Book #18 | My Child is Missing | Lisa Regan | Bookouture | Pub : September 8, 2023 | Pages : 366 Book #18 in the Josie Quinn Series. I can’t believe I’ve read 18 Josie Quinn books! I’m definitely a huge fan of the series, however, I’m sad to say this one wasn’t my favourite. Don’t get me wrong, this series continues to be interesting and enjoyable, I might just be getting tired of the police procedural genre as it took me a while to read this book while I usually devour these books in a couple of days. In this one, Josie is still struggling with her past and demons, but she never lets it go in the way of the investigation. I thought for sure this story was going to be predictable (maybe that’s why I had a hard time getting into it) but I was 1000% wrong! This was a twisty, unpredictable read. You can read these books as standalone, but I always recommend starting at the beginning, you’ll definitely fall in love with the characters! I'm eager to read more from Josie and the g...
The Guest | B.A. Paris | St. Martin's Press | Pub : February 20, 2024 | Pages : 320 I’m so sad to say this was my least favorite B.A. Paris book. I’m a hugeee B.A. Paris fan and I read/will keep reading everything she puts out, but this one was just not for me. I found the plot to be intriguing, yet I kept wanting more. I kept getting confused about who was who due to the many characters who all felt identical. Undoubtedly, this would be considered a domestic thriller. The lengthy epilogue is where the reader learns what has been happening throughout the entire novel, and I admit I didn’t anticipate the ending, so I suppose that was the highlight of the book. Overall, it’s an okay book, but not as good as I'd hoped for from this author. If you want an easy slow-burn read with short chapters, you might enjoy this one. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for providing me with an electronic ARC of this book via NetGalley. As usual, my reviews are my honest and unbiased opinions...
Harper Adams #1 | Little Girl Vanish | Denise Grover Swank | DGS | Pub : June 20, 2023 | Pages : 385 I absolutely devoured and adored the Carly Moore series by Denise Grover Swank so I had to read this new Harper Adams series without a doubt! I had heard it would feature Skeeter Malcolm and I was excited, but it actually took me a while to figure out James Malcolm was Skeeter. I was pretty happy though to learn more about James Malcom (a.k.a Skeeter), and I really loved Harper Adams as well, so I’m very interested in reading the rest of the series. I can see loads of character development for Harper as she was/is currently an unstable character, but you can’t help rooting for her. Pair that with the (perhaps) romantic tension with James and you hit a home run in my book! It wasn’t a mind-blowing mystery or anything, but it was well-written, with great characters and a great premise! I’m looking forward to Book #2! Thank you to BooksGoSocial for providing me with an electronic A...
Beneath Dark Waters | Karen Rose | Berkley | Pub : August 15, 2023 | Pages : 592 Trigger Warning: PTSD, Child Abuse, Torture, Rape Book #2 in the New Orleans Series . However, this book can be read as a standalone. Some of the characters from Book #1 make a comeback but there are no spoilers or anything. I would say this one is a slow burn, especially compared to the Sacramento Series (which I adore!) but it does pick up near the end and I couldn’t put the book down. In good Karen Rose fashion, I loved the characters and loved that they always become a little family hub! We briefly heard about Val in Book #1 but it was nice to learn more about Val’s past and she’s such a badass, empowering character, I would read lots more books with her as the main character for sure! I did really enjoy the story as a whole, but I think I wasn’t in the mood for romance because I found the relationship between Val and Kaj cringy for some reason, like it was happening too fast and there was no de...
Joona Linna #9 | The Spider | Lars Kepler | McClelland & Stewart | Pub : July 25, 2023 | Pages : 496 Book #9 in the Joona Lina series ! This series is one of my all-time favorites! It’s almost taking over the Harry Hole Series by Jo Nesbo! I Love Saga’s character development throughout this series! I’m really rooting for her! In short, this book begins with a gruesome murder and a message from the killer that there are 9 further white bullets intended for another 9 victims connected to Saga and she must solve the clues to save the victims and ultimately Joona…and this killer doesn’t just want to kill his victims, he wants to obliterate them! I simply love this series and The Spider is yet another taut, twisty thriller that hurtles along at a breakneck speed with nasty surprises around every corner. It’s a great read which leaves you craving for the next installment. Highly recommended! I wish I could read/speak Swedish so I can read the next installment ASAP! ...
Book #2 | Megan Goldin | Dark Corners | St. Martin's Press | Pub : August 8, 2023 | Pages : 352 Book #2 in the Rachel Krall Series . I enjoyed The Night Swim but I really loved this one. I would have given this one a 5-star, but I couldn’t get past the nasty social media aspect of it. I understand it was significant to the story, but the social media world described and the action of the people just made me annoyed. Having said that though, the rest of the novel was perfection! Megan is an excellent author that brings loads of suspense and mystery to her writing. I also love Rachel Krall’s character; she is so fierce and never backs down. I’m so intrigued about where the series will go next, especially after meeting a special FBI agent. If you want an interesting, twisty, unputdownable psychological thriller, you won’t regret picking this one up! Thank you to St. Martin's Press for providing me with an electronic ARC of this book via NetGalley. As usual, my reviews...
Harry Hole #13 | Killing Moon | Jo Nesbo | Knopf | Pub : May 30, 2023 | Pages : 464 Book #13 in the Harry Hole Series ! I can’t believe I’ve read all the books from this series, and I still can’t get enough! I can always rely on Jo Nesbo to provide a suspenseful, dark, and twisty murder mystery. I thought I had it all figured out, but I was so wrong. The suspense and twists and turns do not end until the very end of the novel! You just can’t stop reading. In Killing Moon, Harry seemed to be quirkier than usual, and I was loving every minute of it! You could read this as a standalone, but I highly recommend starting from Book #1, you won’t regret that decision, in my opinion. I already can’t wait for the next one! If you want a gripping, unpredictable mystery that includes multiple POVs, run to your nearest bookstore and get this one! You won’t regret it. Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada for providing me with an electronic ARC of this book via NetGalley. As usual, my ...
Zero Days | Ruth Ware | Gallery/Scout Press | Pub : June 20, 2023 | Pages : 368 This book definitely started on the right foot, however, soon after it took a bit of a nosedive for me. The story kept me interested but the plot dragged, and it took so long before the action kicked in. I’m a big Ruth Ware fan but so far, no other books have been able to compete with The Woman in Cabin 10 and One by One. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed this novel, and I can still count on Ruth Ware for atmospheric, binge-worth thrillers, but this one fell a bit short for me. With Jack being a fugitive, the whole book really was getting repetitive, and I just wanted something to happen. Hence, my 4-start rating. Otherwise, I loved the cyber security and hacking aspect of this book. I’m a big sucker for heist novels and this one kind of resembled that genre. Ruth’s writing was impeccable as usual and she did a wonderful job at developing compelling characters and gripping narratives. Thank you to S...
Shari Lapena | Everyone Here is Lying | Doubleday Canada | Pub : July 25, 2023 | Pages : 336 I’m so sad to tell you this was my worst Shari Lapena book. Don’t get me wrong, Shari Lapena is my absolutely favorite author and I read and will continue to read all of her books, but this just wasn’t for me. My main problem was all the characters were just so unlovable, and despicable. I just couldn’t find sympathy or care for the story. What saved this a bit for me was that this was a pretty quick read with different POVs so it did manage to keep my attention, but I just couldn’t get passed hating all the characters and not caring what happened to them. Hopefully, her next one is much better, as she usually is the queen of domestic suspense. Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada, Doubleday Canada for providing me with an electronic ARC of this book via NetGalley. As usual, my reviews are my honest and unbiased opinions. Synopsis Welcome to Stanhope! A safe neighborhood. A p...
Sarah Pekkanen | Gone Tonight | St. Martin's Press | Pub : August 1, 2023 | Pages : 352 Since the publication of their debut book The Wife Between Us in 2018, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen have been among my favorite authors. I was eager to read Sarah Pekkanen's debut novel as soon as I found out she had written one alone. For the majority of the novel, the pace felt a little slow to me, but it picked up towards the end and it still kept me going. Ruth, the mother, and Catherine, her grown daughter, swap POVs in the chapters. Ruth has some significant secrets from her past she’s trying to hide, which causes her daughter to become suspicious and begin looking into Ruth’s past and challenge her intentions. This back-and-forth continued for the majority of the book. The pacing was greatly aided by a few breathtaking scenes near the conclusion. With or without Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanan is a fantastic storyteller. I notice that many thriller readers share my enth...
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