Tag: mystery
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Book Review: Alice in Liars Land by Diana Shafran
Alice fulfills her dream of studying magic at Welkin Academy, but becomes embroiled in a mysterious, dangerous game. Written by Diana Shafran, this fantasy young adult novel boasts an immersive magic academy and compelling characters. As Alice navigates the treacherous game, she must uncover hidden truths and face the lurking monster within.
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Book Review: Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver
A compelling and thought-provoking dystopian science fiction thriller, “Artificial Wisdom” by Thomas R. Weaver explores the complexities of AI governance and the impact of a devastating heatwave. Journalist Marcus Tully grapples with uncovering the truth amid murder investigations and political battles. The book challenges readers to confront hard-hitting questions about the climate crisis and the…
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Book Review: The Art of Pretend by Lauren Kuhl
A thrilling mystery set in the Hamptons, “The Perfect Sister” follows Alex’s search for her missing sister, Maddie. As Alex delves into the eerie secrets of the wealthy Blackwell family, the suspense intensifies. With a captivating portrayal of sisterly bonds and psychological suspense, Stephanie DeCarolis weaves a chilling tale of hidden danger and dedication.
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Book Review: The Perfect Sister by Stephanie DeCarolis
A thrilling mystery set in the Hamptons, “The Perfect Sister” follows Alex’s search for her missing sister, Maddie. As Alex delves into the eerie secrets of the wealthy Blackwell family, the suspense intensifies. With a captivating portrayal of sisterly bonds and psychological suspense, Stephanie DeCarolis weaves a chilling tale of hidden danger and dedication.
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Book Review Tour: Escape to Polkerran Point by Cass Grafton
Review tour hosted by Love Books Tours MY REVIEW: A sweet and uplifting small town romance that focuses on a young woman at a cross roads in her life. She’s recently found out she’s pregnant and separated from her boyfriend that was adamant he did not want to have kids. Now she’s staying with her…
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Book Review Tour: Fog of Silence by SJ Richards
Review tour hosted by Love Books Tours MY REVIEW: A story that reaches deep into the psyche and will challenge your stomach a little at the same time. This story follows a team of ethics investigators who are looking into accusations of high profile celebrities partaking in parties where there might be under aged grooming…
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Book Review: The Cruel Dark by Bea Northwick
MY REVIEW: This book was so much more than I had anticipated! When I first heard about it, I knew there would be a dark ambience to it, but this fulfilled my fairytale loving, gilded age heart. It’s the year 1928 in Boston. Millie Foxboro has had a difficult life. Raised in opulence, but by…
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First Lines Friday
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines?
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Book Review: Rook by William Ritter
MY REVIEW: A huge thank you to the team over at Algonquin Young Readers for sending me an early copy of this book! If you’ve never heard of the Jackaby series, which I hadn’t, it’s about a paranormal investigator who has a special gift for seeing things that others cannot (literally) and assists in solving…
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Book Review: The Other Mistress by Shanora Williams
Firstly – when you very begin this one, take the triggers seriously. If you have any issues with the triggers mentioned, don’t proceed. I’m not an easily triggered individual, but that doesn’t mean these kinds of issues don’t both me. However, when given the appropriate treatment, they are powerful pieces of character development.
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