The Woods by Harlan Coben Such a fun, interesting read! I love Harlan Coben because, as a writer, I can learn so much for him. He hits every plot point perfectly and even the character development is great. Yes, it’s maybe a little formulaic, but you’ll definitely be entertained along the way. Lots of twists…
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All Is Not Forgotten - Wendy Walker
All Is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker An intriguing psychological thriller about Jenny, who is brutally raped at age 15. She’s given a controversial drug in order to forget the rape, but this messes her up more than the memory of it, so she goes to a psychologist to help her recover her memories. The…
Broken Things - Lauren Oliver
Broken Things by Lauren Oliver An enjoyable read about a teenager murdered in the woods. Everyone thinks her best friends did it after becoming obsessed with a made-up story. But the murderer is still out there. I did have a difficult time differentiating between the two teenage protagonists, so I never knew who was narrating.…
Bitter - Francesca Jakobi
Bitter by Francesca Jakobi My rating: 5 of 5 stars An absolutely stunning debut, Bitter is a heartbreaking portrait of a mother’s love for her son, and all the ways that love can go wrong. What I found so interesting is how Francesca Jakobi successfully made me sympathize with Gilda, a protagonist who is so…
We Need to Talk About Kevin - Lionel Shriver
We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver My rating: 5 of 5 stars Let’s just be honest up front: this is not an easy read. It is chilling and terrifying and discusses themes that are difficult to talk about. What makes someone a murderer? Was Kevin born a killer or was he made…
Tear Me Apart - J.T. Ellison
Tear Me Apart by J.T. Ellison My rating: 5 of 5 stars A dark, multidimensional story with realistic characters you will love to hate! Mindy Wright is a competitive skier and she’s on the verge of massive success when she suffers a horrific accident. While in hospital, her family learn that she has leukemia and…
The Perfect Family - Shalini Boland
The Perfect Family by Shalini Boland My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fantastically twisted and utterly creepy! Gemma Ballantine has a perfect life: A gorgeous husband, two adorable little girls, a successful business. What more could she want? But she is constantly juggling work and family life, questioning if she’s a terrible mother or not.…
Jar of Hearts - Jennifer Hillier
Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier My rating: 5 of 5 stars My write-in Goodreads Choice Award for 2018! I absolutely loved this book. Dark, tautly written with flawed and real characters, I couldn’t stop reading! At the heart of the story is Angela Wong, who was 16 years old when she went missing, not…
River Bodies - Karen Katchur
River Bodies by Karen Katchur My rating: 5 of 5 stars River Bodies is a compelling and dark mystery that shifts from a present day murder to one that happened 20 years ago. The setting is vivid and evocative, the forest and the river lending a fantastic atmosphere to the story. When Becca catches her…
We Were Mothers - Katie Sise
We Were Mothers by Katie Sise An intriguing look at the gossipy, dark side of suburbia, with a number of well-drawn but unlikeable characters. The story starts very slow, but does build tension as you go. It’s an easy read that you can pick up and put down as and when you want. View all…