"Petal to the Metal" by Annabel Chase is a cozy mystery about Mia Thorne who, after a series of personal mishaps, moves into her deceased Aunt Hazel's home. Mia finds both friendship and potential romance there, while uncovering her clairvoyant abilities and a murder mystery she feels compelled to solve.
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The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson
Hello Beautiful People! Welcome back to another book review! For this review I finally (this book has been on my list for such a long time) read and am now reviewing The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson. The Amityville Horror was first published in 1977 and since that time the book has been long criticized,… Continue reading The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
The review discusses "The Only Good Indians" by Indigenous author Stephen Graham Jones. The culturally-infused novel, containing elements of horror and gory descriptions, tackles issues affecting Indigenous communities, such as addiction and mental health. It also explores themes of guilt, retribution, and cultural reclamation. The reviewer rates and recommends the book highly, despite its mixed reception.
The Invited by Jennifer McMahon
"The Invited" by Jennifer McMahon is a paranormal thriller exploring the lives of Helen, Nate, and Olive who interact with the ghostly presence of Hattie Breckenridge, a character from the past associated with their land. Unpredictability, strong character development, and descriptive writing make the book engaging and hard to put down.
In Memory of Exoskeletons by Rebecca Cuthbert
Sold by Patricia McCormick
Hello Beautiful People! Welcome back to another review! Clearly, the universe wants me to be on a young adult book journey right now because after I finished reading Stolen Children by Peg Kehret I accidentally again started reading another young adult book. Like in my other review though I decided to keep reading because the… Continue reading Sold by Patricia McCormick
Stolen Children by Peg Kehret
Death du Jour by Kathy Reichs (Temperance Brennan #2)
This detailed review examines the second book in Kathy Reichs' series, 'Death Du Jour'. The reviewer praises improvements from the first book but criticizes an overcomplicated plot with too many dead characters and coincidences. The protagonist Temperance Brennan's character is sometimes inconsistent, but her forensic work is meticulously described. The book received a 7/10 rating.
Not a Happy Family Shari Lapena
This book review examines the mystery novel, "Not a Happy Family" by Shari Lapena. The story revolves around the murder of wealthy parents, Fred and Sheila Merton, with their adult children being prime suspects. The reviewer, impressed by the gripping plot and well-differentiated characters, rates the book 9/10, lauding it as a fast-paced and enjoyable read. The mystery's resolution is found surprising, hinting at the unexpected twists and turns in the narrative.
All His Pretty Girls by Charly Cox
"All His Pretty Girls" by Charly Cox is a gripping mystery-thriller which centres on Detective Alyssa Wyatt, as she investigates a series of brutal murders committed by a serial killer. The review highlights a well-paced plot filled with captivating twists and multifaceted characters. Despite some discomfort with empathising with the killer's backstory and dissatisfaction with the ending, the reviewer commends Cox's vivid storytelling and rates the book 8.5/10.











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