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This is my first read by Julie Clark, and I loved it. A ghostwriter is hired by her father to write about the killings of his siblings. Did he murder them? Twists and turns that make you second guess yourself.
pickThis is my first read by Julie Clark, and I loved it. A ghostwriter is hired by her father to write about the killings of his siblings. Did he murder them? Twists and turns that make you second guess yourself.
pick4 Stars • The Ghostwriter is a total page-turner that dives into some seriously messed-up family drama. Olivia, a ghostwriter down on her luck, gets roped into writing her dad Vincent‘s memoir. He‘s a creepy horror author who might‘ve killed his siblings back in ‘75, and now he‘s ready to spill the beans. Flipping between now and the ‘70s, you get hit with shady narrators, dark secrets, and a wild ride through their toxic family vibes. ⬇️
panI think this is the least thrilling book I've read by Freida McFadden. At times, I found myself skipping chapters because nothing significant was happening. While the overall plot is interesting—especially the twist where the captors turn out to be the saviors—the subplots felt weak and failed to hold my attention. The pacing dragged in places, and the suspense that usually defines McFadden‘s work just wasn‘t there for me in this one. 🎧
pick3.75⭐
•I wanted to love this like I have previous works by this author, but unfortunately, I didn‘t. It had a hella slow-burn going on, and I found it difficult to stay in the story. In the end, I feel like I was missing something because of this. The writing was there, but the plot was definitely lacking something.
•The narration was good.
Madrid is known for its museums and cuisine, but it has also played a central role in Spain‘s literary history. Home to the National Library of Spain, historic reading societies, and long-standing bookshops, the city offers a rich literary landscape beyond the usual tourist paths.
This guide features 18 notable literary sites that reveal a quieter, book-centered side of Madrid.
✨ www.1000libraries.com/post/a-book-lovers-guide-to-madrid
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I loved this author's book THE LIES I TELL, and this one is even better. I devoured it.
This one had me guessing all the way through every time I thought I had it figured out something else happened and I WAS SO WRONG. I didn't know until the end. Or know as much as it allowed us to know.
Full review: https://lsmoore49.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-ghostwriter-by-julie-clark.html
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pickWow! This book was an unexpected ride! I mean obviously I knew what was going to happen and the why was given early on, but not the full picture. The big twist I figured out before the reveal, but felt it was still shocking. Overall I enjoyed this book and would recommend.
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This was Book/Quote 8 from the list I posted the other day!
pickGhostwriter Olivia Dumont has spent her entire life trying to distance herself from her famous father who is suspected of killing his siblings. When she finds herself on the brink bankruptcy she is forced to accept an assignment to ghostwrite his last book. This was terrific. I was hooked from the beginning and it kept getting better. Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC.
