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The Lamb by Lucy Rose

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The Lamb is a spine-tingling domestic horror that follows Margot, a young girl raised in an isolated home with her deeply unstable mother. Other than attending school when her mother feels like it, Margot is totally alone. Even at school she is teased and ridiculed due to her poverty. Inside those walls, normal rules don’t apply, violence, control, and even cannibalism are part of everyday life. As Margot grows, she begins to navigate the twisted reality she’s been taught, all while new elements, like the arrival of Eden, start to shift the fragile balance inside the home. The story explores abuse, survival, and the terrifying ways love and violence can intertwine.

Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben (Myron Bolitar #1)

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In this review of "Deal Breaker," the first book in Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar series, the reviewer shares their unexpected enjoyment of the story and its characters, particularly the witty and loyal Myron. The blend of sports and mystery captivates, and the humor enhances the suspense, making it a compelling read.

When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy

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The review praises Nat Cassidy’s horror novel "When the Wolf Comes Home" for its unique plot and emotional depth. It centers on Jess, a relatable protagonist, and a troubled boy facing terrifying realities. The fast-paced story explores fear's impact on individuals, making it both unsettling and compelling. The reviewer rates it an 8/10.

The Crash by Freida McFadden

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The Crash follows Teagan, who is close to having her baby, but is not having her life together. I an attempt to outrun her past, she gets on the road, although the road has other plans for her. Crashing in a heavy snowstorm, Teagan has gotten herself into quite a situation. That’s until the seemingly sweet Hank comes to save her. Taking her to his home to keep her warm, safe and fed, Teagan meets Polly, his wife, and then her life really takes an unexpected turn. What seems to be a kind, helpful couple soon turns into Teagan’s worst nightmares. With a desire to keep Teagan captive to have her baby for themselves, Teagan has to figure out how to save herself and her baby, while having no clue where she is, in the dead of winter.

The Mad Wife by Meagan Church

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The Mad Wife by Meagan Church explores the struggles of a 1950s housewife, Lulu Mayfield, navigating mental health within societal expectations. As Lulu faces personal crises, her neighbor's mysterious presence amplifies her insecurities. The novel delves into the complexities of womanhood, identity, and the psychological toll of conformity, ultimately offering a reflective commentary on the era.

Mercy by Jodi Picoult

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At its core, this novel asks one massive question, is it ever okay to kill someone you love if they ask you to? From that point on, Picoult does what she does best: she complicates it. Morally, legally, emotionally, and relationally. No angle is left untouched, which is both the book’s biggest strength and, at times, its biggest weakness.

The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

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Sydney Shaw is single, unlucky in love, and exhausted by the dating scene. When she meets Tom, charming, attentive, successful, and seemingly perfect, it feels like she’s finally caught a break. Their relationship moves quickly, but not so fast that it feels unrealistic. In fact, that’s part of what makes this book work: everything feelsplausible. But then women in the city start disappearing. And suddenly, the question isn’t whether Sydney has found the right guy, it’s whether she’s made a catastrophic mistake.

Keep It in the Family by John Marrs

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There are thrillers that make you look over your shoulder, and then there’s what John Marrs does in Keep It in the Family, where every horror, every secret, and every warped loyalty makes you question humanity itself. This isn’t just a domestic mystery about a creepy house, it’s a tangled, unhinged psychological exploration of family, identity, trauma, and the lengths people go to protect, or destroy, those they love. From the first unnerving scrawl scratched into a floorboard to the final bone-chilling twist, Keep It in the Family is Marrs at his darkest, most disturbing, and most emotionally jarring.

I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones

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For this review, we’re diving into something a little bloody, a little chaotic, and a whole lot of fun, I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones. This is the second of his books I’ve read, and while it didn’t hit quite as hard for me as the others, it was still an entertaining and surprisingly emotional read. Honestly, slasher stories are always a little silly, and this one leans into that in the best way possible.

This Is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter

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We’re back in Karin Slaughter’s world and this book had me hooked. Karin Slaughter always finds new ways to dig deeper into Will and Sara’s relationship, and This Is Why We Lied might just be one of her most emotional yet.