If You Can Hear This
Posey Spade, who has dreams of being a journalist like her father, has just moved to Wild Pines. Being a new student at a new school is hard but she is determined to make the most of it. She joined the AV Club in hopes of doing some journalism at her new school, but finds the club is full of slackers and those who want to watch movies to pass the time. After their teacher goes missing, Posey and her fellow AV club members decide to investigate her disappearance and set about to learn the truth! If You Can Hear Thisis a YA book that on the surface is about students seeking answers about their missing teacher but it is much, much, more. I enjoyed watching as the club members began to share and be vulnerable with each other. How they found a purpose and in doing so made friends, grew in confidence, used teamwork, and learned about their community. I thought Faith Gardner did a great job in drawing her characters. The teens in this book felt real and I am sure that YA readers will relate to one or more of the characters. I enjoyed the writing and the well thought out mystery. Well written, mysterious, and engaging. Thank you to HarperCollins Children’s Books | HarperCollins and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
We Don’t Know About Emma
New Orleans is the home of secrets and We Don’t Talk About Emma shows the dark, gritty, and ugly underbelly of the city. This book is full of dark secrets, lies, danger, powerful players, and revenge. Is murder ever justified? This book was co-written with E.J. Findorff who is from New Orleans, and I am sure he provided his knowledge of the city, the food, the streets, and the vibe. New Orleans Detective, Nikki Mayeaux is tasked with investigating the murder of a serial rapist. A man she intended to kill that very night! She believes that his killer is Emma, a runaway who was one of his victims. She will be investigating the case with Detective Keith Teague, a man she once had a relationship with. Together they will hit the streets of New Orleans and meet with the haves and the have nots while trying to get to the truth. What they uncover will be dark, dangerous, and deadly. Those in power want to protect their sick secrets while there are those who want justice. This book becomes a cat-and-mouse hunt from Bourbon Street to beyond. It’s a dog-eat-dog world and I thought the authors did a great job depicting that in this book. I struggled with the first half of this book. I am usually fully invested in J.D. Barker’s books, but this one had me worried. The second half of the book picked up for me as more was revealed and things began to come together, and I had several ‘aha’ moments while reading. I can’t fault the writing; I just found this one just didn’t quite hit the mark for me. That won’t stop me from reading more of J.D. Barker’s books and it did pique my interest in reading books by E.J. Findorff. Thank you to Hampton Creek Press, J.D. Barker and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
One More Lie
Hold onto your hats folks because this is one wild ride from the past to the present! Secrets, revenge, and lies are the name of the game! Sheryl Browne delivered once again with One More Lie! Just when I thought I had everything all figured out, Browne showed me that I was wrong, wrong, wrong! I love it when that happens. What a clever, well thought out, well written, and captivating mystery! Friends gather on the beach for an end of the year celebration, unfortunately, a shy newcomer to their group (Pippa) is found dead the next morning. Twenty years have passed since Pippa’s death, and another member of the group has been found dead… One More Lie is chock full of tension, dread, questions, secrets, suspicion, and blame. I enjoyed watching the group slowly begin to look at each other in new lights. Wondering what happened to Pippa on the beach all those years ago, and who is behind what is happening now. The book is told through the POV of several characters with Becky being the main POV given in this riveting mystery. I enjoyed the mounting suspense as the book grew to its shocking close. This book had a fair number of twists and turns along the way which is always a plus for me. This was my 6th book by Sheryl Browne, and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future. Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Home Is Where the Lies Live
Welcome to the Neighborhood…… WOWZA! Home Is Where the Lies Live is a gripping, twisted, secret filled thrill ride of a book! Whew! Kerry Wilkinson delivered once again! Huntington Grove is a picture-perfect neighborhood which is getting ready for its annual block party! Heidi and Freddie have just moved in and are anxious to meet their neighbors. As the party begins, Freddie is recognized by one of his new neighbors, and things take a turn…. Kerry Wilkinson did not save the drama for his mama! He poured it into Home Is Where the Lies Live! There is drama and secrets galore hiding in plain sight on Huntington Grove. The residents on this street each have their own secrets and challenges ranging from grief, being a single parent, marriage issues, growing pains, issues with teen children, a blast from the past, and locked rooms! This book is told through the POV’s of several of the characters. This was a very nice touch and helped me get into the minds and to understand their motivations Home Is Where the Lies Live kept me on my toes and turning the pages! I loved the secrets, the tension, the questioning, the lying, and the shocking reveals. This was the 15th book that I have read by Kerry Wilkinson. I always get excited when I see he has a new book coming out! I can’t wait to read what he writes next! Thrilling, entertaining, shocking, well written, well thought out and dramatic!!! Thank you to Bookouture, Bookouture audio, and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
LIE LIKE THE DEVIL – A Chilling Serial Killer Thriller
Gripping, dark, mysterious, and horrific! LIE LIKE THE DEVIL – A Chilling Serial Killer Thriller is an intense and addictive book where Martina and her partner, Neil, hunt a killer who leave horrific crime scenes in his wake. Crime scenes where scriptures from a Geneva Bible are left on the bodies. From the very first page, I was fully invested in the plot that gives glimpses into the past during the Salem witch trials to the book’s current day where a Puritan-indoctrinated killer is wreaking havoc. Whew! This book kept me on my toes and turning the pages! I enjoyed the tension and the sense of unease and dread that leapt from the pages. I also loved the settings in Boston and Salem. Religion and judgement are expertly utilized in the telling of this book. The themes of judgement, religion, hyperreligiosity, true belief, history, and persecution all come into play. I enjoyed the detectives relentless search for a killer while coming across some ‘interesting’ characters who enjoy taunting Marina. Speaking of the detectives, I enjoyed their dynamic, banter and teamwork. Their investigation into the killings is intriguing as were the bible passages used. LIE LIKE THE DEVIL – A Chilling Serial Killer Thriller is wonderfully written, well thought out, and shocking. I enjoyed the twists and turns along the way. The ending had my pulse pounding and I could not turn the pages fast enough! Thank you to Birgitte Märgen who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Tears On Her Grave
Addictive, captivating, tense, atmospheric and hard to put down! I loved so many things about Tears on Her Grave. I enjoyed how this mystery was told through dual timelines and seeing the events of the past and then jumping back to the present day. I am a big fan of books with friends sharing dark secrets and D.K. Hood delivered and then some! This book played out like a movie in my mind with the detailed descriptions, wonderfully drawn characters, the drama, and the hunt for a killer!!!! A destructive storm has hit Black Rock Falls and the bodies of Abby Jaye and Cole Peters, two teens who have been missing for twelve years have been unearthed and found floating in the river. Their disappearance has been a mystery until now. In Abby’s hand is a fraternity pin. Sheriff Jenna Alton and deputy David Kane are on the case. Woohoo! I loved being back in Black Rock Falls with Alton and Kane. I love their relationship, their banter, and the family life they have creating. Jenna is pregnant which gave this book a little bit of a “Fargo” feel while reading. Plus, it was a joy seeing more of Alton and Kane’s private life and plans for their family. I enjoyed the mystery and how the investigation took place. The college friends of Abby and Cole are scrambling as Alton and Kane begin questioning them about what they remember from the night their two friends went missing. It was nice to see Johnny Raven and his K9 taking part in the investigation as well. This book was brimming with atmosphere, tension, secrets, and danger. There is a killer out there who will stop at nothing to avoid being caught. This made for some gruesome and tense scenes which had my pulse pounding and my fingers turning the pages! Wonderfully written, addictive, atmospheric and hard to put down! I cannot wait to read more books in this pulse pounding and thrilling series! Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
If You Can Hear This
Posey Spade, who has dreams of being a journalist like her father, has just moved to Wild Pines. Being a new student at a new school is hard but she is determined to make the most of it. She joined the AV Club in hopes of doing some journalism at her new school, but finds the club is full of slackers and those who want to watch movies to pass the time. After their teacher goes missing, Posey and her fellow AV club members decide to investigate her disappearance and set about to learn the truth! If You Can Hear Thisis a YA book that on the surface is about students seeking answers about their missing teacher but it is much, much, more. I enjoyed watching as the club members began to share and be vulnerable with each other. How they found a purpose and in doing so made friends, grew in confidence, used teamwork, and learned about their community. I thought Faith Gardner did a great job in drawing her characters. The teens in this book felt real and I am sure that YA readers will relate to one or more of the characters. I enjoyed the writing and the well thought out mystery. Well written, mysterious, and engaging. Thank you to HarperCollins Children’s Books | HarperCollins and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
We Don’t Know About Emma
New Orleans is the home of secrets and We Don’t Talk About Emma shows the dark, gritty, and ugly underbelly of the city. This book is full of dark secrets, lies, danger, powerful players, and revenge. Is murder ever justified? This book was co-written with E.J. Findorff who is from New Orleans, and I am sure he provided his knowledge of the city, the food, the streets, and the vibe. New Orleans Detective, Nikki Mayeaux is tasked with investigating the murder of a serial rapist. A man she intended to kill that very night! She believes that his killer is Emma, a runaway who was one of his victims. She will be investigating the case with Detective Keith Teague, a man she once had a relationship with. Together they will hit the streets of New Orleans and meet with the haves and the have nots while trying to get to the truth. What they uncover will be dark, dangerous, and deadly. Those in power want to protect their sick secrets while there are those who want justice. This book becomes a cat-and-mouse hunt from Bourbon Street to beyond. It’s a dog-eat-dog world and I thought the authors did a great job depicting that in this book. I struggled with the first half of this book. I am usually fully invested in J.D. Barker’s books, but this one had me worried. The second half of the book picked up for me as more was revealed and things began to come together, and I had several ‘aha’ moments while reading. I can’t fault the writing; I just found this one just didn’t quite hit the mark for me. That won’t stop me from reading more of J.D. Barker’s books and it did pique my interest in reading books by E.J. Findorff. Thank you to Hampton Creek Press, J.D. Barker and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
One More Lie
Hold onto your hats folks because this is one wild ride from the past to the present! Secrets, revenge, and lies are the name of the game! Sheryl Browne delivered once again with One More Lie! Just when I thought I had everything all figured out, Browne showed me that I was wrong, wrong, wrong! I love it when that happens. What a clever, well thought out, well written, and captivating mystery! Friends gather on the beach for an end of the year celebration, unfortunately, a shy newcomer to their group (Pippa) is found dead the next morning. Twenty years have passed since Pippa’s death, and another member of the group has been found dead… One More Lie is chock full of tension, dread, questions, secrets, suspicion, and blame. I enjoyed watching the group slowly begin to look at each other in new lights. Wondering what happened to Pippa on the beach all those years ago, and who is behind what is happening now. The book is told through the POV of several characters with Becky being the main POV given in this riveting mystery. I enjoyed the mounting suspense as the book grew to its shocking close. This book had a fair number of twists and turns along the way which is always a plus for me. This was my 6th book by Sheryl Browne, and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future. Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Home Is Where the Lies Live
Welcome to the Neighborhood…… WOWZA! Home Is Where the Lies Live is a gripping, twisted, secret filled thrill ride of a book! Whew! Kerry Wilkinson delivered once again! Huntington Grove is a picture-perfect neighborhood which is getting ready for its annual block party! Heidi and Freddie have just moved in and are anxious to meet their neighbors. As the party begins, Freddie is recognized by one of his new neighbors, and things take a turn…. Kerry Wilkinson did not save the drama for his mama! He poured it into Home Is Where the Lies Live! There is drama and secrets galore hiding in plain sight on Huntington Grove. The residents on this street each have their own secrets and challenges ranging from grief, being a single parent, marriage issues, growing pains, issues with teen children, a blast from the past, and locked rooms! This book is told through the POV’s of several of the characters. This was a very nice touch and helped me get into the minds and to understand their motivations Home Is Where the Lies Live kept me on my toes and turning the pages! I loved the secrets, the tension, the questioning, the lying, and the shocking reveals. This was the 15th book that I have read by Kerry Wilkinson. I always get excited when I see he has a new book coming out! I can’t wait to read what he writes next! Thrilling, entertaining, shocking, well written, well thought out and dramatic!!! Thank you to Bookouture, Bookouture audio, and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
LIE LIKE THE DEVIL – A Chilling Serial Killer Thriller
Gripping, dark, mysterious, and horrific! LIE LIKE THE DEVIL – A Chilling Serial Killer Thriller is an intense and addictive book where Martina and her partner, Neil, hunt a killer who leave horrific crime scenes in his wake. Crime scenes where scriptures from a Geneva Bible are left on the bodies. From the very first page, I was fully invested in the plot that gives glimpses into the past during the Salem witch trials to the book’s current day where a Puritan-indoctrinated killer is wreaking havoc. Whew! This book kept me on my toes and turning the pages! I enjoyed the tension and the sense of unease and dread that leapt from the pages. I also loved the settings in Boston and Salem. Religion and judgement are expertly utilized in the telling of this book. The themes of judgement, religion, hyperreligiosity, true belief, history, and persecution all come into play. I enjoyed the detectives relentless search for a killer while coming across some ‘interesting’ characters who enjoy taunting Marina. Speaking of the detectives, I enjoyed their dynamic, banter and teamwork. Their investigation into the killings is intriguing as were the bible passages used. LIE LIKE THE DEVIL – A Chilling Serial Killer Thriller is wonderfully written, well thought out, and shocking. I enjoyed the twists and turns along the way. The ending had my pulse pounding and I could not turn the pages fast enough! Thank you to Birgitte Märgen who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Tears On Her Grave
Addictive, captivating, tense, atmospheric and hard to put down! I loved so many things about Tears on Her Grave. I enjoyed how this mystery was told through dual timelines and seeing the events of the past and then jumping back to the present day. I am a big fan of books with friends sharing dark secrets and D.K. Hood delivered and then some! This book played out like a movie in my mind with the detailed descriptions, wonderfully drawn characters, the drama, and the hunt for a killer!!!! A destructive storm has hit Black Rock Falls and the bodies of Abby Jaye and Cole Peters, two teens who have been missing for twelve years have been unearthed and found floating in the river. Their disappearance has been a mystery until now. In Abby’s hand is a fraternity pin. Sheriff Jenna Alton and deputy David Kane are on the case. Woohoo! I loved being back in Black Rock Falls with Alton and Kane. I love their relationship, their banter, and the family life they have creating. Jenna is pregnant which gave this book a little bit of a “Fargo” feel while reading. Plus, it was a joy seeing more of Alton and Kane’s private life and plans for their family. I enjoyed the mystery and how the investigation took place. The college friends of Abby and Cole are scrambling as Alton and Kane begin questioning them about what they remember from the night their two friends went missing. It was nice to see Johnny Raven and his K9 taking part in the investigation as well. This book was brimming with atmosphere, tension, secrets, and danger. There is a killer out there who will stop at nothing to avoid being caught. This made for some gruesome and tense scenes which had my pulse pounding and my fingers turning the pages! Wonderfully written, addictive, atmospheric and hard to put down! I cannot wait to read more books in this pulse pounding and thrilling series! Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
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