Born a twin was very different for Molly Raven. She is the twin who worries about everything that happens around her and she is always trying to ke3.5
Born a twin was very different for Molly Raven. She is the twin who worries about everything that happens around her and she is always trying to keep herself safe and avoid getting hurt. She is a little paranoid and plenty introverted.
Then there is the other twin, Katie. She is the polar opposite. She is easy-going and adventurous. Katie moved from Nottingham to NYC through a sponsorship without telling Molly about it until she had accepted the position.
Then, Molly gets a call that changes her life. Her parents called to tell her, that Katie is dead and that the police are treating her death as a homicide.
Molly needs answers. Despite being terrified of flying, she travels to NYC and tries to piece together the life her sister had in the city, the people involved in her sister’s circle, and if any of them could be the one behind her death. Nevermind, that a killer is on the loose and she might be his/her next victim.
First Born had a good mix of suspense and disbelief. I liked it but didn't love it. There were two big twists. One I guessed, the other one took me by surprise.
It was interesting to learn about Molly and her anxieties. It has to be so hard living a life in fear all the time. Exhausting really!
I can’t wait for the next story by Will Dean!
Cliffhanger: No
3.5/5 Fangs
A complimentary copy was provided by Atria/Emily Bestler Books via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a must-read and I will say, it should also be a must-make movie.
How cool would it be to see these characters come to life?
After hearing so manThis is a must-read and I will say, it should also be a must-make movie.
How cool would it be to see these characters come to life?
After hearing so many good things about this book from Jayme, Holly, and Christina (to name a few), I had a huge FOMO. I knew I had to read Look Closer.
I can honestly say that I found it to be addicting. I listened to the audible every waking moment I had when I was not working and finished it in record time.
The characters were intriguing and I was rooting for Simon and Vicky Dobias almost from the very beginning. Yes, neither was perfect but I liked them individually. The other two characters that had a POV were Christian Newsome who is a financial advisor and Jane, the detective in charge of the investigation.
The murder of Lauren Betancourt was committed on Halloween night and maybe one of the main characters was the killer.
That is it. My lips are sealed in regards to any more details. I had none when I started it and I believe this is the way to go to get the most out of it.
Deception, intrigue, vengeance, revenge, and cleverness were all pieces that made this puzzle, one to be remembered.
A domestic suspense that had the right elements to attract this reviewer!
We all know the story. A man cheats. The woman he was having an affair with iA domestic suspense that had the right elements to attract this reviewer!
We all know the story. A man cheats. The woman he was having an affair with is found murdered. The husband becomes the main suspect.
Did he do it?
Vince Taylor had everything. He is the CEO of Kitztech, a successful tech company responsible for famous apps. He is married to his beautiful and lovely wife, Nicole. Then a new intern, Layla begins working for his company. He becomes entangled with Layla and when he decides to break things up with her, she is found dead in Central Park. Cause of death: blunt head trauma.
The cops, Detective Allison Barnes and detective Jack Lanner come knocking asking questions and all clues point to Vince as the prime suspect. They just have to prove it.
I did not feel any empathy toward Vince. After all, he had a good life and decided to throw it all away by cheating. He made his bed and now he had to lay in it. I wanted detective Barnes to get him for his lies. His wife deserved better!
Stephanie DeCarolis's debut novel was told from multiple POVs and had different timelines. The Guilty Husband was a fast-paced, addicting suspense novel that had me listening whenever I could. I do have to admit that I knew the ending from the very beginning but despite guessing it, I enjoyed the deliverance.
Cliffhanger: No
4/5 Fangs
A complimentary copy was provided by Harper 360-HQ digital via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Book friends, listen to me. Finding Tessa is a book that you won't be able to put down.
Who hasn't met a Tessa or know about a Tessa? Women who make tBook friends, listen to me. Finding Tessa is a book that you won't be able to put down.
Who hasn't met a Tessa or know about a Tessa? Women who make the wrong decisions about a man over and over. Women who are abused mentally or physically. I certainly do!
Tessa has had bad luck with "Assholes". Her latest "Asshole" has punched her in the face leaving her black and blue but this time she is going to disappear and make him pay for it. So when Jace Montgomery arrives at his home and his wife, Tessa is gone, he calls the cops. Of course, the cops know the drill. The husband did it especially after finding broken glass, hair, and blood. But is it always the husband?
With Finding Tessa, we get two different points of view. We are giving glimpses of the real Tessa and Jace. The more info I got, the more intricate the story became.
As a domestic thriller, Finding Tessa receives a two thumbs up from me. Both Tessa and Jace were smartly crafted. There was no way, I wouldn't sympathize with Tessa and her bad luck. With all the times' men have hurt her, she was due to find someone nice but looks can be deceiving.
Cliffhanger: No
4/5 Fangs
A complimentary copy was provided by Scarlet via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Goodnight Beautiful brought a few twists with it. Two of them took me completely by surprise. I had a couple of What-The-Heck-Just-Happened moments.
I Goodnight Beautiful brought a few twists with it. Two of them took me completely by surprise. I had a couple of What-The-Heck-Just-Happened moments.
I was glued to the pages. I couldn't turn them fast enough. I was thinking did I miss something? Do I need to read the last couple of pages again? And guess what? I did. I went back and made sure that what I read was right.
A psychologist, Sam Statler, and his beautiful new wife, Annie Potter, have left New York City and are relocating to his hometown to take care of his mother who suffers from dementia. Annie soon learns that her husband had a reputation when he was in high-school. His nickname was Stats which gives you an idea of the type of guy he was.
Shortly thereafter, Sam sets up a new practice on the lower floor of the house not knowing that all his confidential conversations with his patients are being overheard through a vent. Then, during a storm, Sam disappears. No one knows what happened to him. Not Annie, not the neighbor, and certainly not the police.
Good golly Miss Molloy, you did well!I was entertained by this unreliable narrator with a twist.
Was it perfect? Close. Almost.
Two things that made me not give it a five-star rating. First, the portrayal of the detectives. They dismissed Sam's disappearance way too easily. No real police work was involved. Second, the ending. It was too predictable and cookie-cutter for me.
Wow just wow!! Nail-bitting and suspenseful in the best way possible!
What a ride! Thank you so much Natalie Barelli for writing thiHAPPY RELEASE DAY!
Wow just wow!! Nail-bitting and suspenseful in the best way possible!
What a ride! Thank you so much Natalie Barelli for writing this dark thriller.
I devoured this book in one sitting. From the first page, I knew it was going to be good. Then I started getting worried about how the author was going to end the tale. I was thinking there was no way I was going to be surprised by it.
BUT. I. WAS.
I could feel my adrenaline surging through my veins the closer I got to the end. I was having palpitations with every twist and new discovery. Where is a beta-blocker when you need one?
Sorry, I seem to be digressing.
Unfaithful....The name of the book fits perfectly.
There is a marriage. There is a betrayal but there is so much more happening around the life of Anna Sanchez.
Let’s meet her.
Anna Sanchez is a married woman. She has two kids she adores and a husband she is obsessed with. She's also a math professor and is helping Alex with his thesis. A thesis that can change her life and his. Then Alex dies and she also finds out her husband is cheating.
Does she give up or fight for her family?
Read it now to find out.
Cliffhanger: No
5/5 Fangs
A complimentary copy was provided by Bookouture via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I know a good twist when I see one, and this one was outstanding!
Alicia Berenson is accused of shooting her husband Gabriel and killing him. No one knI know a good twist when I see one, and this one was outstanding!
Alicia Berenson is accused of shooting her husband Gabriel and killing him. No one knows why she does this or why she becomes mute after it. Was she unstable before she shot him? Or did someone else do the deed and she became so traumatized by the experience that she was not able to speak again?
This is exactly what psychotherapist Theo Faber wants to know. He has waited six years for the opportunity to work with Alicia. He applies for a job at the Grove, the place were Alicia is a patient and thankfully, he gets it. He begins right away trying to get Alicia to open up to him. Theo hopes he can help her although everyone thinks it's a waste of time. Many have tried and they have all have failed.
Can Theo be the one to break the cycle?
The Silent Patient was everything I thought it was going to be for me. A page-turner, good writing, interesting characters, and an end with a good twist.
Did I see it coming? My answer is a resounding yes. Yet, in a way, it took me completely by surprise. Hard to explain without spoilers.
I do hope to see this one on the big screen. It would be fun to watch Alicia and Theo's battle of wits.
I have to be honest here, when I invest in a fictional psychopath killer, I’m rooting for her or him (think Joe, think Dexter). I want them to succeedI have to be honest here, when I invest in a fictional psychopath killer, I’m rooting for her or him (think Joe, think Dexter). I want them to succeed.
I became very invested with the one in The Kind Worth Killing.
Ted Severson is a millionaire guy who recently learned his beautiful wife, Miranda is cheating with his new home building contractor. He's at the airport awaiting his flight from London to Boston and feeling angry, hurt, and drowning his sorrows in his martini when he meets Lily Kintner.
After a few drinks and a delay in their flight, he reveals to Lily that his wife is cheating and he wishes she was dead. Lily says that it could be arranged if he really wanted it. He only needs to plan it well and she can help him. She doesn’t see anything wrong with helping him murder his wife. After all, she deserves it for being a horrible person.
Don't you think Lily was super nice in offering to help Ted? Oh, Lily, you were brilliant! You didn't even bat an eyelash.
After learning more about Miranda, the more I had to agree with Lily, Miranda deserved to be whacked.
Of course, the more I read the Lily parts, in retrospect, it makes sense that she can do something like this. Lily has secrets. Big ones.
The Kind Worth Killing had a great twist but one that left me heartbroken. I also didn't particularly enjoy the ending. I know, some might think it was overdue but not this reader. My hope was crushed.
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