sarahsbookstack's Reviews (2.55k)

Horrific killings of teens and animal cruelty made this a hard read. The frogs were disgusting parts of the murders that I had to cover my mouth so I didn't throw up.

I knew who was the killer pretty early and the reasons why they did what they did are many.

I really wanted to know if the way a book went down was the real way they went down or was it a cover-up, I didn't see a resolution to it. 

I empathized with Alex. He's a divorced guy who has a bit of a loony ex wife and is dealing with a teen daughter all at the same time as trying to solve these crimes as the some police detective in this small town. It was weird to throw in Isabel's "abilities" as part of her character...I just don't see that fitting in.

This was a quirky cozy mystery with a small town full of interesting characters.

When Mira loses her job and leaves her cheating boyfriend for small town life to help a friend, she becomes a part time librarian and newspaper writer all in a day. Then she meets and starts dating a guy.... Who ends up dead a week later.  

Now she's determined to find his killer and starts digging into the townsfolk... With his ex-girlfriend, the Mayor of the town, not very happy with her. 

I liked how well and fast Mira fit into this place. I like how people changed their opinions of her and vice versa. I can't wait for more in this series. This is a republished book with a new cover

Anna and Graham are certainly not friends or are they? 

I enjoyed these two so much! I totally think they didn't really ever "hate" each other but they liked to try to be the most irksome they could be when in the presence of one another.  The way they banter is 👌 top notch

I also think Anna's dad might have been playing a little matchmaker (even unconsciously) when he sent Anna in his stead to look at Graham's investment opportunity in Brighton. 

I love how Graham thinks all things through in regards to his family - who he's been the head of ever since his dad abandoned them- even in regards to Anna. I cannot express enough of my love for Graham's little sister Tabitha. She was so fun and a big champion of her brother.

I think my favorite scene was when Graham took Anna fishing with an acquaintance of his. Great scene, just so good and full of squeals from me! I liked the little epilogue to see the payoff of all aspects of the story.

This book was a beautiful/sensual ride in a very Gothic setting.

Corvina (love that her name means Raven) heads to Verenmore -a mysterious University at a castle in the mountains. She is very distinct with her purple eyes. She catches the eye of "the devil" of Verenmore, Vad, who is a student completing his thesis/teacher. 

Every 5 years here, a student disappears at what is called The Black Ball. Corvina wants to unravel the mystery is the place as she is unraveled by Vad.

This is very dark academia and should only be read by 18+. The spice is unreal and constant. I was a little surprised by parts of the ending and it left my jaw hanging down. 

When I heard the APPIES universe was expanding, I was so happy! I'm loving this team of guys.

This is Eli and Bailey's story. A marriage of convenience with being a closed door/sweet romance but the chemistry is still 🔥

Eli is such a sweetheart! He is so caring to his mom and he can be so vulnerable with Bailey. Bailey is also vulnerable with Eli and they just work really well together. I love Eli's love for dogs too. Doris (a dog) is a winner. Good mom Maggie is so special. I'm glad for the highlight and care shown of the fibromyalgia she deals with.

Watching the growth of the relationship blossoming between the MCs is so cute- there are so many lighthearted moments and many moments with seriousness. I love the unwavering support the teammates all share.... Why can't this team and guys be real? 🤣

If you are looking for a book with ghosts and a Gothic feel to scare you , this book.... is not it. It was more of a "getting back to your roots and mending torn relationships while starting new ones" family dynamic.

There are spirits in here that one girl (Kat) can see called echoes. Of course she is kind of ostracized by the small town. 30 years ago, there was a fire in a schoolhouse and no one (there might have been one or two) survived and they are the echoes of Clearwater. 

When Jerika comes to where her mom was born and ran away from and where her Gram is dying, she can see them too and it helps bond her with Kat. They also start to see what summer romance they can have. 

When Colin and Truly talk, they banter and are so snarky in the very best way! They are both bi. They both have different views on love and relationships. They meet on his sister's podcast but when Truly walks away.... Colin can't just let her go and never see her again. 

Truly parents were an interesting part of this book but I liked their quirkiness. I would have such a hard time with them though, I'm not great at pulling lyrics into conversation so their game they play with their daughter....I just couldn't do it 😂

A fun read. I had a small problem with some repetition of Truly 's thoughts about Colin until they actually tried to start dating... Then I'm glad she finally stopped thinking the same thing over and over again. 

This was a disappointing sequel. Willow couldn't make up her mind about what she wanted- to send Gray back where he came from or get in his pants. 80% of this was sex scenes and I didn't like any of the story that was thrown in.

This was not what I expected but it was good anyways. I love a dark academia vibe but as witches and vampires (Vessels they are really called but they ACT like vampires)

Willow is a witch that is taken away unwillingly to this school Hollow's Grove University. They have no idea that this is really a plan to find the bones of her long dead Aunt to restore her family's bloodline.  The dark and mysterious Headmaster Grey wants her to himself.

There is so much angst, anger, and lust between these two. I loved the twist at the end of what Grey truly is. 

Charlie is just the best person ever. I love what he does for his half-sister Stella and his new brother in law Luka at the beginning. I love that it keeps him in Ingewild for a month. He takes such good care of the day and even makes plans for expansion even if just for his own satisfaction.

Nova is getting ready to open up her tattoo shop but she feels it needs to be perfect, especially for her brother Beckett (her first, most enthusiastic cheerleader, and tattoo getter). I felt bad with how bad of migraines she can get but love the care Charlie shows her when he catches her going through one.

I absolutely love the way these two flirt and then get together on the sly (haha not in this town.... If you're this series reader..you know.. you know what I mean). I adore the trust they have in each other. It was so fun to see them both grow a bit separately and together. I'm sad that this is the last installment in this series but a note at the end shows us fans not to lose total hope!