After a long time this one has that same cozy mystery vibes it had in the beginning. I really enjoyed myself. 

It's weird to rate the book after only what it seems like an introduction. But I have to keep in mind when it was written. It was ok, it feels like I'm only just learning about the world and magic system, still don't care about the characters. It seems like this would be much longer and written in more detail today, I'm feeling like I'm reading only draft of the novel. I'm continuing series nonetheless.

This book is an incredibly useful and well-written resource, but for my personal needs, it had too much information I didn't find relevant at this time. The text is heavy with medical jargon, which might be a challenge for readers without a background in the field.

Interestingly, the information I was looking for—the reason I picked up the book—was tucked away in just a few pages at the very end. Nearly half of the book are references, glossary, index etc.

One of the highlights for me was the inclusion of real patient examples at the end of each chapter. These case studies brought the concepts to life and made the dense content more relatable.

I’d definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to explore the effects of fasting on various diseases in depth. However, for someone seeking a quick overview or practical guidance, it might not be the most suitable choice.

This was my second book by Leeanne Slade and now I think she could be one of my favorite romance authors! Her stories are deep and beautifully written, characters are real, human, and flawed, there's always some fun and interesting premise and I'm here for all of it! This one was perhaps a bit too long, but still interesting. Loved the narrators and double POV.

Omg I'm shocked how fun this book was. I loved the unexpected combination of romantic story and murder mystery. Running for your life while on first date is such an interesting situation to find yourself in. I loved how they shared their life philosophies and past traumas while falling deeper in love. Jane Austen references made a lovely cozy romantic atmosphere. Both narrator were great! 

 Cute, feel good, nice ending. Nothing to write home about, but a great palate cleanser. Even has a little plot twist. 

Wow, this is one of those series that leave you hangover after finishing. I DID NOT see that ending coming. Perhaps a little too dark to be 5 stars, but I liked that this time we got dr. Lecter as the main story. 

This book was so captivating that I almost listened to it in one sitting and wanted to start it over the moment I finished it. It's such a reread material. Written in an interview format, the story feels incredibly real—so much so that I found myself Googling midway through, wondering if it might be based on a true story. The emotional depth of the characters is exceptional, drawing the reader in with their authenticity and intensity.

What stood out most was the way the story unfolded through the interviews, leaving readers to piece together the events and interpret the truth for themselves. Some things remain a mystery, which only added to the intrigue. I especially liked how the book delved into the darker corners of the human psyche, revealing how little it takes for someone to descend into tyranny. This exploration of the fragility of morality and the shadows within us was brilliantly executed.

This novel has easily climbed to the top of my favorite horror books. If you’re considering the audiobook, I can’t recommend it highly enough—the narrators did an extraordinary job bringing the characters to life with their performances.

A must-read (or must-listen) for anyone who loves immersive, thought-provoking horror. Absolute recommendation! 

 I can't remember the last time I was this conflicted about a book after finishing it. On one hand, the writing was excellent—fast-paced, thrilling, and engaging. The dual POVs and the interplay of past and present timelines worked great. I literally listened to the audiobook in one sitting because I couldn’t stop; I was eager to see how everything would unfold. The past POV, in particular, was interesting and well-written.

On the other hand, the FMC was one of the most poorly written characters I’ve ever encountered. She was irritating, overly self-absorbed, and obsessed with her self-worth, which seemed entirely tied to being in a relationship. Her life revolved around finding a boyfriend, leading her to ignore glaring red flags and make incredibly stupid decisions. No character development. While I understand the intention was to keep the protagonist—and by extension, the reader—confused until the very end, her obliviousness and tendency to “forget” key revelations made her almost unbearable.

The story began to fall apart for me after her second encounter with Tom. At that point, major events, like the brutal murder of her best friend, were conveniently swept under the rug, which felt implausible and frustrating.

The final plot twist genuinely surprised me—I didn’t see it coming at all. However, it felt more like a "gotcha" moment than an organic resolution. I don't feel there were enough breadcrumbs for the reader to piece it together, and some of the red herrings felt like borderline lying. Maybe I was simply too stupid to crack the mystery before the author revealed it, but despite its shock value, the twist didn’t fully land for me.

That said, the narrators were fantastic. They brought the story to life and captured the mood perfectly. I would definitely recommend the audiobook.

Verdict: A thrilling ride with excellent pacing and narration, but a frustrating main character and some questionable plot choices that may leave readers divided. 

Even though I guessed what happened pretty early on, it didn't take away from my experience. I loved the writing, it had some cringy "trying too hard to be deep" sentences, but overall, it was flowing nicely.

The theme was great and I loved the inside scoop of a broken family. The characters felt real and they had nice development.

I never know what to expect from Jeneva, from 3 of her books I've read this was the best, another one was meh and the third one was horrible. Good thing I didn't give up on her after the horrible one because I've had a great time with this. 😊