The Night of the Party by Anna-Lou WeatherleyMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Review: The Night of the Party
The Night of the Party by Anna-Lou WeatherleyMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Review: The Other Family
The Other Family by Wendy Corsi StaubMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from William Morrow and Custom House via NetGalley.
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
Review: The Chateau by Catherine Cooper - ARC
The Chateau by Catherine CooperMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Harper 360 via NetGalley.
Aura and Nick don’t talk about what happened in England. They’ve bought a chateau in France to make a fresh start, and their kids need them to stay together – whatever it costs. A couple on the brink. The expat community is welcoming, but when a neighbour is murdered at a lavish party, Aura and Nick don’t know who to trust.
A secret that is bound to come out… Someone knows exactly why they really came to the chateau. And someone is going to give them what they deserve.
This was not what I was expecting from reading this author's first book but I was pleasantly surprised. The readers got a completely different view and story of the characters from one part to the next making the story a lot more interesting and impactful. The reader thought they knew the characters in the first part of the book but the point of view was completely different later on.
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Review: From the Dark We Rise
From the Dark We Rise by Marion KummerowMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
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Monday, October 18, 2021
Review: The London House
The London House by Katherine ReayMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Harper Muse via NetGalley.
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Thursday, September 30, 2021
ARC Review: The Corpse Flower by Anne Mette Hancock
The Corpse Flower by Anne Mette HancockMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Crooked Lane Books (Random House) via Edelweiss+.
A Danish journalist digs deep to uncover a web of lies that stretches back to a grisly murder, but knowing the truth might put an end to her story.
It's early September in Copenhagen, the rain has been coming down for weeks, and 36-year-old journalist Heloise Kaldan is in the middle of a nightmare. One of her sources has been caught lying, and she could lose her job over it. And then she receives the first in a series of cryptic and ominous letters from an alleged killer.
Wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of a young lawyer three years earlier, Anna Kiel hasn't been seen by anyone since she left the crime scene covered in blood. The police think she's fled the country and have zero clues as to her motive. But homicide detective Erik Scháfer comes up with the first lead when the reporter who first wrote about the case is found murdered in his apartment. Has Anna Kiel struck again, or is there more than one killer at large? And why does every clue point directly to Heloise Kaldan?
Meanwhile, the letters keep coming, and they hint at a connection between Anna and Heloise. As Heloise starts digging deeper, she realizes that, to tell Anna's story, she will have to revisit the darkest parts of her own past--confronting someone she swore she'd never see again.
This one was pretty slow going for me. It took me a while to actually get into the story and even that did not fully capture my interest. My favorite character in the book was Heloise, she stood out among all of the other characters.
Friday, September 17, 2021
Review: The Weekend Escape
The Weekend Escape by Rakie BennettMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter via NetGalley.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Review: Three Sisters
Three Sisters by Heather MorrisMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from St. Martin's Press via NetGalley.
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Thursday, August 19, 2021
Review: The Trapped Wife
The Trapped Wife by Samantha HayesMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Bookouture via NetGalley.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Review: The Christmas Killer (DI James Walker, #1) by Alex Pine
The Christmas Killer by Alex PineMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received a copy of this book from Harper Collins via Edelweiss+.
As the snow begins to fall, the body count begins to climb… DI James Walker is ready for a quiet family Christmas in the sleepy village of Kirkby Abbey. But when he opens an early Christmas present left on his doorstep, he soon realizes it is no gift. Inside is a gruesome surprise, and a promise – twelve days, twelve murders. Not long after, the first body is found, half-frozen in the snow. As the blizzards descend, panic spreads through the remote Cumbrian village – there’s a killer amongst them, and with eleven more victims to go, anyone could be next….
I thought the whole plot and description were interesting when I first decided to request this book. The main issue I had with the book was that it was pretty repetitive in describing events that had happened and a lot of back and forth with people. I also correctly assumed who the murderer was pretty early on making the suspense quite lackluster.
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Monday, August 16, 2021
Review: The Chalet by Catherine Cooper - ARC
The Chalet by Catherine CooperMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Harper Collins via NetGalley.
In the French Alps in 1998, two friends embark on a skiing trip in the midst of a blizzard. However, only one of them survives, leaving behind unanswered questions.
Twenty years later, four individuals linked to the missing man converge at the same resort. Each harbors a hidden secret, and it's possible that two of them may be implicated in a sinister act. Among them is a potential killer, waiting for the right moment. Someone holds the truth about what truly transpired that fateful day, and they are determined to seek justice. The price for their knowledge will be steep.
This was a really compelling book for me, I was excited by the idea of an unknown murder and how that related to the people vacationing there 20 years later. I also really enjoyed getting the different perspectives from the various guests and how they connected in their past. Fast-paced and very fun to read.
Twenty years later, four individuals linked to the missing man converge at the same resort. Each harbors a hidden secret, and it's possible that two of them may be implicated in a sinister act. Among them is a potential killer, waiting for the right moment. Someone holds the truth about what truly transpired that fateful day, and they are determined to seek justice. The price for their knowledge will be steep.
This was a really compelling book for me, I was excited by the idea of an unknown murder and how that related to the people vacationing there 20 years later. I also really enjoyed getting the different perspectives from the various guests and how they connected in their past. Fast-paced and very fun to read.
Review: Daughters of the Resistance
Daughters of the Resistance by Lana KortchikMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Harper Collins via Edelweiss+.
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Review: The Stalker
The Stalker by Sarah AldersonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Note: I received a copy of this book from Harper Collins via Edelweiss+.
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Review: Reckless Girls
Reckless Girls by Rachel HawkinsMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from St. Martin's Press via NetGalley.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Review: The Bookseller's Secret: A Novel of Nancy Mitford and WWII by Michelle Gable - ARC
The Bookseller's Secret: A Novel of Nancy Mitford and WWII by Michelle GableMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Harper Collins via Edelweiss+.
In 1942, London, Nancy Mitford is worried about more than air raids and German spies. Still recovering from a devastating loss, the once sparkling Bright Young Thing is estranged from her husband, her allowance has been cut, and she’s given up her writing career. On top of this, her five beautiful but infamous sisters continue making headlines with their controversial politics.
Eager for distraction and desperate for income, Nancy jumps at the chance to manage the Heywood Hill bookshop while the owner is away at war. Between the shop’s brisk business and the literary salons she hosts for her eccentric friends, Nancy’s life seems on the upswing. But when a mysterious French officer insists that she has a story to tell, Nancy must decide if picking up the pen again and revealing all is worth the price she might be forced to pay.
Eighty years later, Heywood Hill is abuzz with the hunt for a lost wartime manuscript written by Nancy Mitford. For one woman desperately in need of a change, the search will reveal not only a new side to Nancy, but an even more surprising link between the past and present…
I have read quite a number of World War II historical fiction books and I usually get something new and interesting out of them. That was not the case with this book. I also did not relate or even like either of the main characters, they were both selfish.
Eager for distraction and desperate for income, Nancy jumps at the chance to manage the Heywood Hill bookshop while the owner is away at war. Between the shop’s brisk business and the literary salons she hosts for her eccentric friends, Nancy’s life seems on the upswing. But when a mysterious French officer insists that she has a story to tell, Nancy must decide if picking up the pen again and revealing all is worth the price she might be forced to pay.
Eighty years later, Heywood Hill is abuzz with the hunt for a lost wartime manuscript written by Nancy Mitford. For one woman desperately in need of a change, the search will reveal not only a new side to Nancy, but an even more surprising link between the past and present…
I have read quite a number of World War II historical fiction books and I usually get something new and interesting out of them. That was not the case with this book. I also did not relate or even like either of the main characters, they were both selfish.
Monday, August 9, 2021
Review: Last Girl Ghosted
Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa UngerMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from HarperCollins via Edelweiss+.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Monday, August 2, 2021
ARC Review: The Cottage by Lisa Stone
The Cottage by Lisa StoneMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received a copy of this book from Harper Collins via NetGalley.
An isolated cottage… After losing her job and boyfriend, Jan Hamlin is in desperate need of a fresh start. So she jumps at the chance to rent a secluded cottage on the edge of Coleshaw Woods.
A tap at the window… Very quickly though, things take a dark turn. At night, Jan hears strange noises, and faint taps at the window. Something, or someone, is out there.
A forest that hides many secrets… Jan refuses to be scared off. But whoever is outside isn’t going away, and it soon becomes clear that the nightmare is only just beginning…
Wow. I'm not really sure what to say about this one. Reading it alone in my bedroom late at night did give me the creeps. I thought the overall concept was a little weird but I enjoyed the story throughout.
Review: Whisper Island
Whisper Island by Carissa Ann LynchMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Review: The New Home
The New Home by Chris MerrittMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
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Review: Destroy Me
Destroy Me by Karen ColeMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Mobius Books via NetGalley.
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Monday, July 26, 2021
Review: The Island House
The Island House by Amanda BrittanyMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
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Review: Substitute
Substitute by Susi HollidayMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Amazon Publishing UK via NetGalley.
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Friday, July 23, 2021
Review: A Familiar Sight
A Familiar Sight by Brianna LabuskesMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received this book from Goodreads giveaways.
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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Review: Yours Cheerfully
Yours Cheerfully by A.J. PearceMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advance copy of this book from Simon & Schuster via Edelweiss+.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Review: The Woman at the Front
The Woman at the Front by Lecia CornwallMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley.
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Monday, July 19, 2021
Review: Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris - ARC
Bring Me Back by B.A. ParisMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Notes: I received a copy of this book through Netgalley.
Finn and Layla: young and in love, their whole lives ahead of them. Driving back from a holiday in France one night, Finn pulls into a service station, leaving Layla alone in the car. When he returns, minutes later, Layla has vanished, never to be seen again. That’s the story Finn tells the police. It’s the truth – but not the whole truth.
Twelve years later, Finn has built a new life with Ellen, Layla’s sister, when he receives a phone call. Someone has seen Layla. But is it her – or someone pretending to be her? If it is her, what does she want? And what does she know about the night she disappeared?
This thriller definitely kept me guessing. Paris did a great job of getting the character's voice on the page and the uncertainty of the situation. I never could quite decide if I really liked Finn or not.
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Friday, July 16, 2021
Friday, July 9, 2021
Review: The Perfect Family
The Perfect Family by Robyn HardingMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Review: Rock Paper Scissors
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice FeeneyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Note: I received a free ARC of Rock Paper Scissors from Macmillan in exchange for an honest review.
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Review: The Silent Speak
The Silent Speak by Val CollinsMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Review: The Girl Behind the Wall
The Girl Behind the Wall by Mandy RobothamMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from Avon Books UK via Netgalley.
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Review: The Normal Bar: The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples and What They Reveal About Creating a New Normal in Your Relationship
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Review: The Fabergé Secret
The Fabergé Secret by Charles BelfoureMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and BookBuzz.net.
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Review: Bitter Herbs: Based on a true story of a Jewish girl in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands
Bitter Herbs: Based on a true story of a Jewish girl in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands by Marga MincoMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received a copy of this book from Independent Publishers Group via NetGalley.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Monday, May 17, 2021
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Review: Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After by Alison JamesMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley from Bookouture.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Review: The Forest of Vanishing Stars
The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin HarmelMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Review: The Maidens
The Maidens by Alex MichaelidesMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Notes: I received a free ARC of The Maidens from Macmillan in exchange for an honest review.
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Friday, April 23, 2021
Review: The Librarian of Saint-Malo
The Librarian of Saint-Malo by Mario EscobarMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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