Category: thriller
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Book Review: The Last Pope by Luis Miguel Rocha
Well… I feel a bit strange writing this review now in light of Pope Francis’ passing (although I finished the book earlier this month). While this book is set before his Papacy, it’s strange timing on my part as I’ve had this book on my shelf for a little while now…
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Book Review: The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle
The premise of this book was fantastic at a glance, but the execution was a letdown to say the least. The only reason I kept reading was because I just couldn’t look away. I think I somehow hoped there would be something redeeming by the end…
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Book Review: The Arctic Fury by Greer Macallister
Tasked with leading a twelve-women expedition to the Arctic in search of the missing Franklin Expedition, Virginia Reeve, though an experienced guide, quickly realizes that she’s taken on more than she intended…
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Book Review: Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough
Emma’s on top of the world despite the obstacles of her past. She’s thriving in her career as a divorce attorney, she’s got a wonderful family and a supportive husband, and she’s got all the comforts that life has to offer. But as her fortieth birthday approaches, she’s haunted by the past…
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Book Review: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
I have been a diehard Alice Feeney fan since Rock Paper Scissors. Every book of hers I’ve read has been an easy five-star read. I’m so devastated that this one missed the mark for me…
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Book Review: All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall
Set in a dystopian future where severe climate change has all but destroyed civilization, Nonnie, her family, and what few remain in what’s left of New York City. They’ve taken shelter in the Museum of Natural History, balancing what they need to do to survive and trying to preserve what they can of what’s left…
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Book Review: The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James
Romy Silvers is the sole survivor aboard the Infinity. Its mission had been to establish a colony on a new planet, but a terrible accident killed the other astronauts, including Romy’s parents, leaving the ship’s command to the only child ever born in space…
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Book Review: House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen
I discovered Sarah Pekkanen last year and I quickly fell in love with her writing. I was super excited when I saw this book was a Book of the Month selection…
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Book Review: Only if You’re Lucky by Stacey Willingham
Stacey Willingham is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. Normally I struggle to connect with characters this age and in this setting, but I was absolutely absorbed into this story…
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Book Review: A Stranger in the Family by Jane Casey
A Stranger in the Family is the 11th book in the Maeve Kerrigan series, however, it stands strong on its own. I went into the book with no former knowledge of the series and was able to keep track of the characters…