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Sin Eater by Megan Campisi

sin eater

3.5 stars

This is a quiet, historical fiction mystery book about a young girl cruelly sentenced to a life of hearing the last confessions of dying people, “eating” their sins, and bearing their guilt so their souls will go to heaven. Continue reading “Sin Eater by Megan Campisi”

Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier

little secrets

4 stars

This emotional mystery/thriller about a woman’s downward spiral after the kidnapping of her 4 year old son, and the crumbling of her 20 year marriage, will suck you in and not let go until the end. I loved the author’s previous book, Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier, so was thrilled when I got the chance to read and review this book. Continue reading “Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier”

The Stone of Sorrow (Runecaster #1) by Brooke Carter

the stone of sorrow

3.0 stars

This is a good first book in a new YA Fantasy series that weaves Norse mythology and magic into the story of a young woman embarking on a quest to save her sister and clan. Continue reading “The Stone of Sorrow (Runecaster #1) by Brooke Carter”

The New Husband by D.J. Palmer

the new husband

3 stars

This mystery/thriller messed with my feelings. One minute I liked it, the next minute I hated it, the next minute I scoffed at it. It’s a typical mystery book, with a few twists that make it a bit more interesting than the norm. Continue reading “The New Husband by D.J. Palmer”

The Last Human by Zack Jordan

2.5 stars

the last human

This is a promising science fiction book that took a weird turn in the middle and went down hill from there. I was enjoying the book even though the premise was a bit weird, because, you know, I like weird – but only to a point. The author lost me about 60 percent into the book and I couldn’t wait to finish it and be done with it. Continue reading “The Last Human by Zack Jordan”

You are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen

you are not alone

4 stars

I really enjoyed Hendricks previous book, so was thrilled when I was given the chance to read and review her new one, and it did not disappoint. It was a compelling, twisty mystery/thriller that kept me interested until the end. Continue reading “You are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen”

A Small Town: A Novel of Crime by Thomas Perry

a small town

3 stars

This is a tense mystery/thriller with an original premise. Continue reading “A Small Town: A Novel of Crime by Thomas Perry”

A Minute to Midnight (Atlee Pine #2) by David Baldacci

a minute to midnight

4 stars

Another fast-paced, interesting mystery/thriller in the FBI agent Atlee Pine mystery/thriller series. Continue reading “A Minute to Midnight (Atlee Pine #2) by David Baldacci”

Get a Life, Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters #1) by Talia Hibbert

get a life, chloe brown

4.5 stars

This is an adorable, witty and steamy romantic comedy that you won’t want to put down. Continue reading “Get a Life, Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters #1) by Talia Hibbert”

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