Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
In "Butcher & Blackbird" by Brynne Weaver, we follow Sloane and Rowan, two murderers, as a chance encounter sparks a yearly rival game between them. A friendship builds over four years, but isn't that how love truly starts? What in the world did I just read? I never thought I would be rooting for two … Continue reading Book Review – “Butcher & Blackbird” by Brynne Weaver
In "The Tickle Monster" by David Washburn, we follow Teddy, a young boy who just wants to grow up to be a man like his father. When an innocent nightly tickle game and his father's warning never to venture into the woods collide, darkness ensues. At 87 pages, this short novella hits all the right … Continue reading Book Review – “The Tickle Monster” by David Washburn
Fifteen-year-old Leo is watching the world crumble. His father is missing and his mother is slipping into madness as she cares for Leo, his sick sister Goldfish, and two useless brothers. Relatives are no help and the church folk have turned their backs in the middle of the Great Depression. When he discovers an enchanted … Continue reading OUT TODAY! Book Review- “Where Dark Things Grow” by Andrew K. Clark
"Incidents Around the House" by Josh Malerman is written from the point of view of eight-year-old Bella. We follow Bella as she navigates her innocent life, haunted by a malevolent entity named Other Mommy. As Bella starts to realize that her Mommy and Daddo are having trouble in their marriage, Other Mommy wants nothing more … Continue reading Book Review – “Incidents Around The House” by Josh Malerman
In "House of Glass" by Sarah Pekkanen, we follow Stella, a court-appointed best interest attorney, whose job is to determine whether Rose Barclay, a nine-year-old, is better suited to live with her father or mother after their upcoming divorce. The only problem is that Stella doesn't normally take on clients as young as Rose due … Continue reading Book Review – “Glass House” by Sarah Pekkanen
"The Off Season" by Amber Cowie follows Jane, a documentary filmmaker, who makes the quick decision to marry a man she hardly knows. Jane, along with her new husband, Dom, and her newly acquired stepdaughter, Sienna, become off-season caretakers for a secluded hotel in British Columbia. Will she be able to bond with her new … Continue reading Book Review – “The Off Season” by Amber Cowie
"Brain Damage" by Freida McFadden follows dermatologist Charly as she recovers in a rehab facility after being shot in the head. The question is: Who shot Charly, and why? This psychological thriller felt more like a case study of brain trauma than anything else, but I ate it up! We learn about what Charly experiences … Continue reading Book Review – Brain Damage by Freida McFadden
This Summer's Hottest Thriller... 📚 "Ladykiller" by Katherine WoodI loved everything about this book! It's the ultimate beach read for thriller lovers. "Ladykiller" by Katherine Wood is absolutely sexy and includes rich people drama, a beautiful setting, unreliable characters, and murder.Thanks again to NetGalley for my gifted eARC for review purposes. All opinions expressed are … Continue reading Two For Tuesday Mini Book Reviews- “Ladykiller” by Katherine Wood & “The Maidens” by Alex Michaelides
The Redwood Ripper is an urban legend spirit that awakens to avenge those who take more than they give. But is the Redwood Ripper truly just a legend, or more? I just loved this short slasher novella! "The Axe Remembers: A Redwood Ripper Story" by Marcus Hawke just released on July 2nd, and if you're … Continue reading Book Review – “The Axe Remembers (A Redwood Ripper Story)” by Marcus Hawke
When Leeds meets Layla, the connection is instant, and a bond is formed. However, a fling from Leeds' past becomes jealous and attacks the new couple in their home. After the attack, Layla suffers from memory loss, PTSD, debilitating panic attacks, and generally seems like a different person than the one Leeds fell in love … Continue reading Book Review – “Layla” by Colleen Hoover
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