Author: Christina McDonald

Our Last Wild Days by Anna Bailey My rating: 4 of 5 stars An atmospheric Southern Gothic thriller about a small town with big secrets set in an alligator-infested bayou. We follow a young reporter looking to find out how her estranged friend really died. Brooding, dark and beautifully described, the story is a slower-burner,…

One of the Girls by Lucy Clarke My rating: 5 of 5 stars Vivid and evocatively writing, gorgeously drawn characters, and incredibly suspenseful throughout, you’ll love every minute of this thriller. An exotic Greek island, secrets at every turn and bitchy backstabbing from all six women, what’s not to love? All of the characters were…

The Spider: Joona Linna Series: #9 by Lars Kepler My rating: 4 of 5 stars A creepy, vividly written thriller. Lots of gore and gruesome details, but absolutely captivating. I didn’t realize it was the 9th in the series and I think that might have made a difference to how well I knew or understood…

The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump lately, but holy wow, did this one yank me right out of it! I love a good wedding thriller, but this one was a cut above the rest. A unique storyline,…

Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sally Diamond is an odd person with a troubled past that even she doesn’t quite understand. And when her father dies, she is left alone to navigate the world all alone. The story switches timelines and POVs, each equally intriguing, as Sally embarks…

The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fun and spellbinding romance. Not my typical read, but it kept me engaged and I really enjoyed it! View all my reviews