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    #Ownvoices YA Books Everyone Should Read: Mysteries and Thrillers

    by Katie August 19, 2020
    by Katie August 19, 2020

    If you’re a fan of twists, turns, and things that go bump in the night, you’ll love these #ownvoices mysteries and thrillers that take place everywhere from a Mexican mansion in the 1950s to 1800s Korea. Whether your tastes trend …

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    Mysteries That’ll End a Reading Slump

    by Katie February 8, 2020
    by Katie February 8, 2020

    Two of my three first reviews for this site were mysteries and, especially when you consider the third one was a cookbook, that says something about my reading habits right now. For me, the appeal of mysteries has always been …

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    Review: Truly Devious Series

    by Katie January 31, 2020
    by Katie January 31, 2020

    The Summary Young adult writer Maureen Johnson crafted the world of the Truly Devious trilogy over three books: Truly Devious, The Vanishing Stair, and The Hand on the Wall. All three feature as aspiring detective and high school student Stevie …

  • Book ReviewsCrime/MysteryYoung Adult

    Review: Two Can Keep a Secret

    by Katie January 27, 2020
    by Katie January 27, 2020

    The Summary With their mom off to rehab and their dad unknown to them since birth, twins Ellery and Ezra are left with their grandmother in the small town of Echo Ridge, living in the house where their mother and …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: The Painted Castle

    by Becky October 25, 2019
    by Becky October 25, 2019

    Story: The final book in Kristy Cambron’s Lost Castle trilogy centers around a painting of Queen Victoria. In The Painted Castle, Keira Foley – sister to Quinn and Cormac of The Lost Castle and Castle on the Rise – is asked to authenticate a rare painting …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: The Glass Ocean

    by Becky September 17, 2019
    by Becky September 17, 2019

    Story: The notorious Lusitania is leaving New York City and despite many warnings of German U-boat activity, is heading toward a continent at war. The newly-wealthy Ms. Caroline Telfair Hochstetter boards the boat reluctantly, but hopes the trip across the sea …

  • Book ReviewsCrime/MysterySuspense/Thriller

    Review: Lady in the Lake

    by Joli August 12, 2019
    by Joli August 12, 2019

    When I was reading about this book and saw that it “combines modern psychological insights with elements of classic noir,” I knew I wanted to read it. It didn’t disappoint! This book was one that was pretty hard to put …

  • Book ReviewsFictionSuspense/Thriller

    Review: You Were Always Mine

    by Rebecca October 22, 2018
    by Rebecca October 22, 2018

    What. A. Thriller. Nicole Baartโ€™s You Were Always Mine is a phenomenal novel. It is brimming with family tensions, heartache, and the unconditional love of a mother for her children. It grabs hold of the reader with raw emotion and …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical FictionRomance

    Review: Tiffany Blues

    by Becky August 20, 2018
    by Becky August 20, 2018

    Story: Tiffany Blues by M. J. Rose is a haunting historical novel that centers around Jenny Bell, an aspiring artist with a mysterious past. When Jenny is selected to participate in a highly competitive creative retreat at the elaborate mansion …

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    Book vs. Movie: Murder on the Orient Express

    by Caleigh June 10, 2018
    by Caleigh June 10, 2018

    The Book When the trailer forย Murder on the Orient Expressย emerged in 2017, I knew I was going to be all over it. The boyfriend and I scheduled a “movie day” with his mom, who is a huge crime reader (and …

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