing both his narcissim and deep insecurities all the same time.
Me for You by Lolly Winston, 3.5 Stars
Grief is hard to live with, but it's also a huge part of living.
The Woman Inside by E.G. Scott, 3.5 Stars
This one got great reviews, Entertainment Weekly ran an incredible review, and this one is even slated to become a TV series with the same production company that made Sharp Objects, my latest obsession.
You Don’t Own Me by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke, 4 Stars
Reading a Mary Higgins Clark book is like slipping into an old, worn sweater.
Watching You by Lisa Jewell, 4 Stars
Watching You is a quick read, mostly because you won't be able to stop turning the pages furiously, with lots of satisfying twists and turns.
Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda 4 stars
Today I'm reviewing Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda. I was intrigued by the description of the book. Of course, when something is supposed to be the "best day ever", it's clear from the beginning it won't be. It'll probably be the worst day ever for someone. This book is definitely dark. And it's one... Continue Reading →
The Breakdown by B.A. Paris
I already had this galley on my Kindle, ready to go, when I attended a Mary Kubica book event at my local library. She recommended The Breakdown as a great title for her fans, so of course I had to run home and immediately begin reading it. I was fighting to keep my eyes open,... Continue Reading →
Every Last Lie
I'm kind of excited for my very first blog to be a review on Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica. Let me explain. This is her 4th book, and every single one has been amazing! She is also a local author and although I have never met her, I can claim that some of my... Continue Reading →
The Whisper Network by Chandler Baker, 3.5 Stars
Chandler has nailed the atmosphere of many offices these days.
Someone We Know by Shari Lapena, 4 Stars
Being a bad person does not make you a murderer, does it?
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware, 4 Stars
When Rowan Caine takes a job nannying at an old, but modernly renovated home, she walks into it with her eyes wide open.
Mother Knows Best by Kira Peikoff, 4 Stars
I would recommend this read to fans of John Saul (for me it was a bit reminiscent of Creature) or Karen Thompson Walker's The Dreamers: A Novel, which is also a gentle blend of science and fiction.
The Sisters of Summit Avenue by Lynn Cullen, 3.5 Stars
Anyone who grew up with a sister will identify with the sometimes complicated relationship that June and Ruth share.
The Arrangement by Robyn Harding, 3 1/2 Stars
The Arrangement is a great fast-paced read in the style of Fatal Attraction meets Pretty Woman.
**Official Blog Tour**The Escape Room by Megan Goldin, 4 Stars
You must check this one out, it's fabulous and Megan Goldin has skyrocketed to the top of my author's to watch list.
The Perfect Wife by JP Delaney, 3.5 Stars
How human can we make robots? When have we gone too far?
