I really liked the concept, a wife being questioned by the FBI for her husband's involvement in human trafficking, but the further the story went on the more I just couldn't get into it. It was a good interesting book, but not much more than that for me. It tried to ask a lot of difficult questions about culpability and willful ignorance and at what point a victim becomes a perpetrator, but it just didn't feel like there was enough nuance or skill to make that work. It wound up falling flat toward the end and while it was an entertaining book, it ended on a bit of a low note for me.

I felt like I've watched this episode of Criminal Minds before. It wasn't exactly the most original plot, but I do enjoy reading more of Lisa Gardner's stories and following the returning main characters along their lives, like Detective DD Warren. There's just something so pleasant in the way Lisa Gardner crafts her stories and they're easily enjoyed.

My favorite of the Quincy and Rainie books. The best way I can think of to describe Lisa Gardner's books is that it's not difficult to find plot holes and flaws, but you don't really want to. They're just enjoyable reads. Sharlah and her brother have such an interesting relationship. I was genuinely surprised by a lot of the twists and turns. Definitely a book I'll reread in the future.

A fun read, but not one that's gonna stick with me. The plot seemed hampered by the main character's injury and spent more time on her recovery than the actual murder mystery, which was less interesting to me. I did thoroughly enjoy the ending though, and it was another very solid read from Lisa Gardner.

Maybe it came from binge reading too many Lisa Gardner books in a row, but I came away from this book not liking it at all. I could not get into the plot at all. It felt too convoluted and too over the top, even for an easy thriller read. It was so fast paced and simultaneously dragged for me, and I had to force my way through it. Maybe it was the book, but maybe I just need a break from Lisa Gardner for a while. Either way, a disappointing read.

Another of Tawni O'Dell's books that I just could not get into. She seems to excel at writing unpleasant characters who I don't care about in the slightest. More than anything, this book was a lot of cringe. I'm still not thrilled with her writing style, but I could enjoy it if I didn't hate her stories so much. At least this time I went in prepared for the rape and abuse that seems prevalent in everything she writes.

At this point, it's really just my fault for continuing to read her books. The juxtaposition of Spanish bullfighters with a tiny coal town in Pennsylvania was an interesting choice, but something that really didn't work for me. It felt jarring whenever they switched between the two, more like I was reading two different books. I did find myself enjoying the characters a little more in this one, but it was still a struggle to get through.

I actually liked this book, probably because it was more of a mystery than her previous books and that made the story a little more palatable. I also enjoyed the characters much more and really didn't mind following them around for a whole book. This was also the first time I enjoyed her small, poor mining town atmosphere. I didn't love this book, but I did find myself quite enjoying it, especially in comparison to her previous books.

This was by far my favorite of the Tawni O'Dell books I read. For one it was a plot I was actually interested in. Her mysteries work a lot better for me because otherwise her books wind up feeling like aimless misery. Her characters still weren't necessarily all likable, but in this I still enjoyed following them despite that. I have to admit I was not the most fond of the plot twist at the end, but overall I really enjoyed this book. Slowly her books got better and better for me, though I don't think I'll go seeking out any more.

This book was okay and I do really enjoy Liane Moriarty's writing style, but the story was a bit of a letdown for me. It wasn't as strong as the other books of hers that I've read and I just couldn't get involved. The whole mystery aspect was a disappointment when it was solved and even the heart wrenching moments didn't do much for me. It felt a little distant and dull compared to other books I've read by her. I couldn't bring myself to care and it was all just a little humdrum. It wasn't bad, but I have enjoyed most of her other books significantly more.