Burn the Negative by Josh Winning (Review)

 

Thank you to Netgalley, and the publisher for a chance to review this book.

I really enjoyed this. I love books, and love movies so the two together was really wonderful. Also I love horror,and thrillers. So if you're like me,and love all that too then this is the book for you. 

A book about a cursed film, that's also right up my ally. Hearing in real life of how this movie is cursed, or that movie was. I imminently had to read this. If 'The Guesthouse' was real I feel I would of watched it, and been following along with every theory too. This was a fun ride. I also loved the snippets they had of fake blog posts, interviews, book clippings and more. On e-book form I did find it hard to read some of them, I'm not docking points for that though, I still loved it. 

Check this book out, I guarantee it will give you a fright. 

Glow in the F*cking Dark by Tara Schuster ( Review)

 

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me reivew this. Another amazing book from Tara Schuster. She puts so much advice onto her books,and does it very well too. I really enjoyed this one.

Read 'Glow in the F*cking Dark' you won't regret it. It has pushed me further to do what I want, and need to do in life. I can't wait to see if she puts a third book out.

Five Survive by Holly Jackson (Review)

 Thank you to the publisher,and Netgalley for a chance to review this.

Wow, this a fun ride. A fun fast paced thriller. A group of friends are traveling in a RV, but when they hit a wrong turn,and end up lost. Soon after tensions rise when they realize one of them is hiding a secret.
I really enjoyed this book. It was fun,and very enjoyable

Next of Kin by Kia Abullah (Review)

 

I want to thank the publisher for sending me a copy to review.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a very fast paced thriller. This book is heartbreaking. I am not a parent, so I can only imagine the horrors of what the characters went through
This involves a case of a child being left in the back of a car. How? Why?
Full of twists and turns this book will have you guessing till the end.
This was my first book I read from Kia Abdullah,and I look forward to reading more from her. If you enjoy thrillers I suggest you check this out. If you're a parent, especially of a young child don't let it steer you away from this. Still read this wild thrillride of a book.

When She Disappeared by Steph Mullin and Nicole Mabry (Review)

 

Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy of this to review.

This was a fast paced wild ride. I didn't want it to end. This book kept me guessing the whole way. Towards the end I did have my guesses, and was still shocked at it. I enjoyed following the characters,and how it was all going to connect. I love fast paced books likes this,and i highly recommend this.
if you are into mystery,crime,and even documentaries, I think you'll like this book. I don't want to re-tell the synopsis due to spoilers.

This was my first read from Steph Mullin and Nicole Mabry. I look forward to reading more from them.

A Beginner's Guide to Murder by Rosalind Stopps (Review)

 Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy for review.

This was a fun read. It was funny,and thrilling at the same time. The old ladies in this novel were great. All working together to save a young girl. It kept me on the edge of my seat.
I'd love to hang out with the three old ladies in this book. It was great.

I'm glad my mom died by Jeannette McCurdy (Review)

THIS WHOLE REVIEW POSSIBLY CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!!

I absolutely devoured this book. I just couldn't put it down! 

I was first drawn to this book by the hilarious cover and title. Not that it's funny that someone dies, but, I was extra curious on why this person was glad their mom died. 

Upon finding out that Jeannette McCurdy was in iCarly I actually didn't watch it, or Sam and Cat.  I did 

 however watch LOTS of other of The Creator's shows. I was shocked to hear what went on, and I believe lots of what Jeannette went on during her time on iCarly probably went on during the other shows too. It's so sad to read all she went through. Not only with her mom,and family, but with The Creator, and what he did to the kids it absolutely disgusts me. 

Through most of the book she calls him by The Creator. There is one time she uses his real first name. I am not even going to mention it here. I don't think she meant to. I think it was an honest mistake. I think she wanted to leave it out because it gave him some identity,and he doesn't deserve that. What he did to those kids. He deserves NOTHING!. 

I was heartbroken to read how her mother treated her,and even after she died. Lets face it this is NOT a spoiler. It's in the title. The mom dies! The abuse being told what to eat, when to eat. What to wear, and even helping of showering and toileting well into her teenage years tore at me. I was ravaged at it all. It was so emotional, and at times hard to read.

Dragged into a life of fame she did not want. I was so sad to read it. The ending tore me to bits when she was asked about HUSH money to not speak about anything of went on. How many others were told the same thing from the shows I grew up with not to speak out, and took the bribes? I'm so glad she wrote this book. We need more former child stars to start speaking out about the industry, and all the corruption that goes on. 

I'm sad to read of what she went through, but I am glad she was able to break free from it, and not let it bring her down,and tear her to pieces. She survived,and ran to freedom,and quitting acting. She may of struggled at times to get there, but she made it. I want more books like this. I can't give this book enough praise. 

Read this book now!

The Book Swap by J.E. Rowney (Review)

 I received this from Netgalley for review. Thank you to Netgalley,and the publishers. 

A very quick read,and could easily be read in one sitting. I was however left a tad disappointed. It felt very unrealistic, and the characters made poor choices...More than your average thriller. 

There were no major multi point plot twists..which i love by the way. It was an average thriller. It will be ok if you like light suspense and small thrills. If you need something more twisty and thrilling then leave this one on the shelf. 

The Guilty Couple By C.L. Taylor (Review)

 I want to thank HarperCollins for providing me with a copy for review. 

I really enjoyed this. A very fast paced thriller. There was lots of action,and excitement around every corner. Each chapter is from a different character's perspective which I do enjoy.  It kept me guessing for quite a while too. Even when I did figure out a little more of what was going on I still enjoyed the book. 

This was my first book by C.L. Taylor, I will definitely be reading more of their work.

I'm not going to spoil anything for you. You'll just have to read it for yourself. Happy reading.

Little Eve by Catriona Ward (Review)

 Thank you to Netgalley,and the publisher for a chance to review this. 

This is my second book from Catriona Ward. I'm shocked I was so let down,and disappointed with this one. Her first book I read ' The Last House on Needless Street' was really gripping,and kept me going. 

This one, I was let down. I didn't connect with the story at all. I got lost, and kept wanting to put the book down. For me, it might of been the time period that might of been an issue for me. 

I know a lot of other people liked it, and I really wanted to like it too, but I just struggled through it. I guess not all can be winners right?

I do hope 'Sundial' reads more like "Needless Street" I will be giving that one a chance. 

Suburban Hell by Maureen Kimer (Review)

 Thank you to Netgalley,and the publisher for a chance to review this book. 

I had fun with this book. It was funny,and had some horror elements to it too. Not much scares me anymore, but I still enjoy horror. I'm not a mom....to human children anyway, (my child is a cat) so some of the dialogue or jokes, etc I might not of fully got the jist of, but I still enjoyed this book. 

The cover art is awesome too. a demon zombie hand coming out of the ground. While housewives look in the background is totally eye catching. I also love the use of colors in the cover. 

Again, not a mom to human children, so I don't know what it's like to sit in the carpool lane, but I can picture someone reading this while waiting for their spawns to come running from the halls to the minivan. 

Check this book out!

Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth (Review)

 3.5 

I want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book for review. 

I really wanted to enjoy this more than I did. I absolutely LOVE the cover of this book. The artwork is so creepy,and pulls you in. Sadly the book didn't quite do it for me as much. It felt choppy,and a little all over the place. I many times felt a little lost in the story,and not fully in a good way. I felt I couldn't fully keep track of what was going on or had happend. I literally felt lost in the story. I did like that I laughed a few times, as well as having an uneasy feeling, but to me the story didn't hold up as much as I was hoping. 

Mothered by Zoje Stage (review)

 I want to thank Netgalley,and Thomas & Mercer for an e-arc of this. 

I could not read this fast enough. I seriously want to give it more than 5 stars, but Goodreads wont allow it. My first Zoje Stage book was Baby Teeth. ( I also, was able to read as a ARC). I thought that was a wild ride. This is wilder. So many times I felt like I was the character. I was so thrilled. So many moments made me to "What the F*ck". 

 I did have a laugh at one scene since it reminded me oddly of something from my own childhood. (Spoiler FREE). The scene involves a hamster, and I had something similar happen to my hamster. I just don't know which situation would of been worse. (Zoje, if you're reading this I'll gladly share my own hamster story.)

 I loved having the confusing feeling throughout. This book really kept me guessing. I highly recommend you read this if you love thrills,and horror. I've read some have been let down by Zoje Stage before ( not me, i love all of it.) but if you've been let down before please,please give 'Mothered' a chance. 

On a last note I want to mention the book cover. Now unfortunately the artwork doesn't display on an arc on my kindle. But viewing the artwork on Goodreads, as well as Netgalley it looks beautiful. I wonder if it's embossed, or textured in anyway? I know you still would't get the textures, or colors in an ebook copy, but it's still a stunning cover. I know we are not supposed to judge books by their covers, but I'm sorry, the cover is the very first thing we see on a book. Even before reading a synopsis. If this was my first book by Zoje Stage, and all I had to go off was the cover, it would of pulled me in. That's what attracted me to Baby Teeth. ( I don't remember if I covered that in my Baby Teeth review or not). Major props to whoever designs Zoje Stage's book covers because they are creepy,and eye catching. Very bookshelf worthy. 

I think that about covers it, at least I hope I didn't miss anything. Now, with that said. Go out,and read,and or pre-order 'Mothered' by Zoje Stage (pub date. 2/14/123)

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager (review) POSSIBLE SPOILERS

 

** spoiler alert ** POSSIBLE SPOILERS I read an ebook copy of this from the library. i was on the hold list at my main library, but noticed a copy was available at another. How? Why? I dont know. I thought all would have massive hol lists. So i quickly checked it out so I could read it before my actual hold was available. Woah what an amazing read. I finished it so quickly. (Would of sooner, but I actually did need sleep). I love all of Riley Sager's books. I really loved the supernatural elements woven in this. Should I add fear of swimming in lakes to my list? I enjoyed the mystery and guessing. Making my own theories, and guesses along the way, and STILL being shocked at the ending. At the time of writing this review I actually get to meet Riley Sager ( Thursday June 23). I look forward to it. Now to wait for the next release. ( I do this with so many thrillers. I just binge them. But it's oh so fun) Enjoy this wild thrill ride. Remember wear a life vest.

in the dark we forget by Sandra SG Wong (review)

 

Thank you HarperCollins forward chance to review this. I liked this. It was twisting,and thrilling. At times it moved a little slow, but I still enjoyed it. What would happen if you woke up in a wooded area, and forgot everything? I love psychological thrillers,and this was pretty thrilling. I liked the settings too. Some of the locations are real places. I haven't yet looked it up, but it sounds breathtaking. A nice wild ride. I do recommend this book

Lucky by Rachel Edwards (review

 

Thank you to HarperCollins for getting in touch with me to review this book. How much would you gamble for love? Etta love Ola, but Ola only agrees to marry until they've saved enough money. Etta starts gambling,but that's only the beginning. I don't gamble, so I didn't get every little reference,but still was able to fully enjoy this novel. A very slow burning thriller,that I'm sure will be a great summer read for many.

The Game by Scottt Kershaw (review)

 Thank you to NetGalley for a review copy in exchange for an honest review. I was really excited about this one but for me it fell a little flat. It started out  so strong, but started to drag a little in the middle. I got lost at times, and felt it was moving a little slow. It picked up a little again towards the end, but still can't bring myself to rate it higher. Please still check this book out as it should not be missed. Again, thank you for a chance to review this book.  

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney (Review)

 

I got a copy of the book in exchange for review from a goodreads giveaway. Thank you very much for a chance to review this book. This was an amazing read. It's full of mystery, and twists. It's very dark, and fun. I never guessed the ending, and loved every single bit of it. Go, and read this book as soon as you can.

Unmasked: My Life Solving Cold Cases By Paul Holes (Review)

 

I received from Bookishfirsts in exchange for review. 

I love true crime, and cold cases are even better. 

 Paul Holes memoir of investigating the Golden State Killer was amazingly written. I couldn't put it down. As haunting as the case is, you still get drawn deep into it. So many times I felt like I was right there with him right with the case. It's very scary to know you never know who could be a killer, they're hiding in plain sight. The monsters under the bed really are real. Only they're not under the bed. They're your next door neighbor.

 The Golden State Killer was able to hide so long,and that's scary to think about how people can get away with haunting crimes.  Thanks to Paul's work on the case along with DNA analysis, and help from Michelle McNamara (who also has a book on the Golden State Killer 'I'll Be Gone In The Dark' ) He was able to be caught. 

 I'm very glad I was able to read this, and if you love true crime I really think you'll enjoy this. 

The Patient by Jane Shemilt (netgalley review)

 

Thank you Netgalley and William Morrow for a ebook review copy.

This book read slow for me. It was more a drama than a mystery or thriller. I liked the synopsis,and idea of the story, i guess I just wanted more thrill. I love fast paced thrills,and page turns,and was hoping this book would provide that,sadly I wasn't that thrilled.  

Hide by Kiersten White (Netgalley review)

 

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Del Rey Publishing for this ebook review copy.
This is my first read by Kiersten White.

I read the synopsis of this. It sounded so so good, don't get me wrong I did like this book, but I didn't love it. The idea of an abandoned amusement park, and a game of childhood hide and seek really drags you in. 

  So many times I was left hidden myself. I felt lost. By the end I was still almost wanting more. A little more of everything. 

I do really love the cover for this book. Seeing it on Goodreads,and other online sources in full color is nice. (you don't get that with e-ink). So I know in person it will be extra beautiful. 

 I love the creepy mustardy yellow is. The black and red viny creepiness of the park. I feel it all just fits.

In all I give it 3 stars because I did enjoy it, I was thrilled just not completely to my expectations. If thr author writes another horror/thriller novel in the future, yes I'll still give it a chance.