To be blunt, I did not connect with any of the characters in this book. There were way too many perspectives being represented and I had a difficult time keeping up with who was who. This definitely contributed to my overall rating of the novel. If you are into science-fiction/post-apocalyptic fiction, you will probably enjoy this one. I am not a huge fan of either of those genres and as a result, didn't find myself captivated with the story. I do want to give Shusterman another chance though and will probably try the Arc of Scythe series. I have seen many positive reviews of those books on Goodreads and Instagram.

This book was so cute! If you are a fan of romance you need to get your hands on this series. Charlotte, the protagonist, is a strong woman who returns to her hometown after a series of failures in her professional life. Throughout the story, she becomes reacquainted with her childhood friends and the town she was forced to leave after her parents’ divorce. I adored this story and all the characters in it. I don’t think there is enough room in this review to even begin to describe GiGi, Charlotte’s sassy grandmother, but she was my favorite of the bunch! Add this one to your reading list if you are in need of something light and easy to read, but still well written.

(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGallery in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)

As one of the earliest pieces of American literature, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a must read for everyone. However, it is wordy. Irving, the author, describes everything in vivid detail, making this book tedious to work through. With that said, it’s a short enough story that it is still worth reading due to it’s ominous ending!

The setting for this book is very similar to Kristen Arnett's Mostly Dead Things (another book I loved) as it takes place in a very rural area. The characters depicted are also similar in both stories. However, The Familiar Dark is more sinister and dramatic when compared to Arnett's novel. I caution those who are thriller genre newbies as there is some very graphic violence present in this story. Fellow thriller lovers will probably really enjoy this one though!

As a huge fan of John Marrs and his writing, I was disappointed by this book. The storyline was all over the place and very unrealistic. In addition to my issues with the plot, I despised Laura, one of the main characters in this story. If you thought Amy Dunne (from Gone Girl) was crazy, you are going to be appalled by Laura's actions. However, as shown by my strong feelings of animosity towards Laura, Marrs knows how to craft a deplorable character. It takes strong writing abilities to imagine and create a character that readers will have an intense reaction to while reading your work. As a result, I commend the author on that aspect of this novel. I am still a fan of Marrs and will continue to read his work. I have very much enjoyed his other titles such as The One and The Passengers. Unfortunately, this story just wasn't for me.

My main issue with this book was the way the plot was structured. It jumps back and forth from a singular moment in Rowen's adult life to other snapshots of her life through various ages. As a reader, I was very confused the first few times this occurred. It may be because the ebook I received was an ARC and the formatting just hasn't been finalized, but I wish the author had made a clear distinction between scenes. In addition to the issues with the book's structure, I also didn't care for the ending. I felt that the scenes we were given for Rowen at her oldest age (30) didn't give us any resolution about the issues she dealt with as a young adult. This was a quick read for me and held my attention, but because of the issues listed above, I cannot recommend this one. If you do decide to give it a try, please note that there are instances of domestic violence - I thought it was worth mentioning in this review, as that topic can be triggering for some readers. (PUB DATE: 06/23/20)
(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)

As a thriller fiction lover, this one just didn't do it for me. Jack, one of the main characters, is a complete psychopath and there were many moments with him in this book that left me extremely uncomfortable. That being said, it is a quick read with a satisfying ending that ties up the all of the story's loose ends. I suggest you consider the trigger warnings present in this book before picking this one up. Possible triggers include domestic violence, violence against animals, and violence against those with disabilities.

After finishing this book, I immediately added it to my favorites shelf on Goodreads. This story is the ultimate psychological thriller and I don’t know why it took me so long to come across this title. With that being said, it has been 24 years since it was first published so of course I wouldn’t have seen it on any recent reading lists. McGrath, the author, does a fantastic job crafting all of the characters in this novel and I loved his decision to have the story be told from the perspective of an outside character. I will definitely be reading more of his work in the future!

A small beach town in Northern California serves as the setting for this story. Kate, a former journalist who has been blacklisted by the reporting community in NYC, moves across the country to take a job as an archivist. She is given the task to read through and organize the papers of the late Miranda Brand, an esteemed photographer. Kate finds herself enthralled with the details surrounding Miranda’s life and her suspicious death. She quickly takes the initiative to discover who the famous artist really was. I would classify this one as more of a literary drama than a psychological thriller as the summary promises. I am impressed that this is Sligar’s debut novel, as it is really well written. Important topics are touched upon in this book, most notably mental illness, and I highly recommend adding this one to your reading list.

I didn't love this one as much as the first book, but I understand that it is a bridge between the one I have already read and the last title in the series. The story opens up right where the first book left off - which I enjoyed. In some continuation stories, there is a gap of time missing and the readers have to play catch up with the events they have missed. This is not the case with this novel. I wish there was more action in this book, as I felt that the first half of the story was pretty repetitive. With that being said, I know there is a lot of action coming with the next book as they are heading into war! I look forward to finishing this series, even if this one was pretty predictable and anti-climatic.