Okay, this is probably my least favorite of Campbell’s books, and I think because there is just so much drama involved and so much incompetence on behalf of the police and school staff. People seem to think they can wipe phones, and poof, there’s no record of anything. *If I could, I would insert the… Continue reading She Was the Quiet One, Michele Campbell
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The Younger Wife, Sally Hepworth
Tully and Rachel’s mother, who has dementia, lives in a care home. Meanwhile, their father is dating someone only a few years older than the sisters. So imagine their surprise when their father announces he intends to marry Heather. Of course, they’re upset and more so because he’s still married to their mother. This stilted… Continue reading The Younger Wife, Sally Hepworth
One Year Gone, Avery Bishop
Last year I read Girl Gone Mad, and while I had a few minor issues with it, I snagged One Year Gone when I saw this on KU. As this is well-reviewed, you don’t need another summary to wade through, so let’s get to it. I made a lot of notes reading this. Usually, the… Continue reading One Year Gone, Avery Bishop
The Golden Couple, Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Avery is a therapist who has lost her license. But her skill at helping people overcome in just 10 sessions is unparalleled, and people are still lining up for therapy. When Matthew and Marissa come in for couples therapy, Avery is sure she can help them even if they aren't being totally honest with her.… Continue reading The Golden Couple, Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Mother May I, Joshilyn Jackson
Mother May I is one of those stories that draws you in and doesn’t let you put it down. Bree’s story draws you in because she does exactly as she’s told, which goes against the norms you usually see and read about. But things don’t always go according to plan, no matter how many contingencies… Continue reading Mother May I, Joshilyn Jackson
Every Last Fear, Alex Finlay
Every once in a while, I’m lucky enough to snag a new book at my local library before everyone lines up waiting for it. Every Last Fear is a book that is going to have a very long waitlist. I love how the blurb sets you up, knowing this book is riddled with tragedy. It… Continue reading Every Last Fear, Alex Finlay
The Wife Upstairs, Rachel Hawkins
Told through alternating points of view, The Wife Upstairs is a thriller that slowly creeps up on you. It makes you wonder how their stories will come together. Jane is sketchy right off, you know she makes some questionable decisions, and she’s not exactly on the right side of the law sometimes. But she’s also… Continue reading The Wife Upstairs, Rachel Hawkins
The Good Sister, Sally Hepworth
This is a book that sucks you in and makes you suspicious, right from the start. Because of how easy it would be to spoil this, I will keep my review short. Hepworth built this fantastic atmosphere that has you anxiously waiting for the shoe to drop. While I suspected what was happening, it in… Continue reading The Good Sister, Sally Hepworth
The Girl Who Caught Fire, Lorna Dounaeva
The fourth book in the series has Alicia set on revenge. Everyone she knows thinks she’s dead, and that’s the way she wants it. Now living under the name Chelsea, she’s working the long game. The problem? She’s fallen in love, and Christopher makes her want to be a better person. He’s everything she could… Continue reading The Girl Who Caught Fire, Lorna Dounaeva
Invisible Girl, Lisa Jewell
Saffyre is keeping a hefty secret. Wrecked from being dumped by her therapist, she’s taken to spying on him. While it seems unconventional, that spying allows her to see secrets that involve not just him, but the neighbor, Owen as well. Owen is going through a lot, and it’s because of that stress that things… Continue reading Invisible Girl, Lisa Jewell
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