It is rare for me to come across a thriller with a premise I haven’t seen. Considering that this is the genre I find myself drawn to the most, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I see many of the same tropes being recycled. That was why I was so excited to read this novel – it sounded like…
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Review: Sister Dear by Hannah Mary McKinnon
My Review: Meh… But The Ending Was Decent The Pros: What worked for me The story moves at a fast pace so there really isn’t much of a dull moment I liked how the author stuck to her guns when it came to the ending; it made this story stand out from the rest. The Cons: What I didn’t like…
Review: Ghosting – A Love Story by Tash Skilton
Lately, I find myself drifting towards contemporary novels. I crave that cute romance and the heartfelt characters. Luckily, I was approved for this ARC, written by dual authors, which is always a treat for me (more perspectives to read from)! My Review: Overall… Meh The Pros: What worked for me The premise of ghostwriting/copywriting was so unique! Now, I’m familiar…
Review: The End Of Magic by Mark Stay – BLOG TOUR
Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The End of Magic by Mark Stay! If you are looking for an intense and engaging standalone fantasy story, then this is the one for you! My Review: Everything You Could Ask For From High Fantasy I don’t generally read high fantasy but the premise and the fact that it’s a standalone…
Review: After She Wrote Him by Sulari Gentill
My Review: An Unexpected But Brilliant Read Calling this the most unique novel I’ve ever read would be the understatement of a century. I went into this novel thinking that the concept was cool – two different writers are … writing about … each other… I had to read it. I’m so glad I did. The Pros: What worked for…
Review: Goldilocks by Laura Lam
When I requested this book, I had a feeling it would be out of my comfort zone. I don’t read many books that take place in space but I couldn’t resist the thriller/horror vibes it was giving me. My Review: Emotionally-Charged, and Engaging as Hell While this book initially gave me thriller vibes, it is definitely more of a character-driven…
Review: Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner
So … I have a confession to make. Sometimes, after I request an ARC and receive it, I take a long time to read the book (tha’s not the confession, by the way). By the time I get to actually reading it, I’ve forgotten the synopsis. Now I’m just jumping into it blind and hoping for the best! With this…
Review: The Wives by Tarryn Fisher
My Review: What a disappointment This book was supposed to be everything! With the premise hinting at polyamory, how could I not want to read this book?! But what started off as a really cool story eventually gave in to the same cliched tropes as many other thrillers. The Pros: What worked for me From beginning to end, this story…
Review: Braised Pork by An Yu
It is rare for me to read literary fiction, but when I do … well, it takes me a while to gather my thoughts and write a review. I read this in one day but it has taken me more than a week to actually write this review! My Review: I am confused To say this novel is like no…
Review: The Apartment by K.L. Slater
When I read the premise of this novel, it immediately reminded me of a previous book I had read. After racking my brain and trawling through Goodreads, it came to me: the premise was similar to that of Lock Every Door by Riley Sager. While that book had not been the greatest, I hoped that this novel would be more…