I participated in another Back Room author event graciously hosted by Hank Phillippi Ryan and Karen Dionne. There were engaging conversations with authors Tracy Clark, J.T. Ellison, Jessica Strawser, and Stephanie Wrobel. I wrote about my experience on my blog.
abookandadog.com/author-events/the-back-room-twisty-suspense
pickWhat a way to close out my official "spooky reads" season! This book is eerie, creepy and a total Gothic mood, but with all good stories like this, the overarching theme is one that transcends the scary. This locked room mystery touches on topics of abuse, misogyny, gaslighting, and sexual assault, allowing the readers to understand not only what the main character is going through, but the women of the past who battled these same demons.
pickQuick YA read set in a remote setting. I liked that I was led to believe one thing and people weren‘t who I thought. I was invested in a short time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I know this is not a series, but I really love this book. It's the best one I read this month. #SeriesChallenge @maich
pickVickers does a remarkable job blending together the characters, settings, and subplots in this mystery. 18 yo Callie has just lost her dad when she finds a young girl hiding near her home. The girl is forlorn, lost, burned and disheveled; and not verbal. Calli calls her Ash.
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so-soLauren James‘s standalone YA thriller is very strong on fame, fandoms and toxic fan behaviour but the murder aspect was under-powered for me with the villain too easy to guess and a final twist that didn‘t ring true. At the same time, Delilah‘s backstory was too busy and a sub-plot involving her best friend Nida feeling superfluous. That said, it is a fast-paced read and James has something to say so I would check out her next book.
pickThis was a good read. Louise Candlish is great at creating morally corrupt characters. None of them are likeable and it makes for interesting reading!
pickI enjoy the underwater investigation unit series so I thought I‘d try a new series by this author.
I love this one even more. I need to go back and read book one in November!!
Brad Trasker is a gruff & scary retired spy who‘s currently the head of security at an aerospace facility where a breach has occurred involving a top secret engine design.
Publication day is 10/29/24.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👇🏻
Got a few bingo spots with this one. #HauntedShelf #FrightClub #ISpyBingoSept #AtoZBingo #BodyCountBingo #AfterDarkBingo @Jadams89 @PuddleJumper @Texreader @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks
