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kezzlou85
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I didn't find myself gripped by the story until right at the very end. Its a bit of a slow burn and at times seems more focused on the personal lives of the characters than the main mystery. That being said the ending was really cleverly done with a brilliant twist. It was worth finishing. There's a lot going on beside the main murder and no character stood out to me as really likeable. I think because we jump from person to person. #Netgalley 4*

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CoffeeK8
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There is nothing better to read in July than a bantery rom-com set in a summer paradise and this book hits that mark. I enjoyed everything about this book. Lily & Ben have a wonderful sweet relationship full of support and growth. They had a wonderful apartment building (pool & bar anyone?) (cont.)

CoffeeK8 Their friend circle was amazing! It made me want to run away for the summer with my friends to read by the pool and drink Rosé.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #HarlequinAudio for an audio ARC of this book. The narrator was awesome and brought depth to the narration.
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Our Last Resort | Clemence Michallon
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Finding Grace | Loretta Rothschild
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CoffeeK8
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This book was just so much fun! Our heroine, Evie attempts to save her gym-bro neighbor from an zombie attack believing he can't defend himself, only to find out that he is a lethal vampire who is more than able to defend himself. He also has the nerve to get angry at Evie for attempting to save him (admittedly, throwing a burrito at a charging zombie is not super effective, but it was all she had at the moment). (Cont.)

CoffeeK8 The duo then sets out to try to figure out why the zombies were released from their prison and how to save their neighbors from attack. Evie and Max's banter and chemistry were excellent and the book was overall just a really enjoyable read.

Thanks to #Netgalley and #BerkleyPublishingGroup for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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BethM Im not sure if I land on intrigued and want to read or intrigued but slightly horrified 😂 1d
CoffeeK8 @BethM I was honestly a little skeptical but if you like the Mead Mishaps series then it would be right up your alley. Just buckle up and suspend your disbelief 16h
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CoffeeK8
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Natalie Grove has spent her entire adulthood trying to figure out who killed her sister, while also writing mystery novels. Her latest novel is a fictionalized account of the story of her sister's murder, and with it's publication, Natalie becomes embroiled in a number of fantastical plots perpetrated by different people in her community who are trying to keep their own secrets from coming out. (Cont.)

CoffeeK8 The characters were interesting and the resolution of this mystery was very satisfying, but at moments it became hard to follow all the side plots and schemes of those around Natalie who weren't involved in the actual murder plot.

Thank you to #Netgalley and #StormPublishing for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Librarybelle
Summer You Were Mine | Jill Francis
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Summertime in Italy with a bit of romance—a great escape listen. Add in a diverse cast, including a neurodivergent MC, and some snarky dialogue, to make the perfect beach read. I don‘t always read romance—I‘m still recovering from my 2020 bingeing of Regency romances—but I‘m so glad I picked this one up through #NetGalley . Ellie and Chris are childhood friends turned not-speaking strangers who are forced together when their grandparents marry. ⬇️

Librarybelle ⬆️ Both are also dealing with career scandals and secret professional ambitions. And, Ellie is still mad over Chris‘s behavior from ten-ish years ago. It‘s a fun, light read. (edited) 3d
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BookmarkTavern
Predatory Natures | Amy Goldsmith
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For Lara‘s gap year, she decides to get a job aboard a luxury train. The trip across Europe is supposed to give her a clean slate. Instead, there‘s a confrontation w/ an old friend & train cars full of mysterious plants.

Gotta love some plant horror! The creepy factor was really well done, the characters were interesting, & the ending made me gasp out loud. But the flashbacks really killed the momentum, & the romance felt unnecessary. 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

BookmarkTavern Release Date: July 8th, 2025 #ARC #NetGalley CW 👇🏻 4d
BookmarkTavern The flashbacks detail a highly manipulative and emotionally abusive relationship 4d
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OutsmartYourShelf
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At a petrol station in a quiet Manchester suburb, a man watches horrified as someone walks up to the pump, pours petrol over themselves & sets it alight. Meanwhile, a 14-year-old girl is arrested for killing her mother but she seems confused over the details.

At the Coroner's Officer, Mrs Challinor is back even if it is only part time at present, but the Major Incident Team want Detective Inspector Ridpath back working on their cases.

OutsmartYourShelf Given two green young detectives, Ridpath looks into the apparently unconnected suicide & murder & starts to find some odd coincidences, & if there's one thing Ridpath doesn't believe in, it's coincidence.

Another strong instalment in this series which takes the usual route of a slow start which builds up to a tense, fast-paced ending. Alongside the two cases, there's also the lingering aftermath of Ridpath's daughter's ordeal in a previous book.
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OutsmartYourShelf I wasn't a huge fan of the time jump ending but it was fine overall. If you haven't read this series & are a fan of police procedurals, then do give this one a go. 4.5🌟

My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, Canelo, for the opportunity to read an ARC.

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7653324113
Read 3rd-4th July 2025

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DieAReader 🎉🎉Fantastic!! 5d
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OutsmartYourShelf
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In Jan 1993, Palatine, Illinois, two men entered the 'Brown's Chicken' restaurant around closing time. At 3am police investigated reports that the workers had not returned home & found seven bodies in the walk-in freezer & fridge. Seven members of staff, including the two owners, had been killed & it would take a decade to bring their killers to justice.

OutsmartYourShelf As someone not from the US, I had never heard of Brown's Chicken or the murders before. The author has approached the case by not focusing on a linear reconstruction of the events, but by putting the spotlight on the people themselves. I think this does help to avoid sensationalism & to remind that reader that these were very real people with real lives which were tragically cut short.

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OutsmartYourShelf I did think it occasionally lost a bit of focus & there were some things I was left wondering. For example, I was very interested as to why the false confession made out of nowhere happened, but the author never really returned to those two people & what the impact was on their lives. Overall it was an informative read but there just seemed to be something missing for me. 3.5🌟

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OutsmartYourShelf My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, Post Hill Press, for the opportunity to read an ARC.

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7614765568
Read 1st-2nd July 2025

#ReadAway2025 @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES
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