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Karin Slaughter

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Plot summary: In a small town, two young girls go missing, and the resulting search for what happened changes the lives of those involved forever. 

Characters: The story follows the life of Emmy Clifton, one of the police officers intimately involved with the missing persons case, as well as the lives of her family. The reader gets to watch as Emmy is forced to come to terms with the consequences of her potential inadequacy. Slaughter does such a wonderful job walking us through Emmy’s emotions and her growth as the story progresses. 

Themes: The thriller touches upon a few dark themes, guilt being the primary one. Slaughter also touches upon the idea of family, addiction. friendship, and personal growth. 

Overall, I really loved this. Like most of her books, this one had me guessing right up until the very end. It was dark and twisty and surprising. Slaughter is such a great author and such a great writer. I loved the characters, I loved the pacing, and I loved the vibe. I will continue to be a big fan. 

I would recommend this for anyone who enjoys dark thrillers that may not have a happy ending. 

Thank you to William Morrow, Kelsey Manning, and Karin Slaughter for the advanced copy. This has been the favorite ARC read of 2025 so far. 

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“His Face is the Sun”
Michelle James Corpora

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The first installment in the Throne of Khetara series, a YA epic fantasy with an ancient Egyptian setting. Four strangers are ripped from their lives and thrown into a conflict. These four unlikely heroes find themselves connected by a forgotten oracle that whispers insistently across the land. Only together can they save the kingdom from destruction, but when the bloodshed is done, who of Khetara’s children will sit on the throne?

The Plot: It felt like there were four different plots running at the same time until the very end of the book. I enjoy different perspectives but it felt very disjointed and confusing until we were almost all the way done with the book. I assume that this is likely due to it being the first of three in the series and the characters needed building and developing. The four individual stories were really enthralling and I enjoyed them. By the end of the book, I wanted things to keep going. 

The characters: I can’t decide who I like and who I dislike, and I think that makes for a really fun read. Each individual main character has their own faults and strengths. 

The setting: The setting was amazing. I absolutely love that it was set in ancient times in Egyptian lore. What a magical, creepy, moody vibe it gives to the story. 

Overall I enjoyed the book and I will likely read the next two. It held my attention, kept me on the edge of my seat, and had me wanting to know what will happen. I felt tied to the characters and to their wellbeing. The author did a great job at the imagery in the book, making you feel like you were there. The pacing was a little slow but the payoff was worth it. This will be perfect for young adult fans who are looking for a less spicy game of thrones. 

Thank you to the folks at Sourcebooks Fire for sharing an early copy with me in exchange for my honest review. 

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