I picked this one up for the Black Swan vibes and my lifelong interest in anything dance related but I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect beyond that. I definitely wasn’t expecting it to be as steamy as it was though, there was a lot of sex and it played a really central role to the story in an odd way. I enjoyed the alternating perspectives of Sylvie and Jocelyn as they both navigated the incredibly grueling world of ballet but I do wish they were a little bit more drawn, I think the base for these characters was great I just wanted more depth. The dark side of being a ballerina was really interesting to me but overall I was underwhelmed in the end and wanted more of a connection to the story. 

The author may write the most adorable and heartwarming romance books I’ve ever read, I swear every single one of her books would make the cutest Hallmark movie and this was no exception. You get two romances, some friendship/family drama, some secrets and a gorgeous setting all tied up with a sweet little bow. It’s also a very fast read making it perfect to add to your beach bag to read in a day. 

The synopsis of this one compares it to Father of the Bride and that is really apt as it definitely reminded me of many beloved wedding themed movies and had a very similar vibe to that classic. I am a sucker for a wedding in a movie or a book and bonus points if there’s family drama and there is so much entertaining mess here to love. A whirlwind engagement is difficult enough to understand for Olivia and Zach’s parents but when the details about the mothers of the engaged couples past come out I was living for the drama of it all. Chaos ensues and Amy and June engaging in passive aggressive arguments and petty behavior was so entertaining for me, think total bridezilla moments but from the moms. So deliciously fun. The authors really shine when writing about friendships and the complex dynamics between Amy and June were handled in a funny and super engaging way. This was a sweet and light read that would be a perfect vacation read.

If you like super slow burn thrillers, and I use that word loosely here because I never got true thriller vibes, with a unique premise this may be for you. There was so much here that I liked, the authors style was really quiet and the way the story was told was powerful. It’s fun to get the viewpoint of a killer in thrillers but there is something really interesting about getting the POV of the women in the serial killers life that gave me chills and definitely grabbed my attention. I was into this one for the majority of the time, the alternating perspectives, the sense of dread and the subtle writing was good for me. The slow burn aspect was ok, I have no patience lol but I was still hanging in but ultimately it was truly a character study that somehow still left me wanting to know more about the characters in the end? Just sort of an odd experience for me overall but I do think this will find the right audience and it will probably be people who enjoy slow burn literary dramas with light suspense.

Ooffff I just really didn’t like this one so I’m gonna keep it brief. This was a quick read and I was very curious to see where it was going but unfortunately I really didn’t like where it was going. Leading up to the freaking odd and silly ending everything was a slow burn with very unlikable characters and not in the fun love to hate them type of way. It was just a mess for me and about the only thing I liked was that at least it was a quick read.

This one was just pure fun, if you like gossipy neighborhood domestic suspense you’ll enjoy this I bet. There’s a lot going on here as it basically follows every resident on Alton Road so there’s quite a few characters to keep track of but they intertwine in a scandalous and satisfying way. It alternates between present day and then a year prior leading up to the night of the murder and the slow unraveling of so many people with so many secrets was juicy and fun. This is the perfect poolside summer read, lots of drama, betrayal and it doesn’t require a lot of brain power which is basically my summer mood. 

I absolutely adored the authors last book, The Dead Romantics so I was thrilled to be able to read this one early. The authors brand of romance is such a delightful mixture of tender and quirky and it just works so well together. This is a gentle romance, everything is handled in such a soft and sensitive manner and it gives the whole thing a deeply romantic feeling. The addition of a time slip just adds a magical quality to everything and the balance between that uniqueness and Clementine working through her grief just worked out so beautifully in the end. There’s something special about this authors books, this one shouldn’t be missed.