Before the Devil Fell is one of those books where the premise is promising, yet finds itself bogged down by details that cause the plot to unravel a bBefore the Devil Fell is one of those books where the premise is promising, yet finds itself bogged down by details that cause the plot to unravel a bit at the seams. I'm the type of reader where oversights, such as problems having the ability to be solved by a few simple questions or baseline communication, can break a reading experience for me. While these issues did cause me to lower my rating, I still enjoyed the atmospheric element that the suffocating small town brought to the table. If you enjoy witchy stories during the fall season, I recommend you consider this one, as it's an easy, quick read with chills and thrills abundant.
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Before the Devil Fell is one of those books where the premise is promising, yet finds itself bogged down by details that cause the plot to unravel a bit at the seams. I'm the type of reader where oversights, such as problems having the ability to be solved by a few simple questions or baseline communication, can break a reading experience for me. While these issues did cause me to lower my rating, I still enjoyed the atmospheric element that the suffocating small town brought to the table. If you enjoy witchy stories during the fall season, I recommend you consider this one, as it's an easy, quick read with chills and thrills abundant.
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I'm just going to keep this one short, sweet, and to the point. If you haven't read many psychological thrillers, you'll likely enjoy Your Life Is MinI'm just going to keep this one short, sweet, and to the point. If you haven't read many psychological thrillers, you'll likely enjoy Your Life Is Mine more than I did. There's absolutely nothing wrong with this book; overall, I'd give it a "fine" stamp of approval, but I think the over-saturation of the market in this genre has made it more difficult to engage, surprise, and captivate readers. A slow burn with fairly predictable twists, but still an interesting read.
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I'm just going to keep this one short, sweet, and to the point. If you haven't read many psychological thrillers, you'll likely enjoy Your Life Is Mine more than I did. There's absolutely nothing wrong with this book; overall, I'd give it a "fine" stamp of approval, but I think the over-saturation of the market in this genre has made it more difficult to engage, surprise, and captivate readers. A slow burn with fairly predictable twists, but still an interesting read.
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WAAAAHHH! I need more DI Kim Stone! These books are top notchI'd like to thank Netgalley for my digital copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
WAAAAHHH! I need more DI Kim Stone! These books are top notch and I don't know that my thirst for them will ever be quenched. It seems each book is better than the last and that is a tough job. How do you improve excellence?
Ok, very late to the party as most of my GR friends have read this but they were right! This book was better than excellent. The short summary is that there is a cruel kidnapper(s) who is targeting wealthy families and snatching their children who are best friends. The couple who offers the highest amount ransom gets their child back; the other will die. Kim and her team sweep in and are determined to bring both children home.
This was a wild ride! The story was complex and well researched but easy to follow and sucked me right in. I couldn't put this down! We also got to see a little more backstory into one of her teammates, Kev Dawson, which I greatly enjoyed. Well-developed characters, well-written plot, well-researched details and facts; to me, this makes for a great read. I can only hope (and beg?) for another DI Kim Stone novel ASAP! Thanks Angela Marsons for another compulsive read!
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I'd like to thank Netgalley for my digital copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
WAAAAHHH! I need more DI Kim Stone! These books are top notch and I don't know that my thirst for them will ever be quenched. It seems each book is better than the last and that is a tough job. How do you improve excellence?
Ok, very late to the party as most of my GR friends have read this but they were right! This book was better than excellent. The short summary is that there is a cruel kidnapper(s) who is targeting wealthy families and snatching their children who are best friends. The couple who offers the highest amount ransom gets their child back; the other will die. Kim and her team sweep in and are determined to bring both children home.
This was a wild ride! The story was complex and well researched but easy to follow and sucked me right in. I couldn't put this down! We also got to see a little more backstory into one of her teammates, Kev Dawson, which I greatly enjoyed. Well-developed characters, well-written plot, well-researched details and facts; to me, this makes for a great read. I can only hope (and beg?) for another DI Kim Stone novel ASAP! Thanks Angela Marsons for another compulsive read!...more
It’s tough reviewing this one, because one the one hand, I loved the fact that Snowed In for Christmas is steamy and Becca is a FMC that I can root foIt’s tough reviewing this one, because one the one hand, I loved the fact that Snowed In for Christmas is steamy and Becca is a FMC that I can root for! She has a unique position as sorority house mom, is beautifully flawed, but doesn’t compromise just because others might think she is “too much” for them. On the other hand, the miscommunication trope on this one is SO heavy, that it feels like my entire focus was just on finding out what wires were crossed after Becca and Harrison’s first date and how if this issue had been solved immediately… there would be no book to read. I settled on a middle of the road rating, but I think the pros outweigh the cons here. If you enjoy a chilly setting with a steamy romance, put this one on your TBR!
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After reading and really enjoying Nanny Needed in 2021, my sister and I decided another Georgina Cross buddy read was in the cards! The author clearlyAfter reading and really enjoying Nanny Needed in 2021, my sister and I decided another Georgina Cross buddy read was in the cards! The author clearly knows how to write suspense and draw the reader in, while also crafting some wild and over the top twists, in the best way. This wasn’t quite as addicting for me as Nanny Needed, but I’m still glad that I read it.
With quite a large cast for a locked room mystery, we receive 6 POVs along the process of this story, some more prevalent than others, but all come together to tell the story of how Meghan died that fateful night “Ten Years Ago” in the prologue. Even though it seemed like the on again/off again boyfriend was the likely culprit, all have been lured to a beach house by an anonymous host to find out what really happened to the 17 year old girl. Everyone’s a suspect this time, and I think perhaps the reason that I wasn’t able to rate this one higher is due to the fact I was expecting one thing, and this book went in a different direction.
Going in, I thought that there would be a bit more buildup to the portion of Cal being brought in and the family deliberating on what to do with him. Maybe it is because Cal isn’t able to truly give his input in for basically the entire time that made things feel a bit repetitive and stuck in the middle, or maybe it was just my expectations of feeling like there would be more of an Agatha Christie cast pointing the finger at each other to keep the mystery portion alive. Either way, the ending was not exactly what I expected, but also unsurprising.
If you can go into this one knowing the ending is OTT with a dramatic flair and that the entire cast of characters are wholly unlikable, One Night is a fun domestic drama.
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What a clever idea for a story! While the mystery seems to take a backseat to the female relational dynamics, I wasn’t mad about it. If you love a dysWhat a clever idea for a story! While the mystery seems to take a backseat to the female relational dynamics, I wasn’t mad about it. If you love a dysfunctional family sprinkled with darker shades of comic relief, this is one you’ll want to pick up stat. I also recommend checking out the author’s note of explanation of how this story was inspired, and how she was able to write the book with her mother’s help brainstorming and bring these characters to life. A nice mystery option for those looking for something lighter during spooky season!
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”I was stripped bare in a world where I did not belong. A world of monsters and visions, where past and future had little meaning.”
A swashbuckling goo”I was stripped bare in a world where I did not belong. A world of monsters and visions, where past and future had little meaning.”
A swashbuckling good time to say the least! The world building in this book is so intricately detailed; I could practically feel the winter chill on my skin. The plot is complex, the characters are developed, and the author is not afraid to delve into the darker aspects of the Other. The only reason I’m not giving this 5 stars is due to the pacing lagging just a bit in the middle, and I was hoping the romance would develop a little more steadily in this installment, but overall this was a compelling read. I can even see myself giving it a higher rating upon a reread with the audiobook when it is time to prepare for book 2’s release.
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Incredibly fast paced, just like the author’s previous adult novels. I was a little disappointed that none of the twists surprised me, but that could Incredibly fast paced, just like the author’s previous adult novels. I was a little disappointed that none of the twists surprised me, but that could be due to the sheer amount of thrillers I’ve read and no fault of the author’s. Review to come!
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This one might be a big hit for fans of “You”, but don’t expect this book to be You 2.0. If THE GUEST ROOM was just a little shorter and more tightly This one might be a big hit for fans of “You”, but don’t expect this book to be You 2.0. If THE GUEST ROOM was just a little shorter and more tightly edited, I think it would have been the perfect, creepy read. I did find the main character to be quite unlikable, but I think that’s the point here. Some great twists and turns, and impossible to put down once you hit the last quarter of the book. Recommended to those looking for a summer popcorn suspense novel....more
This is my first book from the author, and I can see why she has so many loyal readers! The premise here is great; I love multiple threads that appearThis is my first book from the author, and I can see why she has so many loyal readers! The premise here is great; I love multiple threads that appear unrelated slowly tangling until you realize they are woven together after all, and Glass does a fantastic job of this. I wasn’t crazy about Kira’s pov, as her narrative tended to be more of the rambling inner monologue that jumped quickly between random thoughts, but I enjoyed the little dash of romantic tension between Grace and Aden. The ending is over the top, and you’ll need to go in with zero expectations, but there are so great twists to be found. Recommended for a quick beach read when you need a popcorn thriller.
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