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Another NYC popcorn thriller in the books from Lindsay Cameron!

This one involves a meticulous stalker in the world of law, and I couldn’t get enough of it!

Just as intense and terrifying as it was when I first read it a decade ago. 

Annnnnnd Wendy Walker comes in with a stellar twist once again!

Really loved how the timelines in this one were built (much like Don't Look for Me) and felt they added a really nice tension to the story.

Another Megan Miranda in the books! 

The past storyline that leads to the present situation in this book was so haunting and creative - it both intrigued and terrified me so much that it was enjoyable watching all of the stories and pieces fall into place. 

After her best friend steals her boyfriend, Jade is more than ready to set sail on the Campus on Board ship where she’ll be studying and traveling for four months. However, when her backstabbing friend and ex show up, things take a turn for the worse as students start dropping like flies.

LYING IN THE DEEP by Diana Urban is a twisty, locked-room, destination thriller with a wide cast of characters.

I find it hard to review this one because I really enjoyed the first quarter of this book - it had everything I love in a YA thriller, and was just an overall fun time!

But things took a nosedive starting with the way the characters behaved and were portrayed. They’re meant to be college-aged, but are extremely immature and naive, which both annoyed me and made me question a million of their actions. 

On that point, I love when characters go all armchair detective on me, but our main girl, Jade, seemed to go a little over the top and had me scratching my head at where any of her sense of logic was coming from.

The twist was fun, until it also felt a bit outlandish and forced…

I’m definitely an outlier here, but if you pick this one up, prepare for a wild ride either way.

Thanks to NetGalley, Penguin, and Razorbill for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Publication Date: May 2

After a tragedy that led to the death of both of their spouses, Sloane and Senator Whit Montgomery find love and comfort with one another. Considering their busy lives, Sloane’s lupus diagnosis, and an imminent hip surgery, the couple decide to hire a home health aide to help with Sloane’s recovery and her foundation work. But things start to take a turn for the worse when Athena enters their lives, and Sloane no longer knows who she can trust.

I had high hopes for THE SENATOR’S WIFE by Liv Constantine, but, alas, I was hugely disappointed.

While the overall storyline was intriguing, I couldn’t get past how stilted the writing was (to the point where my boyfriend told me to “please stop” after I read a passage aloud to him).

There was a lot of telling instead of showing and I can’t help but feel myself cringe as I think back on how awkward and naive every single character came across because of their dialogue. 

This may be the end of my journey with this author duo…

Thanks to NetGalley, Random House Ballantine, and Bantam for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Publication Date: May 23

When thriller writers flock to the premier writer conference, Murderpalooza, the last thing they expect is a prominent one of their own to turn up dead. When four other rival authors start receiving threatening messages, they decide to team up to find out who’s out to get them. And thus begins a thriller you’re not going to want to put down!

I DIDN’T DO IT by Jaime Lynn Hendricks is the definition of a popcorn thriller! It’s outlandish at times, but that won’t stop you from reading.

With alternating POVs and the sense that no one can be trusted, I literally (literally - delete) COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN! It was so fast-paced and had me constantly guessing and gasping.

Each of our main authors has a distinct voice, and I loved watching their backstories and secrets unravel.

I think this is a thriller you’re going to want to take to the beach this summer!

Huge thanks to NetGalley, Penzler Publishers, and Scarlet for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Publication Date: May 23

I don’t read a lot of historical fiction, though every time I pick one up, I question why I don’t.

Loooved the New York setting of this one, and especially loved watching the main characters get shit done! I knew nothing about Estée Lauder before this, and it was great getting to know her through this book. 

I laughed, I cried, I rolled my eyes, and it was a fun journey overall!

Thanks to Berkley Publishing for sending me an early copy! This one comes out April 25.