The Shadows by Alex North

In "The Shadows" by Alex North, Paul Adams reflects on a dark past of lucid dreaming with childhood friends, Charlie Crabtree and James. As a murder investigation unfolds, Paul's uneasy return to his hometown reveals unsettling connections. The book's suspense wanes in the second half, earning it a 7.5/10 rating. The ending, while solving the mystery, leaves lingering questions about Charlie's motivations and Paul's culpability.

Gone to See The River Man by Kristopher Triana

For this review I get into maybe one of the most mind bending books I’ve read this year. Gone to See The River Man by Kristopher Triana had my jaw on the floor the whole time.

Final Girls by Riley Sager

The Final Girls by Riley Sager is exactly what you think it is and follows the classic horror theme of the Final Girl story. However, it has a twist in which it follows three separate final girls years after their ordeals and how they all connect to each other.

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.

In the Garden of Spite by Camilla Bruce

This book review discusses "In the Garden of Spite" by Camilla Bruce, a historical fiction thriller based on the life of early 1900s serial killer Belle Gunness. In spite of some slow-paced sections, the reviewer appreciates the characterization and recommends this book for fans of character-driven historical fiction.

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

The book review discusses "Stolen Children" by Peg Kehret, a book about 14-year-old babysitter Amy and 3-year-old Kendra kidnapped by Smokey and Hugh. The reviewer, initially surprised by its young adult genre, gives it a 7.5 out of 10, recommending it to teens or those wanting a light mystery.

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.

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.

Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The reviewer discusses Taylor Jenkins Reid's book "Daisy Jones & the Six" with conflicting feelings. They appreciate the unique format but are irritated by the unresolved tension between characters, Daisy and Billy. They label the book as authentic yet lacking excitement.