I have mixed feelings about this one. I somehow just never felt completely immersed, totally invested, nor deeply connected with the story.
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill
I have such mixed feelings about this one. I waited to write this review to digest this story more, but I’m still unsure how I feel about it. It was a good three-star, quirky, murder-mystery.
Compass and Blade by Rachel Greenshaw
This is a solid YA fantasy debut, for readers who love a sea-faring adventure. This one is a fun, fast, exciting read that will definitely find its audience who love it. From the writing alone, I would definitely be interested to read more from this author.
Faebound (Faebound #1) by Saara El-Arifi
It’s one of my most anticipated books for the year and I went into it fully believing that it could be a five-star for me, but sadly it wasn’t. The saying that it fell flat, was exactly how I felt about this one.
ARC Review: Last One to Die by Cynthia Murphy – YA Mystery/Thriller
I have mixed feelings about this one. There are things that I really loved and some that didn’t work so well for me. Overall, it’s a solid three-star for me.
ARC Review: The Teacher by Freida McFadden – Mystery/Thriller
The reigning queen of popcorn thrillers does it again! Although I didn’t enjoy this one as much as some of her other books, it was still a solid three-star read for me.
ARC Review: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston – Mystery/Thriller
This is a very high-stakes, plot-driven novel, so if that’s your thing then you will love it. It’s just not my personal favorite type of thriller.
The Weekend Retreat by Tara Laskowski
It was okay and I’d still recommend it to readers who just really like this type of thriller. But I was not particularly blown away nor excited by it.
Last Girl Breathing by Court Stevens
I love the small-town, rural vibes and atmosphere. It makes for a great backdrop in thrillers. There are many players in this story and nearly everyone has experienced grief and tragedy of some kind.
Let Him In by William Friend
I have mixed feelings about this one. There were parts where I was totally hooked and invested, but there were also parts of the story that pulled me out of the experience.
The Gift by Freida McFadden
This is just a short novella, a fun, fast read. It’s creepy and ominous and the sense of dread builds throughout. I really enjoyed the way it ended.
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
I’m so conflicted about this one because I wanted to love it so much and there were parts that I definitely did. My biggest issue with this story is the pacing.