After reading If You Tell by Gregg Olsen, I was determined to devour as many books by this author as possible. Unfortunately, Lying Next to Me was not all that I hoped it to be. I’m not sure if I had unrealistic expectations after reading one exceptional book by the author or if it just…
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When I Was You by Minka Kent: Book Review
After taking a break from reading, I wanted to get back into it with easy-to-read thrillers that grab my attention from page one and keep me entertained with a satisfyingly quick pace. When I Was You by Minka Kent checked all those boxes, which is why I read it beginning to end on a three-hour…
Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey: Book Review
I read Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey after If You Tell by Gregg Olsen revived my love for reading. It was an exciting book that only took me about a week to read, which is quick seeing I didn’t have much time. Few books keep me up past my bedtime, and this was one of…
If You Tell by Gregg Olsen: Book Review
I picked up If You Tell by Gregg Olsen on a whim, it was recommended by my Kindle, so I didn’t do any research and dived right in. Before you do the same, I suggest that you do read up on it first. Although it was a great book, it was rather disturbing. The author…
The Damselfly by Susi Holliday (Banktoun #3): Book Review
I finished The Damselfly by Susi Holliday two days ago, and I’m still angry at the author! The Damselfly is the third and final book in the Banktoun series. The first two books were plenty dark and sad, so I should have seen it coming, but this one still took me by surprise. Even though it’s been…
Our Little Secret by Roz Nay: Book Review
I discovered Our Little Secret by Roz Nay (#affiliate) because one of my favorite authors, Chevy Stevens, posted about it on her Facebook page. It sounded right up my alley, so I bought it without hesitation. I read it in about a week and finally finished it last night. I’m still processing how I felt about it; hopefully,…
The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Belle: Book Review
I finished The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Belle two nights ago and I have mixed feelings. The plot was interesting so I REALLY wanted to love it, but I didn’t. My biggest issue was that the writing overly-explaining everything and was predictable – something that I struggle with my own writing as well. Despite cringing…
Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh: Book Review
Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh is my second read by this author. After reading I Let You Go, I knew I had to read more! While I did not love Let Me Lie quite as much as I Let You Go, this was a great read with a story unlike anything I’ve read before….
Willow Walk by S.J.I. Holliday: Book Review, Banktoun #2
Willow Walk by S.J.I. Holliday is the second book in the Banktoun trilogy. It is also my fourth read by the author who also goes by Susi Holliday. Her other books, Violet, The Lingering, and Black Wood were all great and I just can’t stop reading everything she’s written. Personally, I liked Willow Walk even…
Black Wood by SJI Holliday: Banktoun #1, Book Review
I finished Black Wood by SJI Holliday a few days ago and I am already reading the sequel. SJI or Susi Holliday has been one of my favorite authors ever since I read Violet. Since then I have bought all her books and have been reading the heck out of them. My second read by…
Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens: Book Review
I started Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens when I only had a mass-produced paperback copy. It was amazing and I was really into the book and got five chapters in before I could no longer stand handling the difficult format of it. I immediately ordered a hardcover and I finished it just a few days…
An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen: Book Review
An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen caught my eye while I was browsing new books to buy. I have already read The Wife Between Us that was co-written by the authors so I knew it would be good. While I found An Anonymous Girl really interesting and unique, there was something that…
The Other Mother by Carol Goodman: Book Review
The Other Mother by Carol Goodman was recommended to me by a friend who shares my love for thrillers – the darker, the better. This was my first book by Carol Goodman, but I already have more books by her on the way. The Other Mother was different, it was a unique story full of…
The Shadows by Alex North: Book Review
The Shadows by Alex North is my second book by this author. I had my eye on both The Shadows and The Whisper Man for ages so I bought both at once. I was absolutely floored by The Whisper Man, you can read my review of it here. The moment I finished it, I picked…
The Whisper Man by Alex North: Book Review
The Whisper Man by Alex North has been on my radar for a while. It was recommended for me on Goodreads and I was immediately intrigued by the cover. It took me a while to finally buy it and read it. I loved it so much and I’m now kicking myself for not reading it…
The Lingering by SJI Holliday: Book Review
I binge-read The Lingering by SJI Holliday in just two days. My first experience with SJI Holliday was Violet. Violet was a really unique book that was inspired by the author’s personal travel experiences. The Lingering is different from Violet and any other book I’ve ever read for that matter. There is a lot to…
I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh: Book Review
I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh may have a slow start but it accelerates to the speed of light. At once point, I found myself getting bored and I almost put it down. I am so glad I stuck to it because WOW, this book blew me away. Also, I have to do something…
I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll: Book Review
I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll is my first book by this author. It came up advertised for me on Goodreads, and I didn’t even read the synopsis. I read the title, saw the cover and glanced at the reviews before buying a copy of the book. In the first few pages, I got…
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins: Book Review
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins is the second book I’ve read by this author. My first, of course, was Girl on the Train. It was the first book I read with so many twists, and I was super excited to read more by Paula Hawkins. The first time I tried to read it, I…
Into the Jungle by Erica Ferencik: Book Review
I bought Into the Jungle by Erica Ferencik the moment I finished The River at Night. I wouldn’t have picked either book out in a bookstore, despite their pretty covers, because they are not in my preferred genre. It came to my bookshelf via a water-themed book lot that included some of my favorite psychological…
The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn: Book Review
The Woman in the Window is a great book that I remember clear as day a year after reading. A reader friend just read it and was raving about it and it made my own love for the book resurface. Let me start by saying that this is a WEIRD book. But that’s what I…
Never Let You Go by Chevy Stevens: Book Review
Never Let You Go by Chevy Stevens was my third book by the author. My first book by Chevy Stevens was Those Girls and I found it too graphic for my tastes. Next I read Still Missing, which was still disturbing but not enough to turn me off. I ended up buying a whole bunch…
The Wives by Tarryn Fisher: Book Review
I read The Wives by Tarryn Fisher in a single weekend. This wasn’t one of those free-time weekends either. A lot of work was put off and the book came with me on errands. I almost shushed the cashier when it was finally my turn to pay at the grocery store. When I finally finished,…
Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins Clark: Book Review
I finished Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins Clark late last night! I started reading it just a week ago and despite my busy schedule, I couldn’t put it down. While the book was interesting and had some great twists, it did read a little old. If you’re looking for a quick read, this…
Second Life by S.J. Watson: Book Review
Second Life by S.J. Watson is a book that I was very excited to read, but I didn’t find too memorable. This was my second book by S.J. Watson, the first being Before I Go To Sleep. While I was obsessed with the first book I read by the author, I just wasn’t as into…
I Am Not Esther by Fleur Beale: Book Review
I Am Not Esther by Fleur Beale was a great book that I read before I started writing reviews. However, I remember it well and read the two sequels, one of which I already reviewed. The series is about a family growing up in a religious cult. The first book, I Am Not Esther, introduces…
Overture by Skye Warren: North Security #1 – Book Review
I read Overture by Skye Warren back in December 2019 but I never got around to reviewing it. Part of me was embarrassed that I even read it, to be honest. Like many things that I buy, I discovered Skye Warren in a Facebook ad. While I am an avid reader, erotica is not my…
Still Missing by Chevy Stevens: Book Review
I finished Still Missing by Chevy Stevens yesterday. Despite being extremely busy and in somewhat of a reading rut, I blew through this book. My first experience with the author was mixed. I found Those Girls by Chevy Stevens unnecessarily disturbing and I still don’t know if I enjoyed reading it. Still Missing, on the…
Those Girls by Chevy Stevens: Book Review
Those Girls by Chevy Stevens is a book that I read before After the Fire. However, I wasn’t ready to review it until today. This was an extremely disturbing book and while I had to finish reading it, I often wish I hadn’t started it. Even though I enjoy scary books, I’m not a huge…
After the Fire by Will Hill: Book Review
After the Fire by Will Hill is a book that I knew little about when I picked it up. Somehow, it ended up right on theme with all my latest reads. Cults and fires are popular literary topics! This was one of the books that I saw advertised on Goodreads and bought without looking at…
The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes: Book Review
The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes is the second book I read by the author. Yes, I am one of those weird people who happened to read The Arsonist first. I loved it so much that I bought this book immediately. Since all of the reviews on her other book complained that…
The Arsonist by Stephanie Oakes: Book Review
I finished The Arsonist by Stephanie Oakes last night and I have no idea when or if I will ever stop raving about it. Never have I been angrier about a review on Goodreads. Not that 3.99 stars is terrible, but it just isn’t fair for this mind-blowing book. I will do my best to…
The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney: Book Review
The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney is one of a handful of books that I have read at least 10 times. I first read it in late middle or early high school and I enjoy it just as much now as I did then. In fact, I’m overdo for a re-read…
Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls by Lynn Weingarten: Book Reads
Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls by Lynn Weingarten is a book that I put down after a chapter. I was binging psychological thrillers and this seemed too young for me at first. The characters are in high school and I graduated nine years ago, so I just couldn’t relate. A few months later, I picked…
Violet by S.J.I. Holliday: Book Review
Violet by S.J.I. Holliday is a unique book that grabbed my attention from page one. Not just because it was incredibly dark and mysterious – there was a gross perverted Russian man involved. I loved that the book was set on a trip in various countries, most of which I have been to! It was…
Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman: Book Review
Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman was on my ‘to read’ list ever since I read her first book, Something in the Water. So apparently people have given the author a hard time because Catherine Steadman is originally an English actress. She is best known for playing Mabel Lane Fox in series 5 of ITV drama…
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware: Book Review
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware is definitely my favorite book by the author. While I had a few issues with it, the ending in particular, I loved almost everything else. The story was unique, the twists were crazy but the ending was just a little rushed. Ruth Ware’s books have been hit…
Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris: Book Review
Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris was my third book by this author. Of course, I started with Behind Closed Doors, then devoured The Breakdown and finally got Bring Me Back delivered to my doorstep. Sans yellow Russian dolls, I already had a bunch of those laying around. You’ll get it when you read the…
Fingerprinted Hearts by Amy Spitzfaden: Book Review
Fingerprinted Hearts by Amy Spitzfaden is an amazing book that has a little bit of everything. Love, friendship, family bonds and, of course, strong inspiring female characters. This was my second novel by Amy Spitzfaden and I really enjoyed it. I binge books and have read at least 150 since I have read Fingerprinted Hearts….
The Cabin by Natasha Preston: Book Review
The Cabin by Natasha Preston was a much anticipated read for me. I skipped seven books on my “read next” list after I loved The Cellar so much. Maybe I set the bar too high or I wasn’t in the right mood, but I really didn’t like this book. One of the things I hated…
The Dinner by Herman Koch: Book Review
Reading The Dinner by Herman Koch was an interesting literary as well as culinary experience. It was a unique read because the entire story took place over one dinner. The entire book is even split into courses: aperitif, appetizer, main course, dessert and digestif. The story itself is different and unexpected from anything else I…
What My Sister Knew by Nina Laurin: Book Review
What My Sister Knew by Nina Laurin is the third book I read by this author. The Starter Wife and Girl Last Seen were both great reads and this book was no different. This story had two timelines. One where Andrea is a teenager and another where she is an adult. Andrea’s twin brother Eli…
The Breakdown by B.A. Paris: Book Review
The Breakdown by B.A. Paris is my second book by the author of one of the most disturbing books I’ve read. Behind Closed Doors was an intense book full of darkness and twists. I expected no less from The Breakdown. It wasn’t quite as crazy but I may have set the bar too high. It…
I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney: Book Review
This was another book that I discovered by accident when buying a lot of books. I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney is a book about an actress with a mysterious past. It took me a while to get into but the twists kept me reading and wondering! Alice Feeney is known for her…
The Cellar by Natasha Preston: Book Review
The Cellar by Natasha Preston is the first book by this author that I have heard so much about. This wasn’t her best-rated book on Goodreads, in fact it had much lower ratings than all her other books. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and if this is one of her worst, then I can’t wait…
Harry Potter Read by Daniel Radcliffe – FREE
This is not a drill! I repeat, this. Is. Not. A. Drill. Daniel Radcliffe recorded himself reading the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone. But that’s not all! Other celebs will be reading other chapters in the book, and it’s completely free. The audio is available on Spotify but you can…
The Lying Game by Ruth Ware: Book Review
The Lying Game by Ruth Ware is my fourth book by the author and I have no idea why I haven’t reviewed any yet! You’ll have to stay tuned for the others. My first experience with her had an amazing plot and buildup, yet a disappointing and rushed ending. The second book I read by…
The Starter Wife by Nina Laurin: Book Review
I discovered The Starter Wife by Nina Laurin purely coincidentally. It was abandoned along with with another book near a trashcan on a rainy day. Shame on whoever left it there, but one person’s trash is another’s treasure! Girl Last Seen was a great book and the moment I finished it, I ordered The Starter…
8 Books That I Will Read & Review Next
I have always loved to read but I have phases when I binge books like it’s my job (if only.) Currently, I’m reading I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney and I plan on finishing it tonight. After that, there are three books that I have already reviewed. They are scheduled for posting in…
Book Review: I’m a Therapist, and My Patient is Going to be the Next School Shooter
Facebook has discovered that I am a bookworm and is now bombarding me with ads for all sorts of books. My husband is upset, my wallet is upset but I am so excited to get so many cool suggestions! One of them was I’m a Therapist, and My Patient is Going to be the Next…
The Other Woman by Sandie Jones: Book Review
The Other Woman by Sandie Jones: when a woman falls in love with someone, one of her biggest fears is that another woman will come between them. While most women who are fighting for a man’s attention are competing with another potential date, Emily is competing with someone who Adam can’t leave: his mother. The…
When She Returned by Lucinda Berry: Book Review
When She Returned by Lucinda Berry revolves around one of my favorite topics ever: CULTS! Well, just one cult. But you get the point. I read When She Returned right after reading The Perfect Child by the same author. When I say right after I mean I literally read the last sentence of one book…
The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry: Book Review
The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry: Janie is a young child who loves and manipulates her father but fails to bond with her mother. The child comes in between the couple because the father fails to see her shortcomings including her treatment of the mother. This may sound familiar to a book recently reviewed, Baby…
Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman: Book Review
Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman was another book that came in my set of water-themed hardcover psychological thrillers. If you read as much as I do, I highly recommend checking out book lots on eBay and Facebook Marketplace. You don’t always find what you are looking for, but you might just discover something…
The Never List by Koethi Zan: Book Review
I read The Never List last year when I was binge reading psychological thrillers like my life depended on it. Some of the stories I read have blurred in my memory. Others disappeared completely. Earlier this year, I picked out an interesting looking book from my extensive library. I was a few pages in before…
Adultery by Paulo Coelho: Book Review
The name Paulo Coelho might ring a bell, and it should. He is the author of one of the best known books in the world, The Alchemist. I’m embarrassed to say that I have not read his other books yet. But I was definitely intrigued when I heard about Adultery. Classics meet 50 Shades of…
Girl Last Seen by Nina Laurin: Book Review
This book was nowhere near my radar. I discovered it coincidentally while scrolling on Marketplace, as one does while peeing. Turns out a crazy lady in my neighborhood was selling 20 books for $20. Most were by Jodi Picoult so I couldn’t resist making the purchase. But the book that caught my eye was Girl…
The River at Night by Erica Ferencik: Book Review
Once upon a time I paid someone $15 on eBay for a set of five hard cover books. Funny enough, they were all water-themed! One of these books was The River at Night by Erica Ferencik. It sat on my shelf for over a year until I finally picked it up and devoured it in…
Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage: Book Review
I picked up Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage after being told by several people that it was unsettling. It was not only unsettling but it was also caught my attention right away. To my delight, it got crazier with each chapter, until…. well, I’ll got to that in a minute. “Meet Hanna. She’s the sweet-but-silent…
Being Magdalene by Fleur Beale: Book Review
Being Magdalene is the third book in a series by Fleur Beale. The series is about a family growing up in a religious cult. The first book, I Am Not Esther, introduces us to this world and the characters. The second book, I Am Rebecca takes place several years later and focuses on another character…
The Woman in the Wall by Patrice Kindl: Book Review
I had just finished Odd Child Out and was slightly tipsy from wine tasting. I wanted a find shorter book that would still be interesting. So I browsed my library, packed to the brim with second-hand books from Saver’s 50% off days. That’s when I found The Woman in the Wall by Patrice Kindl! The…
Odd Child Out by Gilly Macmillan: Book Review
Earlier this year Gilly Macmillian got me out of my reading slump with her book What She Knew. If you read my review of it, you’ll know that I didn’t love it or hate it. But I did enjoy it enough to buy The Perfect Girl, another book by Gilly Macmillan. Odd Child Out happens…
Fit2Fat2Fit by Drew Manning: Book Review
I discovered Drew Manning’s Fit2Fat2Fit on Hulu. The TV show, available on Hulu and other streaming websites is called Fit to Fat to Fit. I knew nothing about it and just wanted to watch something that would motivate me to work out more. The show led me to wanting to learn more about the original…
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris: Book Review
This book was recommended to be by another avid reader of psychological thrillers. She mentioned it to me with a warning, saying that Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris was dark. I laughed. After all, I grew up watching horror movies. Not just the typical ones like the Ring. I saw some pretty horrible stuff….
It’s Always the Husband by Michele Campbell: Book Review
I spent all of 2019 reading psychological thrillers. I read some super dark books and it was nice to take a break from the violence. But part of me began to miss that world. That is why I picked up It’s Always the Husband by Michele Campbell. It actually showed up in a Facebook ad…
The Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty: Book Review
Finally, my mission to reading all of Liane Moriarty’s adult books is complete. It has been my mission ever since I fell in love with the author a year ago. After my disappointment at Three Wishes, I almost put off reading the remaining two books. But The Last Anniversary was awesome and so was The…
The Institute by Stephen King: Book Review
Stephen King’s The Institute is one of Stephen King’s latest releases, and it proves that the master of horror and science fiction is not out of steam yet! He keeps churning out voluminous masterpieces – and The Institute doesn’t disappoint. I’ll only give a small snapshot of a Goodreads summary, because in my opinion it…
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: Book Review
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson is an f-bomb filled self-help book that presents a counterintuitive approach to living a good life. I picked up this book after reading Brendon Burchard’s High Performing Habits. The two books couldn’t be more different, but there were a few similarities. In particular, both…
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng: Book Review
I just finished Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng in just four days! Since I’m quickly running out of TV shows to watch, I was in a hurry to watch the show on Hulu. I read the book without even seeing a trailer for the show. After just a few chapters, I was hooked and…
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty: Book Review
Nine Perfect Strangers is my favorite book by Liane Moriarty. You may gasp and say, “but what about Big Little Lies?” Meh, I enjoyed it but I didn’t fall head over heels for it. It also took me a few tries to get into. Nine Perfect Strangers, on the other hand, had me hooked from…
The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty: Book Review
I just finished The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty and I really enjoyed it. I picked up Little Fires Everywhere right after and despite the dramatic start, I am not as excited about it as I was about The Last Anniversary. It was a nice surprise after the disappointing read that was Three Wishes. Since…
High Performing Habits by Brendon Burchard: Book Review
I just finished High Performing Habits by Brendon Burchard. Before you read my review, I wanted to share a few facts with you. First of all, this is the first self-help book I have ever read. Second, I took a photo of it on a shelf with Steven King because I was more scared of…
Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty: Book Review
Liane Moriarty is one of my favorite authors of all time. Her books such as What Alice Forgot, Nine Perfect Strangers and Her Husband’s Secret are among my all time favorites. Of course I’ve also read her more popular books Big Little Lies and Truly Madly Guilty, but these did not make my favorites list….
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty: Book Review
Today I received what I believe is the last Liane Moriarty book that I haven’t read yet. I ordered The Last Anniversary the moment I started reading Three Wishes. The author made her way into my heart the as I read my first book by her. Alice Forgot was a really great book and has…
You by Caroline Kepnes: Book Review
You by Caroline Kepnes is an award winning thriller, known for being on the list of one of Suspense Magazines Best Books of 2014. It was also made into a TV-show featured first on Lifetime and then on Netflix in 2018. I first heard about it by seeing the ads on the NYC subway. This…
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn: Book Review
The Grownup was the last Gillian Flynn book that I had read. After Gone Girl, Sharp Objects and Dark Places I was dying for more from the author. She currently doesn’t have any other books published. If you haven’t already, I definitely recommend that you read The Grownup. What is the Grownup about? “A canny…
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn: Book Review
Gillian Flynn is best known for her bestseller novel that was made into a movie. Of course, I am talking about Gone Girl, a.k.a. the book that every single psychological thriller is compared to. While Gone Girl was a great book that broke the literary world, I was much more fascinated by Sharp Objects. It…
What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan: Book Review
Last year I read 45 books! I was excited to start 2020 reading up a storm. Somehow it didn’t happen. I picked up four books, got a few pages in and forgot about them. Finally, my fifth book caught and kept my attention. What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan was the first book I read…
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: Book Review
It’s a strange time when most of the world is stuck indoors and people are either encouraged not to or not allowed to leave their homes. This is a great time to make a cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate or all of the above and curl up with a good book. I highly recommend…
Sweetpea & In Bloom by C.J. Skuse: Book Review
“When she was good, she was very, very good. When she was bad, she was deadly. Rhiannon is your average girl next door, settled with her boyfriend and little dog…but she’s got a killer secret. Although her childhood was haunted by a famous crime, Rhinannon’s life is normal now that her celebrity has dwindled. By…
Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson: Book Review
One of my most recent reads has been Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson. It is basically the psychological thriller version of 50 First Dates. Except instead of a young woman going to the same diner every morning, Christine is waking up in a house that she doesn’t recognize next to a man that she…
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