Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
"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
Emma Davis is finally returning after fifteen years of witnessing her three friends leave their cabin at Camp Nightingale and never return. Emma is now a successful artist and has been invited back to teach art at the girls' camp. She's always had her suspicions that the camp owners' family had something to do with … Continue reading Book Review – The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
Millie is back in the third installment of The Housemaid series by Freida McFadden titled "The Housemaid is Watching", but the only house she will be cleaning is her own. As Millie and her little family try to integrate themselves into their new neighborhood, one thing is certain: don't trust the neighbors. After having read … Continue reading New Release Book Review – The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden
What if the childhood you remember isn’t really what happened at all? From the acclaimed author of An Unthinkable Thing and Hideaway, a breath-stopping novel of suspense about a woman tormented by memories of the past and threatened by long-held secrets in the present. Molly Wynters has moved back to her small hometown to care … Continue reading Audiobook Review – A Man Downstairs by Nicole Lundrigan
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