FIVE BRIGHT SUPERNOVA STARS. Seriously, wtf did I just read? What even is life? This was my first 5 star read in a while, and it cured my depression. FIVE BRIGHT SUPERNOVA STARS. Seriously, wtf did I just read? What even is life? This was my first 5 star read in a while, and it cured my depression. I need a minute. Nobody talk to me....more
Why did I wait 4 years to read this book!! Told in multiple POVs and I loved (or loved to hate) every single character. It was hard to put this one doWhy did I wait 4 years to read this book!! Told in multiple POVs and I loved (or loved to hate) every single character. It was hard to put this one down (I contemplated quitting all my responsibilities) and finished it in less than 2 days. Please read this immediately and don't wait like I did....more
Ughhhh I normally hate (view spoiler)[people getting away with murder (hide spoiler)] tropes but this book did it so well I have to give it 5 stars. Ughhhh I normally hate (view spoiler)[people getting away with murder (hide spoiler)] tropes but this book did it so well I have to give it 5 stars. ...more
This is a brilliant thriller about three girls who bonded over their difficult experience in foster care. The story was told from their POV in the pasThis is a brilliant thriller about three girls who bonded over their difficult experience in foster care. The story was told from their POV in the past as children and in the present as adults. I didn't know what to expect when I picked this up and I was blown away. Every part of this book was well thought out and well written. I was highly invested in all three sisters and reading about their journey from foster care to adulthood. I can't believe I've never read a Sally Hepworth book before but this certainly won't be my last.
Trigger warnings: rape (off-page), child sexual assault, child abuse, domestic abuse, death of a child
Many thanks to Sally Hepworth, NetGalley, and St Martin's Press for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. Expected publication date April 23, 2024....more
This was absolutely brilliant. I know it's only March, but this is hands down in my top 5 books of the year already. We have a female serial killer wiThis was absolutely brilliant. I know it's only March, but this is hands down in my top 5 books of the year already. We have a female serial killer with dark humor and highly relatable female rage? I'm all the way here for it. There wasn't one moment that I wasn't rooting for Millie, our FMC. This book can get dark, so be sure to check out the trigger warnings before you pick it up.
Many thanks to the author, NetGalley, and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Expected publication date of March 28, 2024....more
This is absolutely a must-read in 2024. Who killed Savvy?? There's no way to know. Even our MC Lucy doesn't know and she was there when the murder hThis is absolutely a must-read in 2024. Who killed Savvy?? There's no way to know. Even our MC Lucy doesn't know and she was there when the murder happened. I highly, HIGHLY recommend the audiobook. I was invested in these characters like I knew them personally. The podcast addition after each chapter was exceptional and had me forgetting I was listening to a fictional book and wishing Grandma Bev was my granny.
OKKAAAYYYY! This was one hell of a ride. Holy cow. John Marrs does it again. Honestly, this book was effed up and dark and I loved every second of it.OKKAAAYYYY! This was one hell of a ride. Holy cow. John Marrs does it again. Honestly, this book was effed up and dark and I loved every second of it. Buckle up for the complex emotions you'll feel for Laura. 5 incredible stars. ...more
First and foremost, this book is dark. If you can't handle Saw and Hostel levels of demented, this one's not for you. Now that that's out of the wFirst and foremost, this book is dark. If you can't handle Saw and Hostel levels of demented, this one's not for you. Now that that's out of the way, I am obsessed. I was hooked from the beginning and Mia Sheridan had an impeccable way of keeping you interested in every aspect of the story. I don't even like romance and I found myself sobbing and rooting for these two! The pacing is wonderful and I was never bored. Everything about this was perfect. Highly recommend.
Heavy trigger warnings: rape, sexual assault, captivity, torture, kidnapping, human trafficking ...more
Mary Kubica does it again! Five bright stars for this gripping psychological thriller. While reading this the dread is palpable. I felt uncomfortable Mary Kubica does it again! Five bright stars for this gripping psychological thriller. While reading this the dread is palpable. I felt uncomfortable in my skin and was looking over my shoulder while I was home alone. Ma'am, the twists are TWISTING. My mouth was agape, on the floor, in need of a jack stand to bring it back up after the first twist was revealed. And make sure to keep that jack stand close by because it doesn't end there. I went in blind and I recommend you do too. Trust Queen Mary Kubica to take you on a wild ride.
Many, many thanks to the author, NetGalley, and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Expected publication date of April 2, 2024....more
An intense domestic thriller that I just could not put down. Twists and turns and everything came together perfectly at the end. There was absolutely An intense domestic thriller that I just could not put down. Twists and turns and everything came together perfectly at the end. There was absolutely no point where I felt bored or thought I was wasting my time. Someone, please make this into a mini-series.
Trigger warning: domestic violence and abuse ...more
The level of emotion that this book invoked in me is insurmountable. Reading half of the book, I imagined I would give this around One million stars.
The level of emotion that this book invoked in me is insurmountable. Reading half of the book, I imagined I would give this around 4-5 stars. It only got better from there. When I tell you the chills that I experienced while reading the epilogue. I did not expect to be sobbing at the end of a horror novel yet here we are.
I relate to the author on a personal level and I can imagine that's why I resonated with the message in this book.
Darcy Coates has a way of evoking a sense of wonder and mystery that draws you into a world filled with an eerie atmosphere that gradually unsettles yDarcy Coates has a way of evoking a sense of wonder and mystery that draws you into a world filled with an eerie atmosphere that gradually unsettles you with every turn of the page. Where He Can't Find You is no different and such an incredible journey. Don't let the "young adult" tag fool you. This was every bit as terrifying, gory, and horrific as her other novels can be. As an added treat, the full-page illustrations included at the beginning of each Part were just so stunning....more
Wow wow wow. Now, this is a thriller. From the first page, this book will grip you and not let you go until the very end. This was my first Darcy CoatWow wow wow. Now, this is a thriller. From the first page, this book will grip you and not let you go until the very end. This was my first Darcy Coates book but it certainly won't be my last. Her descriptive writing style creates a haunting atmosphere that is truly phenomenal. I'm sure her other novels will be perfect for the upcoming spooky season. ...more
I am speechless but have so much to say. I inhaled this book like it was my last breath. To say I loved this is an understatement. This book is darkI am speechless but have so much to say. I inhaled this book like it was my last breath. To say I loved this is an understatement. This book is dark so be prepared for a wild ride.