Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
"Between Two Strangers" by Kate White follows a struggling single artist, Skylar, as she unexpectedly inherits a large sum of money from a man with whom she had a one-night stand ten years earlier. The problem lies in the fact that this man was married. Why did he move his trust to her, and who … Continue reading Book Review – “Between Two Strangers” by Kate White
"Do You Remember" by Freida McFadden follows Tess Strebel, a woman suffering from a traumatic brain injury, as she wakes up day after day with a seven-year gap in her memory. Tess lives with her husband and is taken care of by a young lady named Camilla. The only problem is that she has no … Continue reading Book Review – “Do You Remember” by Freida McFadden
"One by One" by Ruth Ware follows Erin, a housekeeper for a French alpine chalet, and Liz, a shareholder in a new tech company, Snoop. When Snoop's employees stay at the chalet, they expect a week of skiing and relaxation during their work trip, but the Alps have different plans: an avalanche. However, when a … Continue reading Book Review – “One by One” by Ruth Ware
"Too Late" by Colleen Hoover follows Sloan, a college student, and her relationship with Asa Jackson, a notorious drug trafficker. Asa is a dangerous criminal who has vowed to leave the industry in the past but keeps growing his empire. He also has a dangerous obsession with Sloan. Sloan wants out of the relationship and … Continue reading Book Review – “Too Late” by Colleen Hoover
The Last Word by Taylor Adams follows Emma Carpenter, who is living in isolation as a housesitter for a family by the ocean. Emma is a voracious reader and recently read a book by H.G. Kane that was absolutely terrible and deserved a one-star rating. Unfortunately, H.G. Kane cannot let this review go after putting … Continue reading Book Review – “The Last Word” by Taylor Adams
"The Wife Upstairs" by Freida McFadden follows Sylvia as she is down on her luck. A job offer is presented to her, with good pay and benefits. Who can turn that down? Sylvia is ultimately hired by Victoria's husband to take care of Victoria, who had a terrible accident that resulted in a brain injury. … Continue reading Book Review – “The Wife Upstairs” by Freida McFadden
Trusted surgeon. Loving wife. Murderer? "The Surgeon" by Leslie Wolfe follows Anne, a cardiac surgeon who lost her first patient on the table. She only realizes who her patient truly is once she stands behind the surgical cape. Did she call the monster's time of death too early? Did she kill him? I thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading Book Review – “The Surgeon” by Leslie Wolfe
"She Started It" by Sian Gilbert follows Annabel, Esther, Tanya, and Chloe as they accept an invitation to a fabulous bridesmaid party: a fully paid trip to a private island in the Bahamas. The only problem is that they have no idea why they are being invited by Poppy Greer. Ten years ago, in secondary … Continue reading New Review – “She Started It” by Sian Gilbert
"Dead Med" by Freida McFadden follows multiple medical students as they navigate their first semester at a college dubbed "Dead Med," named after the school's ongoing drug problem, which includes multiple overdoses. Each part is broken down by each student, from the first class to the gunshot in the anatomy lab. Does the gunshot have … Continue reading New Review – “Dead Med” by Freida McFadden
"If I Go Missing" by Leslie Wolf follows Alana, a teacher with secrets, who promotes her "If I Go Missing" binders, which include updated information to help detectives in the event that someone goes missing. When a couple from her past moves in next to her, a series of people starts to go missing. When … Continue reading New Book Review – “If I Go Missing” by Leslie Wolfe
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