Cristina Ghita
An absolute thrill of a ride through the procedures of the police investigating a strings murders by a serial killer who targets high placed people who've done wrong by coming after their near and dear. Flashbacks between the serial killer's past interwoven with different narrative threads make this a complex thriller where the twists keep twisting and the turns keep turning. Chapeau for this feat of unputdownableness.
For anybody who wants to make an informed choice with more awareness about their own or their kids use of technology. This is the best kind of nonfiction book for me, so interesting I feel like I'm reading a pageturner. Although I normally read fiction in a matter of 1 or 2 days, nonfiction is much more likely to drag on for me. So, you're curious about why, when you step into a train/bus, you can only see a sea of head glancing down at their phones, read this book. If you're one in that sea, you've guessed it! Read it too.
Oh my! I'm impressed because I didn't think I'd love any other series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes as much as I loved The Hwtjorne series, but boy was I wrong! And never have I been happier to be proven wrong. Bring on the finale!
Sweet as pie! Relatable uplifting story and characters that come to life and build on each other's strengths as the series continues. Will definitely read the rest of this series.
Thanks netgalley for the audiobook. This thriller was a terrifying reflection on what it could mean to be an organ donor and then actually get attacked but being aware when your organs are harvested. The recipient of the new organ then hesitates between meeting their donor's family and friends and finally deciding they're too curious not to. Loved the believable characters, the brief ethical exploration of this topic, but most of all, the twists and turns in the story as what happened slowly comes to light. If you like twisty thrillers that don't get too gory, this one's for you.
Thank you Netgalley for this whale of a good time book! I don't know what it is with me and books where the female protagonist is on a hunt for bad men who are gonna get what's coming to them. This was so good! The sibling relationship was top-notch, the snark was there, the fun was there, the waits and turns, a dash of romance and a sprinkling of implausible coincidences were also there. This was one gory thrilling romp of a book! Trigger warnings apply, but go for it if you loved How to Kill Men and get away with it by Katy Brent and couldn't wait for something similar, or if you like the Finlay Donovan series but want to dip your toes into something more graphic.
This is my third full book by Sarah J. Maas. The very first was Crescent City 1 which I loved! Then I tried A court of thorns and roses, which I couldn't finish and finally, I seemed to hit my stride again with Throne of Glass. That was OK, but the series picks up after the first book, so here we go, second book in the series in as many weeks. The surprises keep coming, the heroine is growing as a person and the romance and action keep the interest alive. Hope you'll enjoy it!
Absolutely brilliant book about the past, about sprightly young people, about life and it's bittersweet joys and diasspointments. Positively adored the sisterly duo.
Thank you Kensington Books for this ARC audiobook via Netgalley. This book had a great amateur sleuth duo rendered brilliantly by the narrator. The cast of characters provided an interesting conundrum as several of them were extremely unlikeable and might very well have done the deed. If there is one thing that I found incredibly jarring are some of the comments about one ‘fat' character - the body descriptions - about jiggly arms or a voracious appetite - which were meant to induce dislike for the character. Is this fair? I don't know. I'm sure the author has the right to portray the people in the book as they see fit, but I find it problematic when being fat becomes associated with being necessarily ugly or ‘less than' other people.
That being said, the ending did reserve a few surprises and an unexpected twist. Would I say this is a thrilling read? No, but it does follow in the illustrious vein of other recent cosy mystery writers, like Richard Osman or Nita Prose.
All in all, an enjoyable book.
Here's another hit for Mr. Turton. Despite the obvious differences in the plot, the characters and the setting, this reading experience reminded me of the revelation of reading The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. The same sensation of barely hanging on to the logical thread of the story but not being able to stop reading and seeing where the story would take you next. Absolutely brilliant!
This was a fabulous read, fast-paced and gritty to my heart's content. Perfect as a palate cleanser between other longer series, literary fiction, fantasy, and assorted romance stories. Blew through in a day! Now the other books
This is one unforgettable juicy family saga with a side of cold case investigation and an extra serving of genetic mystery, all topped off with a wonderful audiobook interpretation by a
Frankie Corzo, Robb Morera, and Victoria Villareal. This one is perfect for fans of Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson and any book by Elizabeth Acevedo.