Author: Christina McDonald

The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Smart, well-crafted and sinister, The Kind Worth Killing is exceedingly stylish. Ted, a wealthy dot.com investor, meets gorgeous and enigmatic Lily at a bar in a London airport. Ted eventually tells her about his cheating wife, Miranda. But instead of being horrified,…

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston My rating: 5 of 5 stars I absolutely LOVED First Lie Wins! Utterly absorbing, completely intoxicating and totally unique. So different than the typical psychological thriller and with a smart, tough-as-nails protagonist I could truly get behind. Every chapter has our heroine using her wit and grit to get…

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera My rating: 5 of 5 stars Exceedingly clever, beguiling and utterly binge-worthy, Listen for the Lie is my favorite thriller of 2024! Our MC, Lucy, is snarky and sarcastic and darkly funny, there’s a dysfunctional family dynamic to love-hate, and an explosive climax that was unforgettable. Five years…

Vantage Point by Sara Sligar My rating: 5 of 5 stars An affluent political family, deepfake technology, holograms and a famous family curse, what’s not to love? An utterly absorbing, unique, and intriguing look at the dramatic downfall of a wealthy family after deeply embarrassing videos emerge of each of them, turning a political career…

This Violent Heart by Heather Levy My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sexy, addictive and riveting, This Violent Heart is a twisty mystery in which a damaged women works to solve the mystery of her best friend’s death as a teenager, grappling with her own bisexuality as she does. A tale of identity, love, sex…

The Swimmer by Loreth Anne White Deliciously addictive with a dark, voyeuristic heart, I loved every minute of this captivating thriller! The format switched between a true crime podcast/documentary, Chloe, who’s a bit of an odd duck, and her new neighbors. This worked to keep the suspense and intrigue high. There were so many twists…

Catch You Later by Jessica Strawser My rating: 5 of 5 stars Hypnotic, elegant and beguiling, Catch You Later is a beautifully written story about the power of female friendships. There’s a compelling mystery, emotional depth and tightly plotted twists, but where this book really shines is its characters. Mikki, who disappears after a stranger…

Only One Survives by Hannah Mary McKinnon My rating: 5 of 5 stars My new favorite Hannah Mary McKinnon book! Intoxicatingly original, completely addictive and totally unputdownable. Only One Survives is about friendship, jealousy, and a band on the cusp of fame. But can the relentless pursuit of fame ever really be worth it? With…