Does this book live up to all the incredible hype? Not particularly for me. Nonetheless the audiobook still was interesting enough for me to finish, even when I felt parts of the story dragged on a little too long for my taste. I think I fall somewhere in the middle on this one. I… Keep Reading
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
What starts off with a seemingly harmless and random meeting in a restaurant (“𝘏𝘪! 𝘐’𝘮 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘯!”) rapidly takes an unusual turn in this completely engrossing thriller by Lisa Jewell. This book has received overall glowing reviews and I have to agree. This is one of my favorite Lisa Jewell books! I loved the… Keep Reading
THE EDEN TEST by ADAM STERNBERGH
TW: Domestic violence, miscarriage “Seven days. Seven questions. Forever changed. That’s the pitch. She straightens the tablecloth. We’ll see.” A domestic suspense wrapped up in a psychological thriller all set in a remote setting in upstate New York. The perfect beginning! Daisy and Craig are a married couple about to celebrate their second wedding… Keep Reading
MOTHERED by ZOJE STAGE
Not at all what I expected! Loved Baby Teeth but this one was a little much for me. I was SO excited to read this intriguing new horror novel from the author of Baby Teeth (a fantastic book by the way). I don’t shy away from books set during the pandemic and this claustrophobic… Keep Reading
STONE COLD FOX by RACHEL KOLLER CROFT
Fun! Unputdownable! Those were my first thoughts after finishing this debut thriller. This was a solid 4 stars for me, meaning, I would recommend this to every thriller lover! And it is FUNNY. The author has a sarcastic wit that I loved. (And the opening line of this book is one for the ages!) A… Keep Reading
AESTHETICA by ALLIE ROWBOTTOM
This scathing yet thoughtful novel follows former influencer Anna on the eve of a groundbreaking surgery that will reverse all of her previous cosmetic enhancements, and restore her back to her “natural” self. The book alternates between the adult Anna and the 19-year-old Anna who has just arrived in L.A. from Texas. The author never… Keep Reading
THE LAST HOUSEWIFE by ASHLEY WINSTEAD
My Review: ⚠️ TW: Suicide, sexual assault, self-harm, misogyny ⚠️ My third book by Ashley Winstead and I have so many thoughts. A page-turner for sure. An engrossing psychological thriller that deals with many timely and often taboo topics. While not completely my cup of tea, I was still drawn into this very dark suspense… Keep Reading
MAGPIE by ELIZABETH DAY
About the Book: She has almost everything. The rest she’ll take. Single White Female meets The Perfect Nanny in this taut, psychological suspense novel about a perfect couple and their seemingly perfect roommate—that is until she threatens to destroy everything they’ve worked so hard to create. Marisa and Jake are a perfect couple, and… Keep Reading
NOBODY BUT US by LAURE VAN RENSBURG
About the Book: He’s not who he says he is. Then again, neither is she. Steven Harding is a handsome, well-respected professor. Ellie Masterson is a wide-eyed grad student. Together, they are driving south from New York for their first vacation: three days in an isolated cabin, far from the city. Ahead of them,… Keep Reading
INSOMNIA by SARAH PINBOROUGH
About the Book: IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT, MADNESS LIES . . . Emma can’t sleep. CHECK THE WINDOWS. It’s been like this since her big 4-0 started getting closer. LOCK THE DOORS. Her mother stopped sleeping just before her own fortieth birthday. She went mad and did the unthinkable because of it…. Keep Reading