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Inheritance by Nora Roberts
4.0
Book #132 read in 2024
When Sonya inherits a Victorian mansion with a haunting history, she decides to move in and make it her own. She immediately starts meeting all the spirits residing in the house with her and Trey, the young lawyer who is familiar with the house and its history. That history involves a curse on all new brides who marry in the house. They have all died on their wedding day and their rings have been removed. Sonya soon realizes that in order to break the curse, she needs to recover the missing rings.
When Sonya inherits a Victorian mansion with a haunting history, she decides to move in and make it her own. She immediately starts meeting all the spirits residing in the house with her and Trey, the young lawyer who is familiar with the house and its history. That history involves a curse on all new brides who marry in the house. They have all died on their wedding day and their rings have been removed. Sonya soon realizes that in order to break the curse, she needs to recover the missing rings.
I love Nora Roberts’ trilogies and the paranormal aspects. This one takes a little longer to set-up and is slower paced than most. I realized part way through that it was moving too slow for there to be any resolution in this book, and I was right. It ends on a major cliffhanger. I already have the next book, but I’m leary to read it until the third is released. I’m not sure I’m going to be able to wait to see what happens! This is another good one if you are a fan of the trilogies.
Note about the narration: I will listen to anything Brittany Pressley narrates. She has a special talent for voicing the characters in a way that they are believable. This was no exception.
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on November 21, 2023.
The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
4.25
Book #129 read in 2024
In this quirky mystery novel, Capri Sanzio is a tour guide to all the serial killer spots in San Francisco, and her grandfather is one of the most notorious serial killers. Although Capri questions if he actually is a serial killer after all. When bodies start dropping being killed with her grandfather's MO, she kicks her investigation into his innocence into high gear. Unfortunately, the killer strikes too close to home, and Capri herself becomes a suspect. I really enjoyed the ebb and flow of this novel. It made for interesting reading!
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on September 24, 2024.
In this quirky mystery novel, Capri Sanzio is a tour guide to all the serial killer spots in San Francisco, and her grandfather is one of the most notorious serial killers. Although Capri questions if he actually is a serial killer after all. When bodies start dropping being killed with her grandfather's MO, she kicks her investigation into his innocence into high gear. Unfortunately, the killer strikes too close to home, and Capri herself becomes a suspect. I really enjoyed the ebb and flow of this novel. It made for interesting reading!
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on September 24, 2024.
Busybodies: There's a Mystery Around Every Corner by Jesse Q. Sutanto, Emma Rosenblum, Alicia Thompson, Nita Prose, Elle Cosimano, Kellye Garrett
4.0
Book #128 read in 2024
This is another great short story collection from Amazon Originals featuring some new-to-me authors. I really enjoyed all the stories. They were quick little adventures that were a great way to pass the time!
This is another great short story collection from Amazon Originals featuring some new-to-me authors. I really enjoyed all the stories. They were quick little adventures that were a great way to pass the time!
Natural Selection: A Short Story by Elin Hilderbrand
3.0
Book #127 read in 2024
In this short story by Hilderbrand, Sophia is left at the airport by her boyfriend on her way to a romantic getaway to the Galapagos Islands. Sophia decides to take the trip herself and meets an interesting group of travelers. Most importantly, she gets the time for reflection by taking this trip alone. Being a novella, the characters weren't as developed as needed to really connect with them, but this was a good way to pass a short time.
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on September 1, 2024.
In this short story by Hilderbrand, Sophia is left at the airport by her boyfriend on her way to a romantic getaway to the Galapagos Islands. Sophia decides to take the trip herself and meets an interesting group of travelers. Most importantly, she gets the time for reflection by taking this trip alone. Being a novella, the characters weren't as developed as needed to really connect with them, but this was a good way to pass a short time.
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on September 1, 2024.
A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison
3.5
Book #126 read in 2024
This is another suspenseful and twisty novel by Ellison. When bestselling author Columbia Jones is found dead, there is no shortage of suspects. A lot of suspects translate to many characters to keep straight, which is the biggest downfall of this book. Often, I had to go back to remember how a certain character connected to the story. Once I was able to keep them all straight, I really enjoyed the twists in the story. The ending was a little confusing and didn't wrap everything up in a neat bow, but I don't mind that. I will continue to read Ellison novels because I love the suspenseful way she writes!
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on November 1, 2024.
This is another suspenseful and twisty novel by Ellison. When bestselling author Columbia Jones is found dead, there is no shortage of suspects. A lot of suspects translate to many characters to keep straight, which is the biggest downfall of this book. Often, I had to go back to remember how a certain character connected to the story. Once I was able to keep them all straight, I really enjoyed the twists in the story. The ending was a little confusing and didn't wrap everything up in a neat bow, but I don't mind that. I will continue to read Ellison novels because I love the suspenseful way she writes!
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on November 1, 2024.
The Christmas Inn by Pamela Kelley
4.0
Book #125 read in 2024
This is the perfect Hallmark-y read for Christmas set in Cape Cod at a family-owned inn. Riley heads home to get her life together after she loses her job, and it's the perfect time because her mom needs help at the Inn. This is not just a story about Riley, though. All of the female characters are in a state of transition, and the Inn is the perfect place to find what's next for each of them. Pamela Kelley delivers a feel-good holiday story that is perfect for the season.
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on September 24, 2024.
This is the perfect Hallmark-y read for Christmas set in Cape Cod at a family-owned inn. Riley heads home to get her life together after she loses her job, and it's the perfect time because her mom needs help at the Inn. This is not just a story about Riley, though. All of the female characters are in a state of transition, and the Inn is the perfect place to find what's next for each of them. Pamela Kelley delivers a feel-good holiday story that is perfect for the season.
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on September 24, 2024.
Holiday Hideaway by Mary Kay Andrews
3.0
Book #124 read in 2024
This is a cute, little holiday read. It's a lot silly but definitely charming.
This is a cute, little holiday read. It's a lot silly but definitely charming.
House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen
4.5
Book #122 read in 2024
Stella is an attorney who specializes in working with traumatized children because she was one herself. Her newest client is 9-year-old Rose Barclay, who has not spoken since her nanny died in mysterious circumstances. Stella realizes right away that something is not right in the Barclay household, and as she is trying to determine which would be the best custodial parent, she also tries to figure out what happened to the nanny.
Sarah Pekkanen delivers a twisty and suspenseful novel that had me guessing until the end. Every character is used as a red herring, making it almost impossible to figure out the ending. This is a must-read for thriller lovers!
Thank you to the publishers for the digital and audio review copies. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on August 6, 2024.
Stella is an attorney who specializes in working with traumatized children because she was one herself. Her newest client is 9-year-old Rose Barclay, who has not spoken since her nanny died in mysterious circumstances. Stella realizes right away that something is not right in the Barclay household, and as she is trying to determine which would be the best custodial parent, she also tries to figure out what happened to the nanny.
Sarah Pekkanen delivers a twisty and suspenseful novel that had me guessing until the end. Every character is used as a red herring, making it almost impossible to figure out the ending. This is a must-read for thriller lovers!
Thank you to the publishers for the digital and audio review copies. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on August 6, 2024.
Given Our History by Kristyn J. Miller
4.5
Book #121 read in 2024
Truth be told, I chose this book because of the cover. Clara and Teddy's history dates back to sleepaway camp and trading mixed CDs, which ended ten years ago. In present day, when Clara is up for tenure and is asked to share her office with a visiting professor, she's shocked to find out it's Teddy. Told in a dual timeline, past and present, we get to meet and fall in love with the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on August 27, 2024.
Truth be told, I chose this book because of the cover. Clara and Teddy's history dates back to sleepaway camp and trading mixed CDs, which ended ten years ago. In present day, when Clara is up for tenure and is asked to share her office with a visiting professor, she's shocked to find out it's Teddy. Told in a dual timeline, past and present, we get to meet and fall in love with the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on August 27, 2024.
When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson
4.0
Book #119 read in 2024
This was my first experience in a Jandy Nelson world, and I loved the whimsy and the uniqueness of the characters. For me, I wasn't in the proper headspace to fully appreciate everything about this novel at the time I read it. I had difficulty keeping the characters straight at first and had to keep going back to figure out who was who. Even still, this was a 4-star read that I expect would have been a 5-star at a different time. I have this flagged for a reread. I plan to delve more into Nelson's backlist!
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on September 24, 2024.
This was my first experience in a Jandy Nelson world, and I loved the whimsy and the uniqueness of the characters. For me, I wasn't in the proper headspace to fully appreciate everything about this novel at the time I read it. I had difficulty keeping the characters straight at first and had to keep going back to figure out who was who. Even still, this was a 4-star read that I expect would have been a 5-star at a different time. I have this flagged for a reread. I plan to delve more into Nelson's backlist!
Thank you to the publisher for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. This novel was published on September 24, 2024.