I will skip my usual summary because this one has over 28k reviews on Amazon, which is impressive. This is a critical review because I feel lukewarm about the book. Sometimes I think books get too over-hyped. But I remind readers to stay objective to see if this will be right for them. The writing… Continue reading The Next Wife, Kaira Rouda
Tag: Mystery
Crown City, John A. Heldt
In the last book of the Time Box series, the Lanes have landed in 1963. In sunny California, the Lanes could almost rest easy if they didn't have a madman intent on taking them out. They're worried Robert will send Silas after them yet again. They can't rest until they take down Robert and Janus… Continue reading Crown City, John A. Heldt
These Deadly Games, Diana Urban
I’m just going to hop into my review because I don’t know where to start. Crystal is a very unlikable character. She’s a pretty terrible person without the major storyline happening, and it baffles me that she has such a close-knit group of friends who put up with her. Things that seem so painfully obvious… Continue reading These Deadly Games, Diana Urban
Truth Be Told, Kia Abdullah
“It’s okay to not be okay.” Kamran, a teenager at an elite boarding school, comes to Zara in an oft untold story. He’s been raped. He’s scared and doesn’t know if he’s doing the right thing. Being from a Muslim family, he’s unsure what his family will think. He fears his overbearing father. But he… Continue reading Truth Be Told, Kia Abdullah
The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave
This one is so well reviewed I won’t summarize this as I usually do. I haven’t read Dave before, so I’m not sure if repeating sentences or parts of sentences is a known writing style of hers or if she wrote that way in this book for impact. Either way, I felt it was completely… Continue reading The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave
A Flicker in the Dark, Stacy Willingham
Chloe is the daughter of a serial killer. But all that happened 20 years ago. It doesn’t mean it hasn’t changed her life because everything is different for Chloe, including herself. But now, girls are dying again. It’s bringing up old memories for her, and she spends a lot of time ruminating, caught in the… Continue reading A Flicker in the Dark, Stacy Willingham
Reckless Girls, Rachel Hawkins
After working for months in Hawaii to save for ship repairs, Lux and her boyfriend, Nico, have finally been able to fix his boat and take two young women on a two-week trip to the deserted Meroe Island. With a sordid past, this island would ordinarily hold no appeal, as there is no fresh water… Continue reading Reckless Girls, Rachel Hawkins
Golem, P.D. Alleva
“This isn’t a horror novel, and I’m no mad scientist.” Newly promoted, Detective Ashton is tasked with closing out what seems to be a small case. Set to interview a woman who’s been institutionalized, he’s sure this will be a quick interview, and he can move on to more important things. But Alena’s story, while… Continue reading Golem, P.D. Alleva
Favorite Reads 2021- Part 2: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Day Two of my favorite reads this year brings us to a category I only started reading in the past few years. I was never a fan of suspense because I used to hate the not knowing, but now, it's my most favorite part. Let's get right into it. The Hiding Girl, Dorian BoxPsychological ThrillerAmazon,… Continue reading Favorite Reads 2021- Part 2: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Twenty Years Later, Charlie Donlea
As a popular tv host, Avery knows a good case when she sees one. She’s willing to take a dramatic plunge to share the stories that matter. So when she stumbles across new evidence in an old case, she has no idea of the story she’s about to unravel. With the help of Walt, a… Continue reading Twenty Years Later, Charlie Donlea
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