Category: Book reviews

Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner Another fantastic story by Lisa Gardner! It’s a bit of a slow burn at first, but we get such a deep inside look at Frankie, it’s completely worth it. Frankie is realistic, flawed, and deeply layered. She’s a recovering alcoholic, a loner, a survivor, and with no people of…

Her Last Breath by Hilary Davidson My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fast-paced, expertly plotted mystery about the depths of the secrets we keep hidden from ourselves—and those we love. Thoughtfully plotted and skilfully told, I really enjoyed and empathized with the flawed characters, especially Theo. Addictive and emotional. View all my reviews

For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing Menacing and at times ominous, with a legit insane protagonist and lots of dark, dark humor, For Your Good is exactly on brand for Downing. A who-dun-it where you are deep inside the mind of the worst sorts of people, but you never feel like it’s so serious…

The Couple At No. 9 by Claire Douglas A fun and claustrophobic summer read, The Couple at No 9 is everything you want in a thriller: a murder to solve, a clever plot, compelling characters. The slow-burn tension ratchets tighter and tighter until you’re suddenly flying toward the gasp-worthy end. Irresistibly tense, utterly unforgettable and…

Hostage by Clare Mackintosh My rating: 5 of 5 stars Phenomenal! This explosive locked-room thriller has everything a reader could want in this genre: murder, mystery, morally grey areas, and a very empathetic heroine. Mina is a mother first, but when someone presents her with an anonymous note while on her most recent flight, she’s…

I Don’t Forgive You by Aggie Blum Thompson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Allie, her husband and their young son have recently moved to an affluent neighborhood in DC. While meeting the new neighbors, Allie is assaulted in the bathroom. When her attacker is later found dead, Allie immediately becomes a suspect in the…

The Therapist by B.A. Paris B.A. Paris returns to her psychological suspense roots in The Therapist, an absolutely flawless, addictive and utterly compelling read. With a ratcheting sense of unease and suffused with dread, you won’t be able to put it down until you’ve inhaled every last page. The story follows Alice, who learned that…

Six Weeks to Live by Catherine McKenzie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Smart, engrossing and richly emotional, Six Weeks To Live is a deep dive into the secrets and lies between a dying mother and her three daughters. Part who-dunnit, part family drama, this textured and utterly spellbinding story unravels in surprising ways you…

Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens My rating: 5 of 5 stars You’ll never drive down a deserted highway with quite the same feeling again! Gorgeous, gritty and poignant, this dark tale will leave an emotional handprint on your heart. With a creeping sense of dread and tension ratcheting up every page, Stevens weaves a tale…

The Night We Burned by S.F. Kosa My rating: 5 of 5 stars Tense and unsettling, this captivating tale follows Dora, a newspaper fact-checker with dark secrets, as she desperately tries to outrun her past. With high stakes and a compelling protagonist, the story rockets towards its shocking conclusion, deftly exploring the line between fact…

Girl One by Sara Flannery Murphy My rating: 5 of 5 stars Gripping and utterly captivating, this sci-fi-thriller blend is a powerful and lyrical acclamation of love, sisterhood, feminism and empowerment. Girl One follows Josie Morrow, one of nine “Miracle Babies” conceived without male DNA (parthenogenesis). After a suspicious fire destroys the commune she was…

Cross Her Heart by Melinda Leigh A clever combination of police procedural and romantic suspense, Cross Her Heart is a thriller with heart. Skilfully exploring the line between love and hate, the story follows Bree, a kickass homicide detective with a tragic past of her own. Bree has tucked away that tragic past until the…