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This was my first time reading Jessa Maxwell, and overall I really enjoyed Dead of Summer! The writing was engaging, and the setting had a strong atmospheric pull that kept me turning the pages. I appreciated the pacing and character dynamics, which felt authentic and immersive.
While some plot points were a bit predictable, that didn’t take away too much from the experience—the story was still satisfying and had a few well-placed twists. I’ll definitely be checking out more from this author in the future!
Recommended for fans of suspenseful summer thrillers with moody, immersive vibes.
Thank you to Net gallery for the Arc
This was my first time reading Jessa Maxwell, and overall I really enjoyed Dead of Summer! The writing was engaging, and the setting had a strong atmospheric pull that kept me turning the pages. I appreciated the pacing and character dynamics, which felt authentic and immersive.
While some plot points were a bit predictable, that didn’t take away too much from the experience—the story was still satisfying and had a few well-placed twists. I’ll definitely be checking out more from this author in the future!
Recommended for fans of suspenseful summer thrillers with moody, immersive vibes.
Thank you to Net gallery for the Arc
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ — 4.5 stars!
“That’s Not My Name” by Megan Lally is a gripping psychological thriller that had me hooked from the first page. Twisty, chilling, and emotionally intense, this story dives into trauma, identity, and survival with a raw edge that feels all too real.
The premise—waking up with no memory of who you are—is eerie enough, but Lally elevates it with vivid writing, an atmospheric setting, and a truly compelling main character. I was so invested in her journey, rooting for her as the layers of truth began to peel away.
The pacing is perfect, the tension constant, and just when I thought I had it figured out—nope! Twists galore. The blend of emotional vulnerability and suspense was beautifully balanced.
If you’re into thrillers that explore the fragility of memory and the strength it takes to reclaim your life, this one’s for you.
Haggard House is everything I crave in a gothic novel—decay, obsession, secrets, and a house that feels more alive than the people trapped inside it.
From the first page, the atmosphere wraps around you like a velvet curtain soaked in rain. The writing is lush, eerie, and cinematic. Rhoads masterfully crafts a slow burn of psychological tension that builds and cracks like the portrait on the cover. Every creaking floorboard and candlelit hallway is saturated with dread and memory.
The protagonist is haunted not only by the house, but by grief, guilt, and generational trauma. The way the past and present collide is chilling and beautifully executed. I didn’t want to leave, even when the shadows got too close.
If you love Rebecca, The Haunting of Hill House, or The Little Stranger, Haggard House deserves a place on your gothic TBR. I closed the book and immediately wanted to reread it—just to feel the unease again. Check your trigger warnings
Final thoughts: Atmospheric, haunting, and utterly absorbing. Haggard House isn’t just a setting—it’s a character, and one you won’t forget.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
From the first page, the atmosphere wraps around you like a velvet curtain soaked in rain. The writing is lush, eerie, and cinematic. Rhoads masterfully crafts a slow burn of psychological tension that builds and cracks like the portrait on the cover. Every creaking floorboard and candlelit hallway is saturated with dread and memory.
The protagonist is haunted not only by the house, but by grief, guilt, and generational trauma. The way the past and present collide is chilling and beautifully executed. I didn’t want to leave, even when the shadows got too close.
If you love Rebecca, The Haunting of Hill House, or The Little Stranger, Haggard House deserves a place on your gothic TBR. I closed the book and immediately wanted to reread it—just to feel the unease again. Check your trigger warnings
Final thoughts: Atmospheric, haunting, and utterly absorbing. Haggard House isn’t just a setting—it’s a character, and one you won’t forget.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
