Category Archives: Review

Review: The Confusion of Languages by Siobhan Fallon

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Jenn

As a child, we moved around a lot.  It was challenging, being forced to pack up and make new friends every few years. That feeling pales in comparison to what military wives, especially those stationed oversees, endure. Though I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Review: The White Road by Sarah Lotz

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Jenn

Excusing all puns, this is quite the chilling read.  This book has a lot going for it.  Not one, but two, incredibly terrifying treks that numb the mind with terror.  It deals with two treks I’ll never take: caving and … Continue reading →

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Review: Gwendy’s Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Jenn

I listened to the audiobook production of this short story.  It was absolutely perfect; I needed a bit of Stephen King in my life get me out of a reading slump.  If only it were a little longer! Gwendy’s character … Continue reading →

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Review: The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Jenn

Jenn: I read this book when it was originally released and fell in love with the unique premise.  Justin first discovered this through the movie.  He’s now at an age (11) at which I thought reading the book would make more … Continue reading →

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Review: A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Jenn

What an emotional read!  I was intrigued by the premise of this book; as a reader of suspense and thrillers how could I not be.  What I didn’t expect was the emotional investment that came with the reading of this … Continue reading →

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Review: The Only Child by Andrew Pyper

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Jenn

Don’t you love it when you discover a book that so perfectly matches your need at the moment? This book most certainly did for me.  It’s dark, it’s chilling; the cover serves as the perfect sneak peek into what you’ll experience … Continue reading →

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Review: Skitter by Ezekiel Boone

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Jenn

I’m going to keep this portion of the review short. Skitter is the second in The Hatching trilogy.  There’s not much that can be discussed without revealing too much, particularly if readers have yet to start the series. While it … Continue reading →

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Review: Ararat by Christopher Golden

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Jenn

Christopher Golden excels at crafting the most chilling horror reads. I devoured his previous book, Snowblind, and this most recent novel shared the same fate. Golden uses the setting, in both cases a frigid, treacherous blizzard, as a character within … Continue reading →

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Review: The Red Hunter by Lisa Unger

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Jenn

This is one of those books that is so intense, so captivating, that you’ll want to read it in one sitting.   The author has crafted two incredibly unique and well-fleshed out characters, both having survived individual attacks that have … Continue reading →

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Review: Burn Town by Jennifer McMahon

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Jenn

Jennifer McMahon is one of my “go to” authors.  Each time she publishes a new book, it’s a given that I’m going to read it as soon as I can get my hands on it. This most recent title is … Continue reading →

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