Book Reviews
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Who Haunts You by Mark Wheaton
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Release September 2, 2023 Synopsis: Rebecca is autistic, and she often sees things that no one else notices. When a few of her classmates die mysteriously, Rebecca is one of the only people who notices that something is…not quite right. The only other person is Oz, but when he unexpectedly dies as well, Rebecca is left all alone. Will she be able to face the forces that are coming to haunt her, or will she end up just like the other three – dead? Review: I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I really appreciated the first person narration from an autistic female…
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The Raven’s Cry by Kim Herdman Shapiro
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Release: March 14, 2023 Synopsis: After a life-threatening and traumatic event causes Kate to leave her job as a reporter in Afghanistan, she finds herself as the head of the brand new Wynter Island news station. The island seems like the perfect place for her to recover and build a new life. It is quiet, quaint, and peaceful. At least until she finds the dead body of her ex-boyfriend floating in the water by her cottage. Kate is the prime suspect. Will she be able to discover who is responsible, or will she take the fall for Wynter Island’s murderer? Review: I would rate this book…
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Phantom by Helen Power
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: thriller, mystery Release: October 10, 2023 Synopsis: Regan is desperate…and broke. Her art has received rejection after rejection from even the worst of galleries, and her ex-boyfriend refuses to let her go. When a mysterious stranger approaches her and offers one million dollars and to get rid of her ex in exchange for her left hand, she at first rejects him. But as things keep getting worse, she takes him up on his offer. And that is when the real danger begins. Strange sensations lead her to believe that her hand is being used by Chicago’s newest serial killer- the Phantom Strangler. But the deeper…
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Just A Fling by Katherine Grace
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Release: April 5, 2023 Stellar. Amazing, Wonderful. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to read this ARC by Katherine Grace. Just A Fling was a fast-paced story of love, loss, and forgiveness. It follows Dawn Mathison’s steamy and extremely complicated fling with Callan Mawlowe…and the pain that follows when she realizes that she wants more than just a fling. But will the two lovers be able to overcome distance, jobs, and past traumas? Or will they instead part ways forever? I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. It was such a cute read, and I finished it so…
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Puzzle House: A Novel by Duncan Ralston
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Release: September 15, 2023 Synopsis: After the supposed death of puzzle master Alexi Vasiliev, six strangers are brought together for the mysterious reading of his will. Little do they know that they have instead been summoned to complete Vasiliev’s most complicated– and most deadly— puzzle yet. Will they be able to work together to make it out alive? Review: I would rate Puzzle House by Duncan Ralston 5 out of 5 stars. My only complaint is that I wish it had been longer so I could know what happens next! This book had my heart racing the entire time. Each page held a new terrifying…
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The Night House by Jo Nesbø
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Releases October 3, 2023 Thank you so much to NetGalley and Jo Nesbø for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of The Night House. Synopsis: Richard is new to Ballantyne, moving in with his aunt and uncle after his parents died in a tragic fire. But when his friend gets sucked into a telephone on one of their outings, he becomes the prime suspect. No one believes his story- and why would they? As more and more weird things start happening around Richard, he sets out to learn about the evil force that has invaded his life. Not everything is as it…
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The Reflex Part 1 by Maria Denison
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or www.mariadenison.com Synopsis: Cara and Nic seem to have a normal suburban life. Two kids, a growing business, and monotonous errands. But when Cara begins to hear “The Reflex” by Duran Duran playing wherever she goes, she feels that something is wrong. Her past has come back to haunt her. When she seeks out her ex-handler and best friend Reed to get his help in identifying the threat, she sets into motion a series of events that will turn her life completely upside down. No one is who they seem. Will Cara and Nic be able to use…
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It Couldn’t Be You by Rebecca Jo Jackson
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Available for purchase August 1, 2023 Emma is comfortable. She has a steady boyfriend, a lifelong best friend, and a reporting job in her hometown. But there’s something always in the background— her best friend’s brother, Gabe. When Emma’s boyfriend proposes to her on Christmas, everything turns upside down. The pressure of the moment, followed by her firing from the local newspaper, makes her realize that it may be time to start chasing down her childhood dreams. And it also makes her realize that she may not be able to keep avoiding her feelings for Gabe, no matter how much she worries that it will…