Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
"The Surrogate Mother" by Freida McFadden follows Abby on her quest to become a mother. When Abby is approached by her assistant, Monica, with an offer to carry her baby as a surrogate, she decides to accept the offer. Everything seems to check out as Abby digs into Monica's personal and health history. But what … Continue reading Book Review – “The Surrogate Mother” by Freida McFadden
"Want to Know a Secret" by Freida McFadden follows baking sensation April Masterson as she navigates the neighborhood of stay-at-home moms. There is drama and secrets, but what if her own secrets are enough to tear her life apart? What is she hiding? The first few hundred pages of this book really dive into April's … Continue reading New Review – “Want to Know a Secret” by Freida McFadden
"The Wrong Mentor" by Matthew Benjamin starts out by following Matt, a boy living in poverty in China. Matt has aspirations for a better life—a life spent driving expensive sports cars and enjoying a luxurious lifestyle. Then, one day, Matt pursues a man who steps out of a shiny red sports car and asks him … Continue reading Book Review – “The Wrong Mentor” by Matthew Benjamin
"The Married Man" by K.L. Slater follows Liv as her husband suddenly disappears during a day out with their son, Maddox. Eleven years later, Liv is waiting for a huge chunk of money to appear in a secret bank account, presumably to be deposited by her "missing" husband. However, when the money doesn't show up, … Continue reading Book Review – “The Married Man” by K.L. Slater
"The Intern" by Michele Campbell follows Madison Rivera, a law student at Harvard, as she lands an internship with one of her professors and longtime inspiration, Judge Kathryn Conroy. However, when Danny, Madison's brother, who is being detained on drug-related charges, goes missing after accusing the judge of corruption, Madison immerses herself in Judge Conroy's … Continue reading Book Review – “The Intern” by Michele Campbell
In "Someone in the Attic" by Andrea Mara, we follow Julia as she moves her family back to Ireland from California. When Julia's teenage daughter shows her a TikTok video, she is stunned and wonders if it's real. The video features a masked man climbing out of her attic and exploring her new home. The … Continue reading Book Review – “Someone In The Attic” by Andrea Mara
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
"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
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed escape with these upcoming vacation thriller books hitting the shelves next week. Dive into heart-pounding adventures and gripping narratives that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Stay tuned for the release of these must-read page-turners that are sure to make your vacation even more thrilling. White sandy … Continue reading Sneak Peek: 4 Must-Read Vacation Thriller Books Coming Out Next Week
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