I enjoyed this thriller so much! It had the things I love in a good psychological thriller including:
Never knowing wtf a character was going to do PlotI enjoyed this thriller so much! It had the things I love in a good psychological thriller including:
Never knowing wtf a character was going to do Plot twists turns and surprises Creepy kids PTA moms Helicopter moms Impending doom and dread AND
Another excellent read by McFadden!!! The main characters are trapped in a snow storm at what is suppose to be an abandoned mansion in New York. As thAnother excellent read by McFadden!!! The main characters are trapped in a snow storm at what is suppose to be an abandoned mansion in New York. As they explore the house the wife discovers that it’s former owner was a world renowned psychologist and author. When the wife discovers a secret room in the mansion, that’s when all hell breaks loose. But you’ll have to read it to find out what happens! No Spoilers here ...more
Super creepy! When a hinsband hires a caretaker for his injured and I’ll wife, he gets more than he bargained for. The care taker is inquisitive and sSuper creepy! When a hinsband hires a caretaker for his injured and I’ll wife, he gets more than he bargained for. The care taker is inquisitive and smart and soon she finds out what it really going on behind closed doors ...more
You know when you ‘ discover’ a new author and you have to read everything they’ve ever written immediately? That’s where I’m at with McFadden.
A groupYou know when you ‘ discover’ a new author and you have to read everything they’ve ever written immediately? That’s where I’m at with McFadden.
A group of friends go on a trip, but they never make it to their destination. One by one they get killed while trying to navigate from their car to their destination. McFadden is amazing at writing twisting/thrilling tales that are full of surprises, turns, misdirection and unpredictable endings. So grab a McFadden book , your emotional support blanket, favorite pet, and a glass of your favorite beverage before buckling up and enjoying the ride!...more
This book made me ask how well do I know members of my own family. I don’t know where Frieda McFaddens ideas come from but I hope she never runs out oThis book made me ask how well do I know members of my own family. I don’t know where Frieda McFaddens ideas come from but I hope she never runs out of plots. I’ve read so many of her books now and I still love them. And I love the tiny bit of carryover between books that you catch if you’re paying attention. Similar to Easter eggs In movies. ...more
McFadden is always a reliable, four star psychological thriller! As I said in the previous review, I have recently found this author and I’m going to McFadden is always a reliable, four star psychological thriller! As I said in the previous review, I have recently found this author and I’m going to devour everything they have written!
The main character of this book is doing her first overnight in the psych ward. First of all the psych ward has to be full of interesting characters. Second of all, nobody wants to be there when the lights go out. Why? Because when the ‘bodies hit the floor’. you’ll never be able to guess who doesn’t make it until morning. And as always, there will be a mind blowing twist at the end of this book.!...more
Mind blowing plot twist! You’ll never see it coming. Just relax and enjoy the ride that this book is going to take you on. Have I mentioned how much IMind blowing plot twist! You’ll never see it coming. Just relax and enjoy the ride that this book is going to take you on. Have I mentioned how much I’m loving Frieda McFaddens books? This one was an extra special treat!...more
“to realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation”
I have no idea why it took me so long to read this book. It’s like a modern day fable that tea“to realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation”
I have no idea why it took me so long to read this book. It’s like a modern day fable that teaches valuable lessons. A very short read for such a brilliant message. I will be reading more by this author!...more
Kill Her Twice by Stacey Lee is a fun historical thriller. The plot was well thought out and the characters are very likable. The author did a wonderfKill Her Twice by Stacey Lee is a fun historical thriller. The plot was well thought out and the characters are very likable. The author did a wonderful job of keeping the reader in the year 1932 with On point historical references. The setting is Chinatown, Los Angeles. Lulu Wong, a silver screen goddess, has been murdered. The Chow sisters are going to find out who did it because they cannot trust that the law will catch her murderer. So in between selling flowers and helping their pregnant mom, May, Gemma and Peony join the luxurious world Lulu was a part of in hopes of uncovering her killer. They must solve this terrible crime before the killer turns their focus on the three sisters.
The beautiful cover on this book really drew me to it. It is sure to draw other readers to it too! But my absolute favorite part of this whole book was how it centered around strong female characters - so inspirational!...more
Blake Brenner is a nice and normal 18-year-old with big plans for her future. She and her girlfriend, Ella are college bound and hope to join the SereBlake Brenner is a nice and normal 18-year-old with big plans for her future. She and her girlfriend, Ella are college bound and hope to join the Serena Society to ensure their future goals come to fruition. The biggest thing standing in their way is Blake’s drinking. See, when Blake drinks, she turns into “Big Bad B “a good time, girl who has zero self-control.
Big Bad B hurts people and leaves Blake to clean up the mess. But there are a lot of messes you can’t work on until you realize you’re an alcoholic. Blake thinks she needs the alcohol in order to function in social settings. Some of her friends actually encourage it where as other friends are trying to get her to realize she has a problem.
This book can really help teenagers and young adults recognize that they have a problem with alcohol abuse. It’s well written and a pretty accurate portrayal of teenagers who drink to excess....more
This book had an ‘ok’ plot but the characters were hard for me to have an opinion about. I was going to read the second book in this series (the scholThis book had an ‘ok’ plot but the characters were hard for me to have an opinion about. I was going to read the second book in this series (the scholar) but by the time I finished this book I was done with the characters and the story. I am looking forward to reading another stand alone book by this author in the future, but this series isn’t for me...more
The stories were fun but the recipes were too Americanized. Great Indian food take time. When you use short cuts you can taste them. That being said tThe stories were fun but the recipes were too Americanized. Great Indian food take time. When you use short cuts you can taste them. That being said this is a great book for someone new to cooking or people who are limited on ingredients!...more
This is one of the best ‘basics of cooking Indian foods’ Indian cookbooks I have come across. The recipes are authentic and easy to follow. I checked This is one of the best ‘basics of cooking Indian foods’ Indian cookbooks I have come across. The recipes are authentic and easy to follow. I checked this book out from my local library but fell In love with it and ordered a copy because of how many recipes I have made and loved from it. ...more
I honestly didn’t know if I wanted to read There is a Door in this Darkness by Kristin Cashore Because it is very political. Truthfully, I’m not into I honestly didn’t know if I wanted to read There is a Door in this Darkness by Kristin Cashore Because it is very political. Truthfully, I’m not into politics and I understand that that will upset some, but there will also be a group of people cheering me on for not letting it stress me out. This book takes place during Covid and the 2020 election. The main character, Wilhelmina, is a teenager who is very stressed at the thought of Trump winning the 2020 election. After all, she barely made it through 2016-2020 with him being in office. She is so hyper focused on the election, that it has affected all aspects of her life. The best part of this book is Wilhelmina ‘s three aunts. They are not related to her by blood, but they are family, and they are very wise. They often tell her that when she feels things around her changing, she needs to look for “a door“. It is not a real door, but a feeling of a door. The three aunts are also against Trump Spending another four years as president. Due to covid they are Living with Wilhelmina and They are not in their home state. (Coincidentally a swing state)the aunts are worried that their mail ballots will not arrive in time for them to vote. In addition to those two plots there are some supernatural elements that are fun but overshadowed by all the hate for Trump. ...more
July Fielding wakes up one morning, and everyone is gone- even the animals! And thus brings The Only Girl in Town by Ally Condie.
We follow July and hJuly Fielding wakes up one morning, and everyone is gone- even the animals! And thus brings The Only Girl in Town by Ally Condie.
We follow July and her current day search to find others and to try and solve the mystery as to why she was left here alone. July finds creepy messages left all over town telling her to ‘find th3m’ (there’s a reason they use a ‘3’ and not an ‘e’ but I’ll let you find that out). Who is she suppose to find? The book also has flashbacks of July interacting with her family, friends, School, and boyfriend.
Nothing about this book is normal. The writing style and short chapters are unique way for the author to keep reading readers intrigued. The characters are not going to be memorable to me, and neither was the storyline. So much untapped potential lies in this books plot. The ending was so bad that I wish I had never started the book to begin with.
You may know him as the Fonz or Gene Cousineau (or any characters he has played in between), but you probably don’t really know Henry Winkler. Being HYou may know him as the Fonz or Gene Cousineau (or any characters he has played in between), but you probably don’t really know Henry Winkler. Being Henry is a fabulous memoir based on the life of Henry Winkler, and his many adventures in life and acting. I learned so much in this book about somebody who I thought I actually knew. Henry has been an actor longer than I’ve been alive, and I grew up watching him on television. Even though we feel like we know actors from TV, we really don’t know who they are as a person until they tell us. And boy does Henry tell us in this book. So many surprising interactions with other actors (I did not know how close Henry and John Ritter were) that I adore, stories of Henry’s life, that I never could’ve imagined took place, and just an overall ‘leaves you feeling good at the end’ book. How can you go wrong ready a book about the Fonz?? “Heyyyyy ...more
Marylee McDonald has written an honest, heart wrenching and compassionate memoir. Surrender is a wonderful book written to explain the authors journeyMarylee McDonald has written an honest, heart wrenching and compassionate memoir. Surrender is a wonderful book written to explain the authors journey through life to her son. Marylee was teenager who went into survival mode when her adoptive parents decide to get a divorce. In 1961, Marylee was devastated by her parents decisions, and thought she finally had it all when she fell in love with a Catholic boy. But when she finds herself pregnant, will she give her own child up for adoption(as she was), or will she raised him herself? Is it more important to be raised in your birth family, or to be given up in the name of love to a family who may be able to provide you with more?
The reader will go through all the ups and downs with this young mother, as she does her best to explain her choices to her son. The story this book tells will bring out many emotions and show a side of parenthood that most people aren’t even aware of. You will learn so much from this book and your heart will forever be changed! ...more
This book sounded a lot better to me than it actually was. Lol. The plot says it is a spy thriller about a mysterious MI6 agent who goes into hiding aThis book sounded a lot better to me than it actually was. Lol. The plot says it is a spy thriller about a mysterious MI6 agent who goes into hiding after a mission he works on goes south. But for me, The Cleaner by Mark Dawson, was a non trilling spy book that left me bored and not entertained. I only finished it so I could leave an honest review.
John Milton (the ousted MI6 agent) is in hiding. Not only from the people that he works for- MI6 (British secret intelligence service), but also from the people he betrayed. The author tries to weave a thrilling story of espionage and escape that takes place in London’s East End. While in hiding, John falls in love with a single mother So of course he hast to protect them when MO6 comes after him.
I wasn’t a fan of the characters or the writing style. I do not anticipate reading any more books in this series and will not likely read any more books by this author. Maybe I am just not built for British spy books, only British spy movies in my future! Ha ha. ...more
Open Heart by Gregory D Williams is a four-star love story set in 1970’s America. Boy meets girl. They fall in love. Tragedy strikes! But this isn’t yOpen Heart by Gregory D Williams is a four-star love story set in 1970’s America. Boy meets girl. They fall in love. Tragedy strikes! But this isn’t your average love story. It’s a Romance. It’s a Thriller. It’s a Medical book- with a lot going on.
Gene is the son of a Doctor who is being raised to go into the medical field. After Gene’s whirlwind romance is over, he needs a complete change in life. In the end he feels like he has lost everything worth living for. He starts helping/observing one of the leading heart surgeons in the United States. On his journey, Gene hopes to heal his trauma and find out what his true path in life is. Can a person who experience so much trauma, so early in life, find a new life that they want to live? Can Gene ever find love again? Will he live a life that makes his father proud or forge his own path where he lives the life he wants?...more
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