Maybe it's leftover from my fantasy reading days, but I love a book that begins with a map and a list of characters. A group of friends and their familMaybe it's leftover from my fantasy reading days, but I love a book that begins with a map and a list of characters. A group of friends and their families get together for a glamping weekend and a mystery ensues. Only we aren't sure what exactly the mystery is for most of the book. Who's missing? Who's injured? Who is dead? The author lays down an enjoyable narrative of breadcrumbs that kept me coming back for more. The end was maybe a bit too neat...too optimistic for me but other than that it was entertaining. ...more
I have mixed feeling on this book. It dragged on way too much in the first half, and the first big twist (the identity of the killer) was so predictabI have mixed feeling on this book. It dragged on way too much in the first half, and the first big twist (the identity of the killer) was so predictable. However, I did enjoy the back half of the book more... Not sure if it was enough to make up for the beginning. Time will tell. Maybe in a month I'll come back to this review with better feelings....more
One of Us is Dead was full of drama and twists and turns. The audiobook has a full cast of narrators, each fantastic at emoting their individual charaOne of Us is Dead was full of drama and twists and turns. The audiobook has a full cast of narrators, each fantastic at emoting their individual character. Lots of fun if you're looking for a trashy thriller....more
I went into First Lie Wins totally blind and I'm so glad I did. Unlike so many thrillers out there this books didn't rely on miscommunication or unbelI went into First Lie Wins totally blind and I'm so glad I did. Unlike so many thrillers out there this books didn't rely on miscommunication or unbelievable circumstances to push the plot forward. This was a proper cat and mouse game between an intelligent protagonist and a devious antagonist. The pace was quick. The story was fun and enjoyable. 5 stars ...more
I was excited for this one. I'm a fan of locked room mysteries and Nalini Singh, but the plot of There Should Have Been Eight was somehow both too fasI was excited for this one. I'm a fan of locked room mysteries and Nalini Singh, but the plot of There Should Have Been Eight was somehow both too fast and too slow. The characters were one-dimensional. I didn't care or connect with them because they simply weren't fleshed out enough. In the time we could have learned more about each we were instead treated to a completely pointless subplot that happened years before, which dragged the book way down. And the end... it was ok, I guess.... but not surprising in the least. It was overall just a bit of a let down....more
Megan Goldin's sequel to Night Swim transports true crime podcaster Rachel Krall into the world of serial killers and internet influencers. Dark CorneMegan Goldin's sequel to Night Swim transports true crime podcaster Rachel Krall into the world of serial killers and internet influencers. Dark Corners is an entertaining thriller but I doubt I'll remember it a year from now. The story has good flow with twists and turns and big personality characters. There was decidedly less rape in this one than Night Swim which is always a positive. My favorite part was the intermitted parts of the podcast. I'll definitely read the next in the series....more
This is my second Stacy Willingham novel and I realize this author isn't for me. Just like A Flicker in the Dark, the plot of Only if You're Lucky is This is my second Stacy Willingham novel and I realize this author isn't for me. Just like A Flicker in the Dark, the plot of Only if You're Lucky is overly contrived and unnatural.
I can believe wild schemes and scams in fiction (that's why I read it) but the when the entire plot hinges on the main character's inability to understand the obvious things taking place around her I feel violent.
I won't give away any plot points, but it is apparent to the reader and would be to any woman but our main character is clueless...of course, because her actions would differ if she wasn't a forced caricature of a human and the story would be wrapped up quickly. So we, the readers, are left waiting for her to catch up to us....which is the opposite of how any good mystery/thriller should be. ...more
DNF at 60% I know most readers like this book and I usually love Freida McFadden, but I just can't with this one. Every character is annoying and life DNF at 60% I know most readers like this book and I usually love Freida McFadden, but I just can't with this one. Every character is annoying and life is too short. Maybe I'll try it again in the future but probably not. ...more
Wow, that was a wild ride. This is my third Charlie Donlea book and I think it's my favorite so far. 5 ⭐️Wow, that was a wild ride. This is my third Charlie Donlea book and I think it's my favorite so far. 5 ⭐️...more
I love Christina Henry but this book was a miss for me. There was too much repetitive inner dialogue slowing the pace down, and the theme was a bit toI love Christina Henry but this book was a miss for me. There was too much repetitive inner dialogue slowing the pace down, and the theme was a bit too heavy handed. The character were more caricatures with insane dialogue at times. I get what the author was going for but it just wasn't as enjoyable as it should have been. ...more
I loved Minato's Confessions so Penance was a must buy. However, it ended up being a bit disappointing. The writing was excellent as I expected but thI loved Minato's Confessions so Penance was a must buy. However, it ended up being a bit disappointing. The writing was excellent as I expected but the story of revenge felt too similar to Confessions without being anything new or interesting. I grew bored about half way through. And by the end I just wanted it to be over....more
Dead of Winter is a locked room mystery thriller, which is a bit of a departure from Coates' usual supernatural style. The end was predictable but thaDead of Winter is a locked room mystery thriller, which is a bit of a departure from Coates' usual supernatural style. The end was predictable but that didn't lessen my enjoyment. There were lots of twists and turns in the middle, and the writing was great. ...more
One of the Girls is my second Lucy Clarke novel and I'm already looking for my third. :)One of the Girls is my second Lucy Clarke novel and I'm already looking for my third. :)...more
What a great book to end the year on! I've always loved a morally ambiguous protagonist, and Bea is fantastic at being bad. What a great book to end the year on! I've always loved a morally ambiguous protagonist, and Bea is fantastic at being bad. ...more
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