Category: Thriller

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

August 20, 2024

Narration: π™΄πšπš˜πšŠπš›πšπš˜ π™±πšŠπš•πš•πšŽπš›πš’πš—πš’ Genre: suspense/saga/lit fic Soundtrack: Another Leaf: Charles Lesley Gordon  A small town, a best friend, a life-altering trauma, an enigma, and the enduring power of hope collide in 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘡𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜‹π˜’π˜³π˜¬. Chris Whitaker takes us on an epic voyage as we follow Patch, Saint, and several Monta Clare, Missouri […]

The Five Year Lie by Sarina Bowen

August 8, 2024

Really Like Narrated by Kathleen Early, Gary Tiedemann, Jason Clarke Genre: domestic thriller  Soundtrack: stranger – Olivia Rodrigo A mysterious text, a lost love, family secrets, and creepy technology collide in Sabrina Bowen’s debut thriller.  Have you ever received a text that made no sense? What if that text was from someone you believe died […]

The Sicilian Inherrtiance by Jo Piazza

August 1, 2024

Loved Genre: Historical Fiction/ Mystery Published 2024 by Dutton Books Soundtrack:  L’AMOUR DE MA VIE – Billie Eilish       Mysterious, gripping, and full of references to fabulous food and a tiny Italian village, The Scilian Inheritance is yet another genre-crossing book. Per usual, I am a sucker for strong female friendships, and Piazza crafted them beautifully. […]

Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding – Two Desperate Women – A Review

April 27, 2024

From the first sentence, this book made me obsessed with figuring out what would happen; it held my interest and handed out some very unexpected plot twists. The dual narrators both captured their characters well. Then, to my great disappointment, the author turns both heroines into complete dumbs dumbs, and an unsatisfactory ending .

The Fury by Alex Michaelides – Review

March 28, 2024

An island,Β  a murder, a group of seven, and dozens of hidden secrets. It’s a pretty good recipe for a thriller; however, The Fury just wasn’t my favorite. The premise, the craftiness of the narrator, and the (multiple twists) elevate The Fury within the thriller genre. Still, overall, I found it a bit predictable and not nearly as heart-racing as Michealides’ other books.Β 

Long Bright River by Liz Moore – Review

March 27, 2024

Moore’s thriller explores the dynamics of sisterhood, living with addiction, and the vulnerability of those who make their living on the streets. This book will haunt you until you finish it, not only to unravel all the plot secrets but also to see how these sisters turned out to be such outwardly different people.Β