Lenna is intrigued when her long-lost friend invites her to a remote community, but as she settles in, she realizes something is amiss. Her initial sense of relief turns to dread as she uncovers the community's dark secrets. Nowhere Like Home masterfully explores complex friendships and trauma, with surprising twists at every turn.
Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate, 3.5 Stars
There's a ton of small-town dysfunction and tragedy wound up in the pages of Twenty-Seven Minutes. I really wanted to know what had happened that night and I couldn't put the book down.
Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham, 4 Stars
Only if You're Lucky is a MUST READ for 2024. There's so much suspense, and mystery and the pace of the book is spot on.
Two Dead Wives by Adele Parks, 4 Stars
It's a case that has gripped a nation: A woman with a shocking secret is missing, presumed dead. And her two husbands are suspects in her murder. DCI Clements knows the dark side of human nature and that love can make people do treacherous things. You can’t presume anything when it comes to crimes of... Continue Reading →
The Guest by B.A. Paris, 5 Stars
It seems like a lot is going on, and it is! But, Paris keeps each storyline in it's own lane until it's time for them all to converge in a twisty, surprising way.
The Women by Kristin Hannah, 5 Stars
The Women is a powerful story, the best book I've read this year. I'm jealous of those who get to discover it for the first time on February 4, 2024.
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
Molly Gray, Head Maid at a prestigious hotel, faces a murder mystery when renowned author J.D. Grimthorpe dies on the hotel's premises. As suspects emerge and secrets unravel, Molly must use her past connections to solve the high-profile case and protect the hotel's reputation. "The Mystery Guest" offers a compelling blend of sequel and prequel, delving into Molly's intriguing backstory.
When I’m Dead by Hannah Morrissey, 3.5 Stars
On a bone-chilling October night, Medical Examiner Rowan Winthorp investigates the death of her daughter’s best friend. Hours later, the tragedy hits even closer to home when she makes a devastating discovery—her daughter, Chloe, is gone. But, not without a trace. A morbid mosaic of clues forces Rowan and her husband to question how deeply... Continue Reading →
Beware the Woman by Megan Abbott, 4 Stars
Beware the Woman is a fantastic read and a cautionary tale to always meet your inlays before you're married and pregnant.
For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes, 3.5 Stars
As the bodies continue to pile up, Joe seems to be starting to miss his ability to fly under the radar.
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
If you're a fan of Jane Green or Sophie Kinsella books, or any book where a female underdog surprises herself with her own potential, pick up a copy of Romantic Comedy.
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger, 4 Stars
There's deception, deceit, cheating, betrayal and pretty much everything is not as it seems. Unger has written a fantastic page turner that kept me engaged right up to the last page.
It’s One of Us by J.T. Ellison, 4 Stars
When a local woman that Olivia knows from bookclub goes missing, the whole community is shocked. But when police show up at Olivia's doorstep to let her husband know that his son was the murderer, her entire world is shattered.
Audiobook Review – Exiles by Jane Harper, 4 Stars
Kim Gillespie has gone missing. And even more mysterious? She's left her baby in her pram right in the middle of a carnival.
The Drift by C.J. Tudor, 4 Stars
The Drift is a great read for anyone who likes putting the pieces of a puzzle together.
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins, 5 Stars
The Villa has major Sharon Tate, Helter Skelter vibes, in the best possible way.
All Dressed Up by Jilly Gagnon, 4 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. The murder mystery aspect was a lot of fun and drew me in. The characters were richly drawn and believable.
I’m the Girl by Courtney Summers, 3 Stars
I'm the Girl is definitely a coming of age story. Georgia is figuring out who she is and also figuring out that the world is a harsh place. She has a strong voice as a character and I did like her.
A Sliver of Darkness by C.J. Tudor, 5 Stars
The stories in A Sliver of Darkness are atmospheric, mysterious, at times spooky and unpredictable. They are Tudor at her best! #netgalley #asliverofdarkness
People Person by Candice Carty-Williams, 4 Stars
I'm a firm believer that once in a while we should step outside our comfort zone and experience life through the eyes of someone, even a fictional character, that is nothing like us. You never know when they'll find a way into your heart.
Our Little World by Karen Winn, 5 Stars
This one was a true treat to read, I almost wish I could go back and read it again for the first time.
Please Join Us by Catherine McKenzie, 4 Stars
Please Join Us is a fantastic page-turner that will keep you up all night.
The Couple at Number 9 by Claire Douglas, 3.5 Stars
It's a richly told tale that has mystery, intrigue, love and betrayal at its heart.
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman, 4 Stars
THE RULES1. Listen carefully2. Do your research3. Trust no one4. Run for your life Harriet Reed, a novelist on the brink of literary stardom, is newly engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir of an extremely powerful family. And even though Edward has long tried to severe ties with them, news of the couple’s marital bliss... Continue Reading →
Can’t Look Away by Carola Lovering, 4 Stars
Can't Look Away is a great book, an amazing page turner and it was nostalgic revisiting the feelings of hopeless love and angst that many of us felt in our teen years.
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult (with bonus excerpt), 4.5 Stars
I'd highly recommend Mad Honey to Picoult's fans, it's definitely in line with her other blockbuster bestsellers.
The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner, 4 Stars
The Summer Place really plays out in the best possible way like a Shakespearean comedy.
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth, 3.5 Stars
I found myself cheering the characters on and sharing in their anguish throughout the book.
My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle, 4 Stars
I was up until midnight on a weeknight finishing this one! It's just that good.
The Night She Went Missing by Kristen Bird, 4 Stars
The Night She Went Missing is a fantastic read with amazing characters and an intriguing mystery at it's core.
Woman Last Seen by Adele Parks, 4 Stars
If you love all things The Woman In the Window, Gone Girl, Girl On a Train and the thousands of books that followed, Woman Last Seen rises to the top in the category.
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins, 5 Stars
Reckless Girls is a delicious read from cover to cover and I highly recommend you check it out.
A Thousand Steps by T. Jefferson Parker, 4 Stars
A Thousand Steps is everything you want a book set in the late 60's/early 70's to be.
The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson, 4 Stars
The the sickness in The Violence makes our current pandemic look like a cake-walk. But it's a fun (albeit gruesome at times) look into the what-ifs.
The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, 4.5 Stars
Greer and Hendricks do not disappoint. You'll want this one to be on the very top of your TBR stack.
The Maid by Nina Prose, 4 Stars
The Maid is a great debut novel that brings a fresh and unique voice to fiction.
Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester
Such a Pretty Smile is out January 18 and it's the perfect read to kick off a new year of great books.
The Replacement Wife by Darby Kane, 4 Stars
ks lately and this one hit the spot. It was definitely a page-turner and the surprises and twists were revealed at a good pace.
Chloe Cates is Missing by Mandy McHugh, 4 Stars
Chloe Cates Is Missing brings up some important issues surrounding how much of our children's social media identify should be determined by us instead of them.
**Official Blog Tour**The Sorority Murder by Allison Brennan, 3.5 Stars
The Sorority Murder is a great fast-paced read for anyone who loves a good whodunnit.
I Know You by Claire McGowan, 4 Stars
The parallel plots were equally intriguing, making the book a very hard one to put down.
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult, 5 Stars
I wholeheartedly recommend Wish You Were Here to just about anyone who likes a good novel. It's a masterful story that examine what happens when our lives go off track.
The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman, 5 Stars
I'm a little jealous of someone who hasn't come across the series because it's just that good. I wish I could go back and read them all again for the first time.
The Last Guest by Tess Little, 3 Stars
I recommend The Last Guest to anyone who loves a good mystery. It's a fun story to pick apart and try to figure out who the murderer really is.
In Another Light by AJ Banner, 3.5 Stars
I would recommend In Another Light to fans of Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.
Nice Girls by Catherine Dang, 4 Stars
Dang paints compelling characters who perfectly capture that awkward stage between high school and adulthood when we are all just trying to figure out who we are. Set against the backdrop of a possible serial killer of course.
Never Saw Me Coming My Vera Kurian, 4 Stars
It actually reminded me slightly of American Psycho, the college years, as told by Patrick Bateman's female double.
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward, 4 Stars
The Last House on Needless Street is a crazy, spooky, twisted page turner that you don't want to miss.
Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang, 4 Stars
ntry is really a breathtaking and heart-wrenching first account of the trials that undocumented immigrants face when they come to America.
My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones, 4 Stars
My Heart is a Chainsaw is a masterpiece and likely to be a valuable edition to any horror movie aficionado's bookshelf.
Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth, 4 Stars
Three foster sisters, Jessica, Norah, and Alicia, escape their oppressive upbringing with their foster mother, Miss Fairchild, only to be pulled back into their dark past when a body is discovered under their former home. As they become key witnesses, they must confront their relationships and the disturbing truth of their upbringing.
A Step Past Darkness by Vera Kurian, 4 Stars
Vera Kurian did a superb job really painting a picture of the setting and developing the suspense in the story. It kept my attention all the way to page 448.
Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead by Jenny Hollander, 3.5 Stars
Nine years after fleeing the traumatic "Scarlet Christmas," Charlie Colbert has rebuilt her life as a successful magazine editor engaged to an elite bachelor. However, her past resurfaces when a film threatens her carefully crafted world, forcing her to confront her changed self.
After Annie by Anna Quindlen, 4 Stars
Quindlen artfully spins a realistic tale and character study into the stages of grief. Annie's husband, her four children and her best friend go through it all without the one person they would depend on to get through challenging times.
She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica, 5 Stars
She's Not Sorry is a fantastic and memorable read, just like all of Kubica's books. The narrative jumps around a bit in time, but the literary device definitely adds depth and intrigue to the story.
One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall, 3 Stars
Cole, newly separated, finds solace in the countryside, until two activists disappear. As he bonds with reclusive artist Leonora, they face a police investigation. "One of the Good Guys" scrutinizes societal expectations, questioning what truly defines a "good guy."
The Weekend Retreat by Tara Laskowski, 4 Stars
In The Weekend Retreat, Lawskowski perfectly imagines the power players in this very wealthy family. There are notes of Succession with many dark twists.