Woah , Ok I did NOT expect to enjoy this little mystery as much as I did!
This was a bone chilling mystery with a classic feel , I felt as if I was tunWoah , Ok I did NOT expect to enjoy this little mystery as much as I did!
This was a bone chilling mystery with a classic feel , I felt as if I was tuning into an episode of Murder She Wrote but in modern times .
The Blue Hour is a slow burn mystery , atmospheric at times , filled with love, betrayal and murder which in my opinion is everything I want in a mystery.
Lets talk about the beautiful character building , not only did the author do a great job painting the canvas for us and setting the tone around these complex characters ,the author actually made it hard for me hate these characters as awful as they were , I felt sorry for them !
Hawkins also displayed many red herrings weaved throughout the story , that it had me guessing every possibility I could think of!!
Becker is an Art curator and gets caught up in the works of the famous artist Vanessa Chapmans . When a bone is on display as part of an art piece , it comes to fruition that this is a human bone and can not be part of the exhibit .
Becker finds himself turning into a detective and opening up a big can of worms as he embarks on a trail of clues in letters left behind by the late Vanessa.
When Becker makes his way back to Vanessa's home that is now occupied by Vanessa's dear friend Grace , we are taken on a journey of betrayal and heart break , by sifting and reading through old journal entries made by Vanessa , and one thing is clear in this discovery, someone knows who that bone belongs too, the question is what will that person do to hide the truth and is it worth risking your life for ??
If you like classic mysteries with beautiful and descriptive writing , that will keep you gripping each page to reveal the truth and appreciate a good slow burn with twist after twist then i suggest you add The Blue Hour to you TBR!
I did this as a buddy read and highly recommend doing the same it made for a fun read together !
This is my first Paula Hawkins book and I can't wait to read more from this author .
Thank you Netgalley, Penguin Random House Canada and Paula Hawkins for this ARC!!...more
Gosh, this was such a cute little read with a classic who done it mystery quality to it.
This was just the perfect palate cleanser I didn't know I needGosh, this was such a cute little read with a classic who done it mystery quality to it.
This was just the perfect palate cleanser I didn't know I needed , this is such a cozy read that I must warn you to make sure you have your quilt and fuzzy slippers near by for this one !!
Read this if you like : * Classic Mystery * Friends to Lovers * Clean Romance * Cozy Reads *Wedding Destination themed Mysteries
Kate is a graceless character that you will grow to quickly love . Kate is a successful writer and is on her way to her ex-boyfriends wedding set on an eerie island , and if she's not careful she will miss the boat and the whole wedding , but to our surprise she pulls a wonder woman stunt and leaps on to the boat landing into the arms of Jake the hunky Australian who is a friend of the past.
As the boat sets sail things instantaneously get bizarre and as Kate bounces back and forth between her alter ego character Loretta the main character in her novels and looking for clues in the real world , Kate finds herself stumbling across a dead body , and is finding herself in hot water.
People start suspecting her as the killer, but hunky Jake sees things differently and he warns her to be careful and not to do any sleuthing on her own, but Kate can't help it she needs to investigate and catch this killer.
The story bounces between snip its of her novels and her lead character Loretta and to present time which added a different element which I truly enjoyed .
If you are looking for a contemporary romance with a bit of mystery that gives you all the feels and a cozy atmosphere then She Doesn't Have A Clue is for you !
I also think this would be great for teenagers as it is a very clean romance which I always appreciate :-)
Thank you Netgalley, St.Martins Press and Jenny Elder Moke for this fun , cute cozy ARC!!
If you are looking for a fast , fun , bing5 Brilliant Savvy Stars !!
Y'all stop what your doing and pay attention !!!
Add this book to your TBR NOW!!
If you are looking for a fast , fun , bingeable and unputdownable read that will literally have you picking your jaw up off the floor then The Business Trip is your next read !!
I am still processing this book and I can't believe its a debut novel , it was so cleverly written and so well executed that you would have thought Jessie Garcia has been writing for years and I seriously can not wait to get my hands on another one of her books!!
Without giving too much away this story is told from MANY POV's and lets just say many "unexpected" moments that had me hollering OMGEEE!!
Two complete opposites are on a plane to San Diego both with different motives. Stephanie is on a business trip to a work conference and Jasmine is running from her past to start a new life .
When Stephanie doesn't return to work Monday , the office starts asking questions and Stephanie's phone is blowing up with text messages and she just wants some peace and time with Trent a new guy she has met .
Jasmine's phone is also blowing up with text messages from her Narcissistic and abusive boyfriend Glenn , and she is determined to never return or see him again and put the past behind her.
Someone on the other hand as an alternative motive and if their not careful with their scheming ... is someone going to end up dead ??!!
You need read this to find out what this clever twisty little story is all about!
Thank you Netgalley , St. Martin's Press and Jessie Garcia for this cunning and sharp digital ARC!!
If you're looking for a slooowww burn locked room thriller type Vibe , then Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 is for you !!
I have noReady, Set , Go....
If you're looking for a slooowww burn locked room thriller type Vibe , then Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 is for you !!
I have no doubt this book is going to be a huge hit !! The premises alone is enough to hook anyone , specially if you are a fan of reality TV game shows , such as Survivor or Alone .
When contestants sign up for the ultimate game experience of Hide and Seek hosted by the famous adventurer Maverick Dillan , the buzz it is creating on the internet for these social media influencers , is everything they need to get them that much closer to the $1 million dollar prize , but it is very clear from the get go that this island is riddled full of lies and deception. These contestants better watch their back as it looks like a deadly storm is heading towards Falcao Island and that may not be the only thing they are hiding from !!
Read this story if you like : * Multiple POV's * Reality TV Game Shows * Decrepit run down Motels * Secluded Island Vibes * Secrets
I really wanted to love this book, it was actually one of my most anticipated ARC's that I received this year , but unfortunately this book was not for me . I felt there was too many POV's and for me all the characters voices in my head were all the same and at times the story felt " Stuffy" . I don't struggle with multiple characters typically but this one felt chaotic and blocky , there was no flow, I felt I kept hitting walls and having to reread the pages taking me forever to finish. I think this book could have been easily a 5 star read if it was told through a single person narrative and more focus on the contestants playing the game giving us more of a thrill and an atmospheric read .
However I really think fans of Rachel Hawkins, Ruth Ware and Ashley Winstead will inhale this book!
Cover Rating : 5 STARS!!!!! Just Gorgeous !
Thank you Netgalley , Harlequin Trade Publishing and Lisa Unger for this ARC
"She has no reason for being the way she is. She was born evil, nature's flaw. A beautiful flower that kills without m⭐⭐⭐ 3 Deranged Screaming Stars !
"She has no reason for being the way she is. She was born evil, nature's flaw. A beautiful flower that kills without mercy. Protection from natural selection. But this type pf evil, this type of species, has no place among human kind."
Read this if you like: * Nonsensical Reads * Serial Killers * Deranged Characters * Multiple POV's and Dual Timelines *Shocking scenes * Dark Twisted Reads
My Darlings premises is what hooked me, and the cover, I am such a sucker for covers !! " ABC's Desperate Housewives meets HBO's Dexter , come on you had me at Desperate Housewives !!
Eloise is the star of show in this book who I loathed so much . She is evil, she is deranged and she is a serial killer.
Eloise is the PTO president and has her little clicky group of friends she is a master of manipulating and Eloise is hot for her next victim, but someone seems to be stalking Eloise and mysterious things are happening all around her , does she have a "Watcher"? But hey nothing stops this twisted woman , makes her want to kill more!
I did really struggle with this book, some scenes were just too hard to digest and some of the characters placements and actions made no sense specifically Suzanne's. A few chapters or dare I say many I did a lot of eye rolling , I felt that maybe the author was trying too hard. The book had sooo much potential but a few things just did not add up for me, however I am a bit of an outlier so take this review as you see fit. I do know that ALOT of people will really love this book so if you do read this let me know your thoughts as I have seen several 5 stars !
Thank you Netgalley , Rising Action Publishing and Marie Still for this dark digital ARC!!
This is a suspense thriller with an important message !
" Is the perfect Body really worth dying for ?"
"I get closer and⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Calorie Burning Stars !
This is a suspense thriller with an important message !
" Is the perfect Body really worth dying for ?"
"I get closer and closer. Colder and Colder.She pops the lollipop out of her mouth. Her red lips form a perfect O. Then blood spews out like a fire hose..."
This book definitely had me thinking and had a different twist for a suspense novel based on woman's body building in the diet culture world. This book will not be for everyone and I must strongly warn my followers about some trigger warnings around body image, fat shaming and the diet culture.
Read this book if you like: * Multiple POV's * Unstable Characters * Scandalous Characters * Great narrative * Social Media and Hackers * Mystery & Murder *Short Chapters
Bodies to Die For is a fast paced read that centers around fitness and bikini bodybuilding where Gemma has transformed her body from Fat Gemma into a work of art and has a huge following on social media and is a fitness trainer , but quickly we learn this industry is full of corruption and danger . People are dying all around us and it leaves Gemma wondering if she is next ?
The author did an exemplary job of depicting the rawness and ugly side to bodybuilding competition and makes you step back and question why is there so much Vanity in this world ?? I think Lori's writing was very well done and she really stuck to the narrative and had a lot of twists and laughable moments along with a few eye rolls making this book also humorous at times!
I would definitely read more from this author , I still can't believe this is a debut novel !!
Thank you so much Netgalley, Blackstone Publishing and Lori Brand for this fun Digital ARC!
Oh Dear, what did I just read ? I truly wanted to love this book , especially when referenced that fans of Daisy Jones would love this as I am a HUGE Oh Dear, what did I just read ? I truly wanted to love this book , especially when referenced that fans of Daisy Jones would love this as I am a HUGE fan . I am also a sucker for beautiful covers and Cabins in the woods so this was a shoo in right ??
Well I feel like I have been conned , like when you are craving your favorite dish from your cherished little restaurant you love only to finish the meal and be left totally unsatisfied .
In my opinion this is a toxic YA Thriller , that is lacking in the suspense department.
"As I slink away, I decide perhaps I'm a serial killer after all"
Only One Survives is told through one narrative by Vienna Taylor whos has a talent for music and plays the drums like a rock star! The story bounces through multiple time lines with newspaper articles and podcast interviews etc.
The story starts off with an exciting snow storm and a crash in the woods for the up and coming all female band the "Bittersweet" . There is a car crash and a quick little scene at the cabin leaving a few dead, but then the story does ALOT of character building in the past between the main character Vienna and her BFF Madison Pierce .
I felt this story had a lot of potential but the toxic past and the present moments that the author spent a lot of time trying to create wasn't orchestrated well enough , it was too quick and no build up , it felt like there was no anticipation or climax. I also really wish the story centered more time at the cabin instead of the past and present narrative.
I did like the different formats between the timelines but at times, I did find myself having to reread as the writing was like a big bowl of Jambalaya throwing everything in there hoping I'll at least like a bite of something .
For me this story really lacked in the suspense thriller area , the writing was just ok for me and the ending was no surprise , uneventful or believable , however I really do think others will LOVE this book ( honestly I do)
If you are fan of In My Dreams I Hold a Knife and IT Girl then this is a read for you !!
Thank you Netgalley , Harlequin Trade Publishing and Hannah Mary McKinnon for this digital ARC.
This is my first A.R. Torre novel and you my dear just gained a new fan .
I've said it before , but it's books like this that Yes! Yes! Yes! Chef's Kiss
This is my first A.R. Torre novel and you my dear just gained a new fan .
I've said it before , but it's books like this that ignite my reading passion.
The Last Party is a cleverly well written addictive psychological thriller .
I loved how Torre patiently planted little breadcrumbs through out the story for us to munch on to keeping you satisfied every turning page.
"Maybe we're all just psychopaths waiting for our trigger. Or maybe you killed earlier in life and no one ever caught you."
"Sometimes it's not the people that change. It's the mask that falls off"
A loving mother. A notorious murderer . They both have reasons to hide their secrets.
Without giving too much away The Last Party, is edgy , dark, suspenseful , gripping , dark humor, and shocking! It's everything you want and expect in a thriller novel!
Set with multiple POV's we follow the life of Perla Wultz and her family Grant and brilliant daughter Sophie . While Grant rarely talks of his past of his sisters death many years ago, Perla also does not disclose much of her past before her adoption.
When we are not reading about the Wultz family we are following Leewood Folcrum Inmate 82145 and Leewood doesn't have much to say about what happened to those 3 teenage girls 23 years ago , but it was a blood massacre and didn't end well for many.
If you love unhinged psychopathic characters , crazy plot twists and fast paced thrillers then is is a book for you and I promise you , you will be gasping multiple times . This unputdownable book will be in my top 10 for 2024 , at one point my husband said to me " that book must be really good you haven't moved a muscle in 2 hours "!!
I thank you Netgalley , Thomas & Mercer and A.R. Torre for this riveting digital ARC I feel honored I was gifted this advanced copy !!...more
This toxic thriller takes us on a trip through the the world of psychedelic therapy to treat addictionsThis is a Thriller with an Important message !
This toxic thriller takes us on a trip through the the world of psychedelic therapy to treat addictions with a lot of deaths along the way.
High Society is a page turner crime mystery that grazes the topic of the global epidemic around substance abuse and that addictions come in all forms. I loved how the author was able use a current topic that is not discussed enough and was able to turn it into a deadly thriller with so much realism.
With out giving too much away the main character Holly is psychiatrist who is using her expertise in the psychedelics to help treat her patients to block and end their addictions .
Holly has an elite group of wealthy patients that call themselves "The Tribe" who's wealth backgrounds vary from famous musicians , lavish careers , or born into money.
"The Tribe" is a toxic bunch I tell yah and they have all kinds of crazy addictions . When one of the group members makes an accusation against Dr. Holly Danvers , well things start to get twisty and someone's life is cut short followed by many more deaths!!
I have to say the author did an excellent job as I dashed through this story so quickly and just when I thought I had the suspect figured out Daniel threw in another red herring to keep me digging for more, as the author completely conned me on this one !
Although at times the story seemed a bit far fetched with the use of "Psychedelic's" through IV to treat addiction, it totally worked for the story , and after reading the story I did some research and sure enough there are some studies and trials being done showing it can help and reduce addictions .
This book really had me thinking a lot , only if this really could be a new age break through to help those that need it !
The only thing I did not like in the book , was I did have problems relating to the character at times she out right annoyed me , but it was so slight that it did not stop me from devouring this twisted page turner .
I really think fans of True Crime and Harlan Coben movies will be "Addicted" to this read and YES pun intended ! ** Trigger warnings to Addictions , Trauma , Drug Abuse and sexual abuse **
Thank you Netgalley , Simon & Schuster Canada and Daniel Kalla for this Digital ARC!!
"I'm starting with the lie. My name is not my name. My life is not my life. It is time for you- for the world WOW , just WOW!! 4.5 Mysterious Stars !
"I'm starting with the lie. My name is not my name. My life is not my life. It is time for you- for the world - to know the truth."
A Very Bad Thing is an explosive mystery, that eludes the reader to keep following the bread crumbs laid before you .With multiple red herrings, lots of secrets and so many twists & turns it will keep your head spinning !
With out giving too much away as you need to read this little gem for your self. A Very Bad Thing is a captivating psychological thriller that keeps you guessing to the very end, although there is the off little exaggerated scenarios it totally works for this story.
Told from multiple POV's we start off meeting Columbia Jones a world renowned author who is on a book tour . As she is presenting a speech to her fans on stage, when a gentleman in the audience stands and gives Columbia the death stare and she faints in front of everyone. After being treated in the hospital Columbia resides back at their hotel with her daughter Darian. The next morning when Riley a hired journalist goes to meet Columbia for their final interview she is met with a cold stare and a LOT of blood!! Has Columbia been murdered or did she take her own life ??
Through out the story with the persuasive writing style and great pacing we are introduced to a novel called The Legacy which we are shared bits and pieces of here and there which only heightens adds to the mystery in this intense gripping novel and leaves you questing everything and every character . Do you really know anyone ?? So may lies !
"Love makes people do awful things"
This was my first read by J.T. Ellison and she just gained a new fan, I truly loved her writing style and appreciate a mystery that keeps me guessing and is full of surprises!
I really think fans of Verity , Yellowface and The Housemaid will devour this mystery very quickly !!
Thank you Netglalley , Thomas & Mercer and J.T Ellison for this digital ARC!!...more
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