This was sooo cute and the premise of a road trip romance so Lily can revisit her exes to see what went wrong was fun and ideal for a summer listen. It was also super hot and spicy and such an impressive debut, I’m a fan! Jason Clarke is one of my top male narrators and Stephanie Nemeth Parker was an excellent Lily 

This one was quite the page turner for me, I was immediately sucked into the world the author created and was especially intrigued by Rose, who saw her nanny fall to her death. This had so many creepy and unsettling vibes, there was something off about the Barclays house and I was desperate to know what exactly was wrong. ​Stella was the kind of heroine I could root for in a thriller, she was actually pretty sensible and didn’t make too many crazy decisions that had me shaking my head. This was a very straightforward thriller that didn’t rely on a series of wild twists, I didn’t mind that though because the story was engaging enough on its own and it still kept me on my toes without a bunch of major reveals. Overall another solid read from the author for me. 

 If you’re going to be so bold as to title your book ETL I better see some serious hate between the characters and that was lacking here. At best there was slight awkwardness and tension. I did like the setting and the classic British chick lit feel but overall the romances aspect fell flat for me. 

I’ve read all of the authors books and this is definitely her best in my opinion! She’s always drawn me in with an addictive writing style and a compelling hook but she really took things to the next level here. The premise itself was unhinged in the best way and the characters are just as bat shit as the premise suggests. I love a deranged character and here you get two and you also get some pretty steamy romance which I’m always down for. There was also some great dark humor if that’s your thing and the cat and mouse vibes kept the entire thing exciting. I had a blast with this one and think if you want a unique thriller this is a great choice. ​

This was an unexpected smash hit for me, I loved it! Ok maybe not totally unexpected, @allysbookshoparoundthecorner recommended it to me and her taste is 🤌🏻💋 This was heartfelt, adorable and with authentic characters and so much heart. Karissa Vacker remains one of my faves she’s incredible!

This is the type of book that I suggest going into not knowing very much because it was a wild and crazy ride that I absolutely loved! The less you know the better here, the synopsis gives you all you need to know and if that sounds at all good then try this. I will warn that this dark and totally fucked up, so take care if that type of book usually isn’t for you. But if you don’t mind twisted and deranged this was excellent. Speaking of twisted, this had a ton of well timed and executed twists and turns, some were altogether shocking and others weren’t as surprising but were just as entertaining. I haven’t been this gripped by a thriller in a while, definitely a fast paced and intense ride with solid suspense and an addictive structure and writing style. 

 I’ve been really enjoying this series on audio and this is my new fave! Found family is one of my other faves and the relationship between Ryan and his foster son, Jake was sooo cute. His relationship with Polly was also adorable and I loved this couple so much. Maxine Mitchell and Jason Clarke were the perfect combination to bring this story to life. 

While I enjoyed the authors previous book in this series I absolutely loved this one even more! It was wildly entertaining, it felt fresh and exciting and it was a perfect balance of adorable swoony romance and steamier, sexy moments. While I clearly loved the romantic aspect this really had the most amazing characters and that’s what made it a true standout for me. Every character was larger than life and so well drawn, but Lizzy’s family really stole the show. They were hilarious and endearing and chaotic in the best way. I also loved how the authors took such well known stories and characters and put their own unique twist on it. This is a perfect summer read, especially if you’re a Jane Austen fan or even just like really strong romances. ​

I was very into this one right from the start, the setting in Greece, the possible toxic friendship between Gia and Abby, the secrets and lies, so much to enjoy. I also loved the structure here, you get Abby’s perspective in the present day and Gia’s via her manuscript as she details the events leading up to her disappearance. It was a very immersive read with a steady pacing that kept me engaged and I assumed it would be a four or maybe even a five star read for me most of the time. But then the ending was just sooo disappointing for me, I hate when things are ambiguous and that’s what happened here. I don’t want to have questions about what really happened, I want answers and I don’t want to come to my own conclusions. So overall this one wasn’t for me, no matter how good the rest of the book was a weak ending will ruin it for me. ​

When I first read the synopsis of this one I immediately thought of The Last Great American Dynasty and the author said that was part of how she pitched it, so if you wanna read a book that embodies that song SO well this is it! This follows three women over the course of one summer and each woman had a unique and distinct voice. They were all incredibly well crafted and authentic, I adored Winifred so much! She was progressive and very modern for the time period, inclusive in a way that wasn’t common and in turn her acceptance and bucking of traditional rules and societal norms caused the women of the town to shun and isolate her. June was the leader of the pack so she was hard to like but as the book progressed I came to understand her more. Even though I never truly liked her I did come to a place where I realized she was a product of her environment and truly just didn’t know any better. Marie was definitely more likable, her pain and suffering was evident through the authors writing and portrayal, you could feel her sorrow yourself. This would be a perfect book club choice, there is a lot to unpack here. It’s emotional, deep, tragic and sad but it’s also at times hopeful and uplifting. I was totally captivated by this one and highly recommend it!