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Review: You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Jenn

When I started reading this book, I had no idea what I was getting into.  The cover is dark and pretty ominous.  The premise alludes to a dark and deadly past.  A story within a story, which is to believed? … Continue reading →

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Review: Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Jenn

No one does psychological thrillers like Hillier! This is the sixth title of hers I’ve read and loved!  She’s done it again; I think she can’t possibly top her last book but this one…this one most certainly tops them all. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Jenn

Whoah!! I’m a fan of Hendrix’s books (I’ve read every one of them) but this one quickly rose to the top as a favorite.  Toted as Dracula meets Steel Magnolias or Fried Green Tomatoes, it really is the most unique of vampire tales.  Hendrix took … Continue reading →

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Review: The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Jenn

Words cannot describe the poetic power that resides within the pages of this book.  We often refer to the soul of a city, but what if a city had an actual soul? A soul so strong that it takes the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Return by Rachel Harrison

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Jenn

This is just what I was craving; a completely unique and chilling read. The setting was phenomenal; a remote inn, with extravagantly- themed rooms.  Having stayed at a hotel like this before, I can vouch to feelings of unease when … Continue reading →

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Review: Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Jenn

What a completely twisty read! The format (alternating chapters from the point of views of Patty and Rose Gold) really add to the tension, for the reader follows both women from the past to the present, Patty focusing on repairing … Continue reading →

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Review: The Deep by Alma Katsu

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Jenn

Leave it to Katsu to turn an already terrifying historical series of events to something even more sinister and horrific! I’ve long been obsessed with the events that led to the sinking of the Titanic, so when I learned of the premise … Continue reading →

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Review: The Chill by Scott Carson

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Jenn

I enjoy a good thriller with a well-developed backstory! The story of the Chilewaukee reservoir is a haunting one; an entire village lay submerged beneath the water.  With it comes a cast of well-developed characters, both past and present.  Aaron Ellsworth, son … Continue reading →

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Review: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Jenn

In looking for my first book to read of 2020, I found many examples of praise and acclaim for this title.  The premise is certainly timely and I found myself quickly immersed in Emira’s story.  For all of her life, … Continue reading →

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Review: Three-Fifths by John Vercher

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Jenn

This is most certainly a one-sitting read.  I read it during a particularly long (15+ hour) car ride. I was immediately drawn to it for personal reasons; my own two boys are biracial. Bobby’s character is a truly sympathetic one; … Continue reading →

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