Saturday, August 5, 2023

The Mystery Guest By Nita Prose (Review)





 Thank you to Netgalley, and the publisher for an ARC copy to read, and review.


I loved the first book from Nita Prose, after reading that I was hoping she'd write more, and oh boy did she deliver. I heard 'The Mystery Guest' was coming, and knew I had to read it right away. I love the Molly character. She is absolutely perfect. The Mystery Guest involves another murder. I love my books filled with murder, and twists too. This kept me guessing so much. I also love how there are two time lines in this book. I love hearing some of Molly's backstory.
This is a must read if you are a fan of 'The Maid', or mysteries in general. You don't need to of read 'The Maid' to enjoy 'The Mystery Guest' but I am suggesting you do, so you get to know Molly a little bit more. She is so much fun,an quirky ( I mean that in a good way.). Nita, if you're reading this i'm begging you please, PLEASE keep 'The Maid' series going. The world needs more Molly Gray in it.

Thursday, July 27, 2023

The Horror at Pleasant Brook by Kevin Lucia (review)

 




 you to the author and netgalley for a chance to review this book.


This was a great read. it was a wonderful terrifying tale of horror. i felt like i was reading an old classic paperback. the cover is also incredible. the descriptions in the book were incredibly detailed. if you're into horror i highly suggest this book. it should check off quite a few boxes for fans of the genre.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

The Night House by Jo Nesbo (Review)







 Thank you to the publisher,and netgalley for an ebook to review



This is my first Jo Nesbo novel, but I have heard of him before. 


This was incredibly fast paced. it's one you get sucked right into. At first I thought the novel was going one way before it whips me around,and were on another path, but not in a bad way. This novel kept me guessing till the end. I was confused, but excited to find out what happened next. I apologize my review is a little all over, but I seriously don't want to spoil anything. This did put a new fear in me, but luckly I don't think I'll have any issues with coming in contact with the new fear. Read this book to find out. Can you guess what It is? Another book to add to that Halloween TBR.


Oh, I'd like to also comment on the cover of this. The cover is incredible. It's so spooky, and spine chilling.

That Night in the Woods by Kristopher Triana (Review)







 Thank you to Kristopher, and Netgalley for an ebook copy to review. 


This was my 2nd book from Mr. Triana the first was 'Gone to See the River Man'. This book was just as fun and thrilling it is such a good thrill ride. I loved the setting in the woods with a group of friends. It really sets the atmosphere of horror. This will be a wonderful Autumn read for the Halloween season. Maybe take this on your next camping trip. (I used to camp as a kid...I don't anymore...no nothing strange in the woods happened.). 

If you're looking for a good fright check this one out. 

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Drowning by TJ Newman (Review)

 


Thank you to the publisher for a copy to read and review. I loved this. I liked it more than 'Falling' it was incredibly fast-paced. I felt like I was trapped with all the characters waiting for rescue. I felt the plane fall, the water rise as it starts to flood the aircraft. Every move they made. 
I just devoured the book. I wonder what TJ Newman will do next. I hope she keeps these airplane tragedies going. Although that might increase some fear in all of us. Some horror and thrills can be good sometimes. Right? 
The cover is awesome as well, just like in 'falling'. The cover in any book I think really speaks a lot about a book. I know we've always been told to never judge a book by it's cover. But I disagree with that. The cover is the first thing a lot of us see. Even before a synopsis. It can speak a lot about the book. The cover can not only tell the genre of a book, or even the author if they use similar styles or the same designer, but it helps it bring life to books, and helps attract the reader. That's what attracted me to TJ Newman's books. (As well as many other authors works).

If you're a fan of 'Falling' TJ Newman's first novel, I highly highly suggest you check this one out. Now I read both of her books on solid ground, but if you really want a scared, read it on an airplane, or this one in the ocean. 

Happy reading.


The Close (A Maeve Kerrigan Mystery) by Jane Casey (Review)

 



Thank you to the publisher for a copy to read and review. 

This was my first book with Maeve Kerrigan as the protagonist. I have other books with her as lead detective on my TBR to read I just haven't read them yet. With that said I decided to start the journey.


I did enjoy this book? Yes. 


Did I love it? No. 


 I do wonder if it's because not knowing more about Maeve that made me not like it a whole lot...and I should of started with book 1? 

I did enjoy her character's relationship with her coworker. I think they worked really well as a team. I will look forward to reading Casey's other books starring her in hopes to learn more about her character. 


This one just didn't fully hit the mark for me. I found myself putting it down a few times. To me it felt it moved slow. Or at least slower than I'm uses to.


Again, thank you to the publisher for a copy to review.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni (Review)





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

This was so so good. It was incredible fast paced. I didn't want to put it down. I like puzzles myself (I'm not very good at them, but still enjoy them). This book was full of twists, turns, and surprises. Which is exactly what I like in a book. If you're a fan of thrillers and or puzzles I suggest you pick this one up.