Author: Christina McDonald

Layover by David Bell My rating: 5 of 5 stars A suspense-filled, fast-paced book that had me flipping the pages to find out what was going to happen. Layover is entertaining storytelling at its best! The book switches smoothly between Joshua Fields, an All-American guy working in a job he hates, flying on planes he’s…

Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle My rating: 5 of 5 stars An irresistible, cleverly plotted thriller that will keep you guessing right up until the final heart-stopping twist. Dear Wife is the captivating story of a wife on the run from her abusive husband, ensuing in a fast-paced, heart-pounding game of cat and mouse. Beth…

Darling by Rachel Edwards An intricate exploration of race, love and family, I was completely blown away by that ending! Darling is part thriller, part domestic suspense, part YA, tackling some huge social issues and giving book club lots of food for thought. The story flows smoothly between Lola and Darling, telling the story of…

The Winter Sister by Megan Collins My rating: 5 of 5 stars An effortlessly told domestic suspense that slowly and intricately unravels a tangled web of dark family secrets. Centering around themes of family, sisters and secrets, this is a perfect read for those who enjoy light mysteries and character-driven domestic suspense about families. With…

All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven My rating: 5 of 5 stars One of the most powerful, life-affirming, memorable books I’ve ever read. Everybody should read this, but especially anybody who’s been affected by a loved one’s suicide, mental illness or survivor’s guilt. At times heartbreaking, at other times hilarious, at others authentic and…

Us Against You by Fredrik Backman I know I’m in the minority on this one, but for me this went the same way as Lincoln in the Bard0 – WTF and DNF. While there were lovely, poetic sentences, the whole first 25% was such a sullen drag I finally gave up, which rarely happens. Perhaps…

The Night Before by Wendy Walker My rating: 5 of 5 stars Nobody writes damaged characters quite like Wendy Walker! The Night Before is a clever, insightful, shrewdly plotted psychological thriller, which starts out strong and keeps building to a final, heart-pounding conclusion. With a fast pace and life-like characters, this unique and dark story…

The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry My rating: 5 of 5 stars Intense, terrifying and at times utterly horrifying, I loved this book and found it one of those cray-cray, intense reads that I just couldn’t look away from. Christopher and Hannah have a perfect life except one thing. They can’t have a baby. But…