Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
"This Cursed House" by Del Sandeen follows Jemma Barker in 1962 as she is hired by the eccentric Duchon family to work (as she assumes) as a tutor. However, when Jemma arrives at the Duchon family estate, she is greeted by a family that looks down on her because of the dark color of her … Continue reading Book Review – “This Cursed House” by Del Sandeen
"The Clinic" by Cate Quinn follows Meg, a casino worker who goes undercover to catch cheaters. Meg's sister recently died in a high-end drug rehab facility dubbed "The Clinic." Meg also suffers from drug addiction and books herself into "The Clinic" to try to uncover her sister's mysterious death. But what if she uncovers more … Continue reading New Review – “The Clinic” by Cate Quinn
"The Family Lies" by Angela Henry follows Sabrina Adams as she is hired by the Dorset family to bring their old private library to life. However, once Sabrina arrives at the sprawling estate, things seem too controlled. Sabrina has new rules to live by, including locking herself in her room after midnight. When she discovers … Continue reading Book Review – “The Family Lies” by Angela Henry
"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
"Silence for the Dead" by Simone St. James follows Kitty Weekes, who falsifies her past to obtain a nursing position at Portis House. Portis House was once a magnificent estate that has been turned into a hospital for mentally ill men who returned home from the war. But are the men truly not improving their … Continue reading Book Review – “Silence For The Dead” by Simone St. James
"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
"You Can't Take It With You" by Marcus Hawke follows Montgomery Nolan, a wealthy 90-year-old who has found a way to avoid dying. I mean, there’s no sense in dying because you really can't take it with you, right? Thank you to the author, Marcus Hawke, for the gifted physical ARC copy for review purposes. … Continue reading New Review – “You Can’t Take It With You” by Marcus Hawke
"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 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
"Revival" by Stephen King follows Jamie Morton as a child during his first interaction with Pastor Charles Jacobs and throughout his life, featuring recurring interactions with the pastor. Pastor Charles Jacobs is obsessed with electricity and is convinced that the devices he invents will treat various illnesses, alongside God, who goes to great lengths to … Continue reading Book Review – “Revival” by Stephen King
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