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Started this one! I bet it's a great thriller but I'm not sure I'm in the mood of it right now...
Maybe because I recently finished And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie and I didn't fully realize this story is based on the classic.
I may put this on the back-burner for a bit and start a new physical read.
pickEnjoyed this one! Thrillers aren‘t my absolute favorite genre since I feel like they‘re over the top sometimes but this one was good. Well paced, interesting characters and twists I didn‘t see coming.
Because I‘m part of 2 book clubs now, smaller TBR piles/ goals must‘ve made. April intentions.
February 25, 2023 Actually, I changed my mind. I'm going to read this fiction book at the same time as tiny beautiful things. Therefore, those two books will take me into the month of March.
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#10 #Audio 4✨
Wish I read this before Paris Apartment!! Constant game of cat & mouse with the reader on who the victim & culprit are. Multiple POV, creepy atmosphere, characters have depth without over/underwhelming. Fun murder mystery on an island with recognizable characters completely trapped. Really enjoyed this one especially on audio.
Brings me to 2 bingos! Will post my final bingo board in a few.
A bit of white wine and a thriller while on holiday.
Let‘s see how this one goes; I seem to enjoy a lot of current thrillers until I get to the ending. Anyone else? 🤷🏻♀️
Immersive. Atmospheric. Perfect crime at the perfect time🖤
I read this b/c of the Agatha Christie comparisons, which is silly because I don‘t think I‘ve ever read an AC book. The victim isn‘t revealed until the end, but I kept thinking I spaced some portion. I often feel like I‘m reading great books, but don‘t know it.
pickI really enjoyed this thriller! The author did a terrific job keeping the reader guessing and so many secrets!!!
pickHoly Beep! This book was a ride! It started off slow for me and I had to push through for a bit, but oh my stars am I glad that I did! I love the authors style of writing of you now knowing the killer or victim until the end, it makes the guessing so much more exciting. In fact I think with my reaction to the ending I have convince members of my family they need to read her books. Highly recommend!
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pickMy first Lucy foley did not disappoint. Devoured this one quickly and loved it. The characters weren‘t exactly likeable but boy did it keep me guessing right till the end. So satisfying. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickAnother hugely entertaining and moreish mystery novel from up-and-coming crime author, Lucy Foley.
They aren't top quality literature, but they are readable, fast-paced and full of twists.
Remote, eerie location, some thoroughly HORRIBLE characters and a satisfyingly dramatic ending.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
pickThis was an easy read for book club. Enjoyed it, but nothing to write home about. Except Will sucks!
pickThis was a fun “closed room” thriller about a wedding on a secluded island that seems perfect but there are many cracks in the veneer. I wasn‘t sure I was going to stick with this one because it is full of unlikeable characters, but it has some great twists and a highly satisfying end. 4⭐️
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so-soA sort-of locked room mystery where the characters weren't likable. Some were even assholes (talking to you, men-who-still-behave-like-demented schoolboys). The constant chapter switching got to be a bit annoying as well; some chapters were only 1-2 paragraphs! One had to suspend her disbelief as well, especially the link between the victim and several wedding party guests. Still a fun read, but it didn't leave me feeling satisfied at the end.
so-soIt' was good at times like the setting are devilish characters. But the book was too long..... Like... Get to the point!! I think this book would of been so much better if it were shorter. It took me all summer to read because.... I didn't really care what happened... But I kinda wanted to know??
so-soSlow start to this book. I thought there were too many characters. Ending was surprising.
pickReally enjoyed this audiobook! Loved all the different narrators (and their various accents, even the smarmy posh Brit a-hole one). I also didn‘t guess the ending, which is always nice. Lucy Foley is pretty reliable after this and Paris Apartment - this isn‘t my favorite genre but I‘m a fan!
pickAnother one I started on the beach and finished up at home. There were some pretty good twists and lots of atmosphere, but also a couple of unbelievable coincidences. Somewhere between a Pick and a So-so for me.
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was a good thriller. It‘s more about relationship drama, and was a nice break from my usual reads. It‘s a great beach/summer read if you want a distraction.
so-so3/5 i kinda enjoyed it ! The ending had me in shock I didn't expected what happened to happen
pick3.75/5 - second time reading it
Quite entertaining, you want to know who did it, what happened, etc.
Are the characters likeable? Most of them are not. Are they superficial? Several definitely are.
It's a well constructed book. I liked the gothic atmosphere with the island seeming so alive, being a character in itself.
Great book to unwind and relax
pickThis book had my attention from the start! One of my top favorites so far!
pickThere is so much to say about this book! It‘s captivating in a creepy yet mysterious way. I love the way it can gather everyone‘s lives from their eyes and draw you into the emotions of each character. It‘s an extremely good book with twist and turns that make you almost addicted to the world it creates. Definitely a must read if you have not!
I‘m getting into audiobooks (finally) and today it dawned on me I can play them through my giant Bluetooth lantern while I sunbathe on the porch 😂☀️
pickFinished the 5th book of the year, 5/25 complete! Now that it is summer I can get some much needed reading done. This book was a great start!!! 🏰
pickI was on the edge of my seat until the very end! So many twists. I found myself empathising and caring for the characters, while also in the back of my mind thinking “but did YOU do it!?“ It was definitely entertaining and kept me coming back for more.
panUnabridged Audiobook (4/10):
There are awesome revelations throughout this book, but I didn‘t need 7 of the 10 hours of this book to simply be buildup for those revelations. There‘s awesome descriptions of different mental health issues and some are easy to connect with (looking at you Johnno and Olivia).
I genuinely don‘t think I would recommend this novel, but I think it might make a pretty decent hour and half film.
pickIf “sisters over misters” was a book… Thoroughly enjoyed every page of this one. 🎧
pickI started listening to this book on Friday and couldn‘t stop. I listen whenever I could. At first I thought it was taking place in the 1950s but nope it‘s the 2000s. It‘s a thriller so I think that was a plus to keeping my interest.
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pickIt took forever to get to the point, but the last third of this book just about swallowed me whole. Character development was superb. I also hate the cover that is too small for the book-leaving that silly little slab of the second page sticking out, like your ankles poking out of a pair of long johns you found in the drawer from 7th grade. Still 8/10
"If I can't move Heaven, then I shall raise hell." Might get this printed on the back of my motorcycle jacket ? ✌️
pickMy book club picked the tag, which I read last year. So I did a puzzle while listening to the audiobook for a quick refresher.
Still a very well paced book that perfectly balances motives to keep you guessing both the victim and murderer up until the end.
And the drama! I know all these characters are adults but they act like horny, emotional teenagers with adult problems! Better than a soap opera, lol. Everyone‘s got skeletons 💀
