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Review: The Chain by Adrian McKinty
So….I usually avoid the books everyone is talking about, not wanting to have my opinion tainted by others. In this case, however, I couldn’t resist. It called to me from my Kindle. I devoured it in one sitting. The premise … Continue reading
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Review: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
If you haven’t read this author’s previous work (Final Girls, The Last Time I Lied) you really need to get on it! Sager excels at crafting characters you can’t fully trust with…questionable backgrounds. I’m usually could at solving endings but … Continue reading
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Review: Recursion by Blake Crouch
My summary just touches the surface of the enormity Crouch has crafted in this truly complex techno-thriller. Any in-depth exploration of what transpires is certain to spoil the reading experience, one that will quite literally twist and distort anything and … Continue reading
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Review: City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Those who know me well know that I typically hold out on reading titles people are raving about, if only to have the ability to make my own opinion without the influence of others. That said, the moment I read … Continue reading
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Review: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
Miracle Creek was my first selection as part of the Book of the Month program. When I was unable to secure a review copy in advance of publication, I knew this was the perfect opportunity to get my hands on … Continue reading
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Review: The Invited by Jennifer McMahon
Jennifer McMahon is one of my “insta-buy” authors. The moment I hear of a new book, I add it to my must-read list. This may be one of my very favorites, for I do love a nice ghost story. This … Continue reading
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Review: The Silence by Tim Lebbon
I’m one of those people who has to read a book before the movie. I originally read this book a few years ago when it was originally released. Before I could watch the Netflix adaptation (yes, I know I’m a … Continue reading
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Review: Before She Was Found by Heather Gudenkauf
What a completely captivating read! I’m doing my best to leave most of the discovery up to the individual reader but it’s quite difficult to contain my interest in this book! I adore everything Gudenkauf has written. She excels at … Continue reading
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Review: The Editor by Steven Rowley
What a book! Dysfunctional families are my kryptonite; as a member of a fairly “normal” family I’ve always been fascinated with their inner workings. This novel is the perfect example of a dysfunctional family. They don’t communicate, they hold grudges … Continue reading
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Review: The Lost History of Dreams by Kris Waldherr
If you are in the mood for a dark and Gothic mystery, this is the book for you! Waldherr opens with the line “All love stories are ghost stories in disguise.” What follows this telling passage is a truly atmospheric … Continue reading
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