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Lethal White (Cormoran Strike #4) by Robert Galbraith

Lethal White

3.5 stars

I really enjoy this book series, but this was my least favorite book so far. The story starts out with a young man named Billy visiting Strike at his office. The man clearly has mental health issues, with paranoid delusions. He insists that when he was a young child he witnessed another child being killed near his home. His story is disjointed and incomplete. Before Strike can find out more, Billy dashes out of Strike’s office. Continue reading “Lethal White (Cormoran Strike #4) by Robert Galbraith” →

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The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox

The witch of willow hall

3.5 stars

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first gothic historical fiction book I’ve read. The writing was well done and the story was interesting, but I have mixed feelings about this book. It seemed to float between several genres and the story became a bit muddled in the process. Continue reading “The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox” →

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Burning Ridge (Timber Creek K-9 Mystery #4) by Margaret Mizushima

Burning Ridge

4 stars

This is another great book in the Timber Creek K-9 Mystery series. The author delves deeper into Mattie’s relationship with veterinarian Cole and others in her community, but there is still plenty of action and mystery to keep the reader interested. Continue reading “Burning Ridge (Timber Creek K-9 Mystery #4) by Margaret Mizushima” →

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Dark Tide Rising (William Monk #24) by Anne Perry

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4 stars

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first Commander William Monk book I’ve read, and although this is the 24th book in this series, I was able to enjoy the book without having read any of the other books. There was enough information given about the characters to understand what was going on, even if I didn’t perhaps know all of the relevant information.

In this book, Commander Monk is asked to assist a distraught husband whose wife has been kidnapped and ransomed. Monk agrees to help the husband drop the money off to the kidnappers and retrieve the wife. When the hand-off goes horribly wrong and the wife is murdered and the money stolen, Monk fears that one of his own men betrayed their plans and caused the wife’s death. Continue reading “Dark Tide Rising (William Monk #24) by Anne Perry” →

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Starless by Jacqueline Carey

Starless

4 stars

Another great book by this author. Unlike most of her books, this is a stand alone book which was a nice change of pace. This isn’t my favorite book of hers, but since I like her writing so much I was still thrilled to read it.

The story follows Khai, who is trained in the arts of killing and stealth by a warrior sect in the deep desert. Khai will serve as Shadow to twin Sun-Blessed Zariya. Khai must learn to navigate the Court of the Sun-Blessed and keep Zariya alive in a nest of vipers intent on killing anyone that gets in their way of power. Continue reading “Starless by Jacqueline Carey” →

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Black Diamond Fall by Joseph Olshan

Black diamond fall

3 stars

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was an ok book. Luc Flanders is a college student living a double life. He’s a total “bro” with his college friends and girlfriend, but he’s secretly in love with an older man whom he sneaks off to see as often as possible. After a night of playing hockey with friends, Luc disappears. The police are torn between deciding if Luc ran off on his own and is simply laying low to avoid friends and family, or if he met with foul play. The police suspect several people of having knowledge of Luc’s whereabouts and condition, including Luc’s college friends and girlfriend, two juice-head twins selling performance enhancers, and his older lover. Continue reading “Black Diamond Fall by Joseph Olshan” →

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Sadie by Courtney Summers

Sadie

4 stars

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very good, quick read. The story and characters grab your attention from the start. Nineteen year old Sadie and her younger sister Mattie have had a very rough life. Their mother suffers from alcohol and drug addiction and subjects the girls to a series of deadbeat boyfriends. When Sadie’s mother abandons the girls, Sadie is tasked with raising Mattie. But Mattie longs for her mother and the girls’ relationship begins to strain. When Mattie is found dead, Sadie’s world falls apart. Continue reading “Sadie by Courtney Summers” →

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Tear Me Apart by J.T. Ellison

tear me apart

4 stars

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another great book from this author! It is a quick and easy read with plenty of suspense and twists and turns to keep you turning the pages until the very end. The story is compelling and the characters are interesting. Even when you think you’ve figured the mystery out, you’re not quite sure you know the truth. Continue reading “Tear Me Apart by J.T. Ellison” →

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The Fallen (Amos Decker #4) by David Baldacci

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4 stars

Another great Amos Decker novel. This time Amos and his partner Alex are visiting Alex’s sister in a small, dying town called Baronville. Her sister moved there because her husband got a job in the new fulfillment center in town. The town’s economy is crumbling and it has a rampant opioid addiction problem. Continue reading “The Fallen (Amos Decker #4) by David Baldacci” →

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