I picked up this book and couldn’t put it down. I read it at the beach, in the car, and even in-between class periods while at work. Naranjo’s story is expertly crafted and beautifully horrific.
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Review: The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding by Lydia Kang
by Joliby JoliWhat an interesting book this was. I have to say, I wasn’t fully prepared for what it ended up being, but I was definitely entertained! Read on for the uniqueness of this book. Looking for more 2022 historical fiction? Check …
In my opinion, Gillian Flynn’s crime thriller novels entice you in the same way that true crime documentaries do; Making a Murderer isn’t easy watching, but you have to finish it anyway. And I think that Flynn’s three novels Gone …
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 …
Mysteries and suspense novels aren’t usually my favorite thing to read, but after reading Lisa Jewell’s The Girls in the Garden back in 2016, I knew I wanted to read her new release, Then She Was Gone. I was hearing …
Before I begin with this review, please note that there is a trigger warning: child abuse. My library always has a display of books that are new to the rotation. I love heading over there every time I pick up …
Why: This third installment of the Natchez Trilogy finally made its way to my hands, and I was so excited to dig in! Having loose ends is one of my literary nightmares, and I couldn’t wait to find out how things …
Why: The second book in the Natchez Burning trilogy (also Natchez Burning and Mississippi Blood), The Bone Tree had to make my TBR List because I’m a complete-ist. (This is a self-determined way to describe my compulsive need to finish a series even if …
Why: It is hard for me to say I enjoy suspense novels because I associate them with being scary. That said, I truly love mysteries and the drama of putting pieces together to figure out how the story will play …