The first of three books in the series, The Housemaid is a psychological thriller centered on a young woman named Millie who takes a job as the live-in help of a wealthy couple and their 9-year-old daughter. Nina, the wife, appears to be likeable and put together during the interview, but she reveals her unhinged… Continue reading A Review: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Set in the rural town of Cooley Ridge, this novel’s protagonist is Nicolette Farrell, a recently engaged counselor who takes a trip back to her hometown to help her brother sell their father’s house. From her brother Daniel’s standoffish demeanor, we get the sense that there are quite a few cobwebs and skeletons in the… Continue reading A Review: All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda
Colleen Hoover's books have certainly become popular, and although I didn't particularly enjoy her famous "It Ends with Us" book, I thought I would give her another chance. Let's dive into this popular thriller. "Verity" is a story about a woman who questions her sanity after spending weeks in a mansion with a man she… Continue reading A Review: “Verity” by Colleen Hoover
A story about three women with bright futures who meet at West Point, "Beyond the Point" gives a glimpse into what life is like for women in the military. I got this book as a Book of the Month pick and thought the plot sounded interesting. I'll be honest though, at nearly 500 pages, I… Continue reading A Review: “Beyond the Point” by Claire Gibson
"First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston is a suspense novel written in multiple timelines. It's almost a spy novel. I got this book in one of my Book of the Month boxes, but you may have heard of this book from Reese Witherspoon’s book club. Here is the book's description: "Evie Porter has everything a… Continue reading A Review: First Lie Wins
Let me preface this review to say that the only reason I decided to read this book was due to my love of Greek mythology. Based on the tale of Persephone and Hades, this book is a modern retelling of their story. Hades, God of the Dead, forms a contract with Persephone, Goddess of Spring.… Continue reading A Review: “A Touch of Darkness” by Scarlett St. Clair
How is it that I have been a reader my entire life and have never managed to read an Agatha Christie novel until now? I bought this tiny paperback at least a year ago and had never managed to bring myself to read it, but I'm trying to get around to reading books in my… Continue reading A Review: “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie
Fault Lines was a book I randomly bought solely based on the cover. Set in Tokyo, the novel begins with housewife Mizuki debating jumping off the balcony of her highrise apartment where she lives with her husband and two children. This book is a debut novel for author Emily Itami. Here is the book's description:… Continue reading A Review: “Fault Lines” by Emily Itami
This book was a mood! I was totally unprepared for how much I would love reading it! I am not a reader who enjoys scary horror, but this was not what I was expecting! I loved the two main characters Beatriz and Andrés. The story is told between their points of view with some chapters… Continue reading “The Hacienda” by Isabel Canas
It seems like every other book review I do is from Katherine Center, but hey, when you find an author you like, you read everything they've written. I received The Bodyguard as my Book of the Month pick earlier this summer. Katherine Center did not disappoint! Here is the book's description: She’s got his back.Hannah… Continue reading A Review: “The Bodyguard” by Katherine Center
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