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Review: Children of Eden by Joey Graceffa

Let me start out by saying that I had no idea who Joey Graceffa was before starting this book. I’ve never viewed any of his Youtube videos. Even upon learning of his “fame, ” I opted to go into reading … Continue reading

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Review: Little Boy Blue (A Helen Grace Thriller) by M.J. Arlidge

M.J. Arlidge’s Helen Grace thrillers are some of the very best examples of crime fiction out there.  This is the fifth in this truly addictive, incredibly dark yet captivating series. Each title has built up and developed each of the … Continue reading

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Review: Yesternight by Cat Winters

Now this is my type of read.  Rich in history, steeped in uber-creepiness, this was quite the perfect October read! Winters crafted a brilliant story filled to the brim with scenes that left me with goosebumps.  I have this thing … Continue reading

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Review: Only Daughter by Anna Snoekstra

I found this to be quite the compelling read, a truly captivating debut.  Talk about desperate to avoid imprisonment! The author excelled at the imaginable: feeling compassion and concern for a thief, a liar, a woman who take advantage of … Continue reading

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Review: Tangled Up in Brew (A Brewing Trouble Mystery) by Joyce Tremel

I absolutely adore this series. I fell in love with the first book, To Brew or Not to Brew.  The Pittsburgh setting, Max’s hard-headed determination to succeed in field largely prevailed by men, and Tremel’s captivating and engaging writing style.  All … Continue reading

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Review: The Motion of Puppets by Keith Donohue

There’s no doubt that I’m a fan of Donohue’s writing. I’ve devoured everything he’s written (including The Boy Who Drew Monsters, Centuries of June, and Angels of Destruction), impressed each time by his talent. This most recent title may be … Continue reading

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Review: The Trespasser by Tana French

This is the sixth book in the Dublin Murder Squad series. I adore each and every one of these, for Antoinette’s character is one I truly enjoy.  She’s tough, rough around the edges, just wanting to advance in her career, … Continue reading

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Review: Red Right Hand by Chris Holm

I’ve been impatiently awaiting the release of this book for some time!  Hendricks is quite a character, an anti-hero who hunts hitmen. It’s an incredibly insane plot but Holm pulls it off with expertise and ease.  Hendricks is a man … Continue reading

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Review: The Memory of Things by Gae Polisner

I must thank my good friend and blogging buddy, Kelly, for introducing me to this book. It’s unlikely that I would have come across this book had it not been for her raves about it! From the moment I started … Continue reading

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Review: Leave Me by Gayle Forman

Let me start out by saying this: I am the full-time working mom of two boys, now sixteen and eleven.  While I, and many others like me, have felt completely overwhelmed by life, responsibilities, and obligations, never have I contemplated … Continue reading

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