Category: Book reviews

Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fresh, atmospheric and mesmerizing conclusion to the Frankie Elkin series! Frankie Elkin is one of my favorite protagonists ever, hands down. She is strong, but broken, courageous, but afraid, hard but sensitive and compassionate. She’s instantly relatable, experiencing the whole range…

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth My rating: 5 of 5 stars A compelling domestic suspense with a clever, utterly beguiling plot and expertly crafted, deeply flawed and relatable characters. I was completely hooked from the start. The story is told from the past and present POVs of Jessica, Norah, and Alicia, as well as one…

The Last Goodbye by Tim Weaver My rating: 5 of 5 stars A gripping, page-turner of a thriller full of intrigue and action! The plotting is sharp and compelling, the characters are multi-layered and believable, and the storytelling is completely engrossing. It begins with a bang at a new theme park. Tom Preacher and his…

The Maid by Nita Prose My rating: 5 of 5 stars One of the best feel-good books I’ve read in a long time, I absolutely fell in love with Molly Gray! She is warm, delightful and unique, and the entire story was lovely and fun throughout. After the loss of her grandmother, Molly feels adrift…

The Summer of Love and Death by Marcy McCreary My rating: 5 of 5 stars An old case has repercussions on a new copycat killing in this excellent police procedural. With juicy twists, an engaging cast, and an intriguing case that’s impossible to predict, The Summer of Love and Death is everything I want in…

The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser My rating: 5 of 5 stars A beautifully written, atmospheric, suspenseful book club book about domestic violence, and the courage and survival of a band of women determined to help those who need it. After a humiliating divorce, Katie accepts a job as a caretaker at a nature reserve.…

The Searcher by Tana French My rating: 5 of 5 stars A beautifully written literary mystery. With the charming Irish humor shining through, I loved every minute of this book. Tana French books aren’t usually ones to fly through, and this one was no different. It’s one to be savored, enjoying the dry Irish humor,…

When I’m Dead by Hannah Morrissey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Intoxicating, gritty and elegant, this haunting murder mystery had me gripped from the start and featured everything I love in a thriller: gothic vibes, teenage angst, twists galore, and the agony and emotion of a compelling mother-daughter relationship. The story starts with a…

The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf My rating: 5 of 5 stars This one deserves all the stars! I know I’m a bit late in the day here, but this is probably my top thriller all year! Absolutely intoxicating, engrossing and impossible to predict, I loved this gritty, elegant thriller. True crime writer Wylie Lark…

What Have We Done by Alex Finlay My rating: 5 of 5 stars An action-packed, immersive story about three former foster kids who are now targets of an assassination attempt. To survive, they’ll need to revisit the nightmares of their old foster home and confront a past they’ve worked hard to keep secret. Absolutely riveting…

The Woman Who Lied by Claire Douglas My rating: 5 of 5 stars A wildly original tale about Emilia Ward, bestselling mystery author, who suddenly finds that someone is replicating events in her brand new book. Except the book has only been read by a handful of people. Claire Douglas always writes compelling and likeable…

The Half Burnt House by Alex North Complex, gritty and eerie, fans of The Shadows will love the newest book by Alex North. While I did find it much more of a slow burn than The Whisper Man, it has that same suspenseful, creepy feel that is perfect for spooky season. It’s dark and complex,…