REVIEW: DAY ZERO by Kelly deVos
In a weird way, I definitely could relate to the main character, Jinx. I grew up in a household where we saved everything, as if in preparation for the apocalypse ourselves. We had so many…
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In a weird way, I definitely could relate to the main character, Jinx. I grew up in a household where we saved everything, as if in preparation for the apocalypse ourselves. We had so many…
This dark atmospheric book is a must read for anyone who loves a mash-up of a thrilling fast-paced mystery with the spookiness of a paranormal. Who doesn’t want to read a gritty story about an…
I LOVED escaping into this story’s magical mayhem and splendid playfulness. GHOST SQUAD includes charming characters, a strong family atmosphere, and a beautiful representation of folklore from the Dominican. Lately, I’ve been reading more middle…
I am weeping over such a powerful story with deep, necessary messages. FELIX EVER AFTER is realistic, conversational, and emotional. Felix’s voice in the first person point of view and his journey as a transgender…
I read this book in one night because I simply couldn’t put it down. I had so many questions from the start and needed them answered before I went to sleep! This action-packed story gave…
This drips with delicious circus treats, whimsical dreams, and sinister nightmares. I drank in everything about this story fueling my childhood dreams and nostalgia as I typically read adult contemporaries, thrillers, and mysteries. The magical…
This book was selected by my Quarantine Book Club for the month of June 2020 and it only took me just over a week to finish reading, which is fast for me. The story is…
This is my first read by author Tom Ryan. I was really drawn to this story’s premise, a teen (named Delia “Dee” Skinner) who starts an anonymous podcast that helps solve true crime cases via…
What a beautiful and authentic story! I truly enjoyed reading this encouraging, brave story of Mari and Jase, two teens navigating school, cancer, and each other. There are so many things to love here, especially…
This is one twisted story that I devoured so fast. The author is a poetic thriller writer. I found myself pausing to soak in her words and phrasing. I liked Caroline right away with her…
I was so excited for this story based on the premise – a reunion of old college friends filled with a disappearance, secrets, and mysteries. Unfortunately, it fell short for me with too much backstory…
I ripped right through this raw feminist thriller about killing bad men who deserved it! This page-turner was very entertaining and the rich depth of the characters’ vivid emotions drew me closer to their fierce…
A great second book for Vanessa Lillie! I really enjoy stories that bring the past to the surface while finding the truth in the present. FOR THE BEST was a fast paced thriller with excellent…
This creepy story was right up my alley. I adore Phantom of the Opera and this gothic romance retelling brought me into a similar dark setting with mysterious characters, but with ballet performances, experiments, and…
A few awesome quotes from the book: “A house is haunted by memory.”“Are they the ghosts, truly, or am I?”“The past is everywhere, here, wrapped up in the present.” I love a good ghost story…
“Nightlight has no TV, no running water, no basic necessities…but they’ve got body bags.” SURRENDER YOUR SONS by Adam Sass drew me in with all its terror and twists. This is a horrific camp story…
Wendy Heard is a brilliant storyteller and “The Kill Club” is a murderous, sexy story that sucked me in right away. Not only does this book promote insomnia, but you will never look at a…
This is the author’s debut. This story gave me major emotional vibes having been through postpartum depression myself. I applaud the author for taking such a heavy topic and weaving it through a psychological thriller…