The writing style is so beautifully crafted that I soaked this up fairly quickly considering it’s 400+ pages long. “The Water Dancer” is a magical realism/historical fiction hybrid that I found both intriguing and unique. Hiram’s journey as a slaveContinue Reading
The Push is a dark, raw, and emotionally intense read. Audrain’s debut novel really brings to life some difficult family dynamics that spark the age old question: Is it nature or nurture that defines who we are? As mothers, weContinue Reading
Saving Grace is one of those books that will keep you up all night reading. With it’s intriguing plot and questionable characters, I literally couldn’t put this book down. Not only does Barr successfully deliver a fast-paced, gripping suspense story,Continue Reading
The following review was jointly written by Alan and I, since we both felt the same about this book in it’s entirety. Let me start off by saying this is not your typical story. It is more of a tellingContinue Reading
This book has earned a permanent home among my shelves. If you enjoy pirate adventure books with fantasy vibes, then you must read Fable! Separated from her family and alone on a dangerous island, she quickly learns how master herContinue Reading
The very first page really hooks you right off the bat. Seriously! It starts with an opening scene so full of suspense that my emotions went tumbling within the first 5 minutes of reading. Books like this really pique myContinue Reading
The multiple character POV’s added to the suspense, while the various twists had me re-evaluating my ending predictions. Swanson does a fantastic job making the main (villainous) character likeable! It was odd rooting for a murderer, but alas, I was.Continue Reading
I definitely enjoyed the book and the gothic dystopian vibes!! It had mystery, magic, thrills, and a strong feminine protagonist. What’s not to love? To be honest, this book had a solid and consistent 4 star rating from me, andContinue Reading
I couldn’t decide how to rate this at first so I pondered for a few days before writing my review. In short summary: it was ok, but it also left a lot to be desired. The first half wasContinue Reading
I’ve read all of Sager’s books from his very first debut, and I must admit that this is my favorite book of his so far. Home Before Dark is an eerily suspenseful ghost story full of thrills and chills. TheContinue Reading
If you like psychological suspense, then I think you’ll enjoy this book. While I was expecting some creepy plot points and “edge of your seat” thrills….. it turned out to be more of a suspense novel than a thriller (IMO).Continue Reading
A Tortured Soul is a darkly twisted domestic thriller full of psychological suspense and horrific nightmares.First, I must say that this book is not for everyone and contains some Trigger Warnings* worth noting. Ok, so this book was really intense.Continue Reading
WOW! Things just keep getting better! As this tail continues, so many things are happening at once and I did not see a lot of them coming! This series is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I am going toContinue Reading
As the story continues, the action, intrigue, and mystery continue as strong as ever! As the main characters continue their fight towards victory, they grow and learn and become more than they had ever imagined they would be. I doContinue Reading
I really enjoyed St. James’ book The Broken Girls, so I was pretty excited to receive this book in my January Book of the Month box. The plot was pretty intriguing. It’s a mix of suspense with an eery ghostContinue Reading
I really enjoyed Christina Alger’s newest book, “Girls Like Is.” The pacing was perfect, characters were intriguing, and the suspense kept me reading. Casual mystery lovers who enjoy a good cop read would enjoy this. Reading this book contributedContinue Reading
What fascinates me the most is that this book is just as mysterious as the author who wrote it! Alex North is a pseudonym, but the true identity of the author remains anonymous, making this book even more intriguing! BeyondContinue Reading
I was so excited to read this book. I really, really was! Halfway through the book though I was beginning to lose patience with the way it was presented and could no longer ignore its flaws. My biggest struggle wasContinue Reading
Wow, this was such an intensely thrilling read; I literally couldn’t put this book down. The suspense was gripping, the characters were well defined, and just when I thought I had it all figured out… the author delivered one hellContinue Reading
I’m not a huge fan of contemporary romance… but this book was so good! I started reading this book for the BOTM summer reading challenge and quickly found myself glued to every page. It’s a perfect combination of contemporary romance,Continue Reading