Frankie never knew she could be a hero until an acquaintance at a party told her she could be a nurse in Vietnam. That decision changes her life in so many ways that she will never be the same. I thought this book was good but I felt like the sad parts were not evocative enough and the uplifting parts kind of fizzled. Hannah‘s book can usually generate a tear or two from me but this one fell flat in that aspect for me but still a great story.

This book is pure craziness and completely relevant with all the Netflix docs out right now that are similar to the plot. There are a lot of characters to follow but that makes up all the craziness of the story and makes the ending even more satisfying. I did feel like the story was a little long and would definitely recommend reading consistently with all the characters but still a decent read.

I read this book years ago and could never remember the name of it but it came up on Goodreads the other day and I was like “that‘s it”!!! If you like history this book was a wonderful glimpse into early Florida with an epic tale of a family and all they endure through the years. It‘s stuck with me through the years and I wanted to just recommend it to anyone who enjoyed Florida or historical fiction.

The premise of this story sounded promising and the writing was beautiful from the start but the story? Weird, boring, and did not keep my interest at all. I skimmed from the middle to end. I don‘t even know why I finished because the ending was just as terrible.

Low pick but still read it in a few days. A woman is missing and there is no evidence that she ever left her building. The list of suspects is long and time is of essence. I gave this a low pick because of the side stories of some of the characters just made for loose ends that were not tied up. Does this mean a potential sequel featuring detective Salter? I hope so.

Lizzie is about to get married thanks to her overbearing mother. A year ago Lizzie sisters fiancé died on their wedding with her mother‘s corsage next to his body. Will Lizzie‘s fiancé end up dead as well?

This was a low pick for me as it was predictable but the ending did have a little twist I did not coming so that bumped it up to a pick. Still a decent read

Jill wakes up in a hospital where she learns she was in an accident that had tragic circumstances but she remembers none of it. This book was not exiting, not fast paced and just kind of boring. The only thing that kept me going was I wanted to know what really happened and when it was reveled it was just like oh ok. Just a mediocre YA story for me.

I can‘t say this book was terrible but definitely not my fav by Hoover. It‘s just didn‘t capture me in the beginning and once the twist came I was already checked out. This is a series and I will not be reading the others as I just didn‘t feel invested in the characters and don‘t really care to continue their journey. I did like how to story connected in the end and I definitely didn‘t see the end coming.

The writing? Great
The story? Blah…I felt it was too scattered for my brain to follow. It‘s beautifully written, deep, philosophical but I just wasn‘t invested in any of the characters and didn‘t know what the hell was going on at points because I was not consistently reading it everyday. Definitely was not in the mood for a story like this as I am studying for an exam and am brain fried.

A low pick but definitely a different read. Some humor, some gore, a bit of creepiness and one weird story. Ms. Notty arrives at Endsor house to care for the Pounds children but she obviously has other intentions. I liked the Victorian aspect of the story and Winifred Notty is one crazy character. I heard there is a movie being made. I‘m definitely interested to see how they adapt this story!!

Typical Freida McFadden! I equate her books to your favorite drink…with a twist of course 🙂

A woman who lost her husband decides to try the dating scene again and creates an online profile. What could possibly go wrong? As Harper starts navigating the treacherous world of online dating, secrets from her dead husband‘s past start to arise. What she discovers is not at all what she ever thought possible.

This was kind of tough to read but interesting all the same. It kind of induced my anxiety reading through the author‘s anxiety. It was so so because it was a little too over detailed for me as she went through her first few weeks of experiencing her OCD. I started to skim in parts because of how overly descriptive some parts were. It was strange that a dream of getting cancer induced all of this hell for her. OCD is more than germs and counting.

Dark, disturbing, graphic at times. A family in rural Appalachia lives a different kind of life. A life hunting, but not animals. Once a beautiful girl working at the record store enters Micheal‘s life, he has no idea just how much she will change the trajectory of his life. Some reviewers said they saw the twist coming, I didn‘t and thought it was well played out. I will definitely check out more from this author.

Dang! What did I just read?!? This book was crazy. Full of twists and turns I didn‘t see coming till just before the big reveal. I‘ll admit there are some parts that I was like ok that would never happen but whatever, the book was a fun read, unique story and totally stumped me. Put this on your TBR if you haven‘t!

Finding a strange man passed out at her brothers door on her first night of moving in, Tate is unsure what to think about this strange guy. Learning he is her brother‘s friend, Tate lets him into the apartment and unknowingly will begin to let him into her heart but at a cost. Miles is unemotionally ready for a relationship and only wants the physical aspects. Can Tate accepts only being a friend with benefits?

This book started out strong but kind of fizzled in the middle for me. I liked the screenplay aspect of how the book was written in parts as it made me imagine the scenes vividly. But outside the screenplay sections, the story just tanked for me. In the end I couldn‘t wait to just finish the book and wasn‘t very interested in how it would end.

Another good ghost story by St. James. It‘s started out slow for me but then picked up in the middle. I love how she mixes paranormal with the normal and does not over do it to the point it‘s unbelievable. Lots of sad stories to absorb in this book but all in all a decent read.

Decent paced thriller with a good twist at the end. Is it believable? Absolutely not but still entertaining. The main character Sloan meets a handsome man at the park one day with his daughter. The young girl gets stung by a bee, and Sloan comes to the rescue because in that moment she decides she is a nurse. Sloane is a liar you see and these lies intertwine her into this family but the web of deceit does not only lie with her.

Not my usual genre as I am not a big fantasy person. I have a coworker that likes to recommend and loan books that are not normally my cup of tea. Caraval was pretty good through. The writing and atmosphere were so vivid and made you feel like you were immersed in the world Scarlett was in. This is a series and I‘m still on the fence if I will read the others but it did end in a way that piqued my interest.

Here I thought this would be too much like McFaddens Housemaid, this book stood out on its own. Engaging quick read with action throughout. I liked that the MC Claire was a little crazy and had quite the vendetta against Hannah. Her vindictiveness made me laugh. The ending wasn‘t expected and was wrapped up perfectly! I recommend 🙂

This book wasn‘t terrible, but I felt like it dragged on way too long. I skimmed parts as I felt like it was unnecessary filler or repetitive. Cam wakes up to hear her sweet, innocent husband has taken hostages in a warehouse. A behavior totally unlike him. All he has left behind is a note that doesn‘t explain a thing. Years of investigation finally find a truth but I truly felt the years as I read this. It just dragged 😕

I see a lot of mixed reviews on this one but I liked it. Haven‘t read a book by Jewell I haven‘t liked. This one has a bit going on and I don‘t feel like all the characters stories were fleshed out but still an enjoyable thriller with an ending I didn‘t see coming.

I think this is my second dud from Reese‘s Book Club. This book was written well but just boring. Soooo boring. Set during Covid with all her daughters home, a mother decides to tell her girls her life story and all her glory playing Emily in Our Town. I think I made it 100 pages in and was just over Our Town at that point. I would definitely try this author again but just couldn‘t get through this one. #hailtothebail

This was just ok for me. Half siblings reunite to figure out if their father‘s death was truly an accident as the police claim. With a little mystery mixed in, I felt like this was more of a family drama focused on dysfunctional relationships between themselves and their romantic relationships as well. The story held enough appeal to finish but took me 2 weeks to finish which is rare for me.

Can this woman write a bad book? Although, The Inmate starts a bit slower than her other novels, it gains stream in the middle and doesn‘t let off. McFadden always surprises me with something in her endings and this one did not disappoint ☺️

Buckle up if you‘re ready for a series because this one ends with cliffhanger that introduces the next novel! This was a pretty decent read, although it did have a little lull in the middle. It was a refreshing story with the time period and innocence of the main character when it came to relationships. On the fence if I will read the sequel. I think I‘ll wait for my coworker to read it and see if she recommends 🙂

Saw a lot of mixed reviews on this book. Nora is depressed and decides to take her own life but instead of dying she finds herself in what is called The Midnight Library where she can go back in life and try to live the lives she regretted not living before. I thought the story was very introspective and had a lot of good points to make you appreciate the life you have. Not my favorite but a decent read nonetheless.

Knowing she was adopted, Sloane never thought twice about her birth parents until submitting her DNA to a genealogy database for her fellowship assignment. Results show she is Charlotte Margolis, a baby that went missing 30 years prior. This news takes Sloane on a quest for what truly happened to her and her missing parents. Unique story, fast-paced story. I finished it in 2 days. Definitely recommend!

Decent thriller although easy to figure out. A mother dies and three estranged siblings reunite only to come across a VHS tape containing video of their parents with a missing dead girl from 1999. They are now tasked with figuring out what really happened that night and who was truly responsible for little Emma‘s death.

It‘s a 100 pages in and I feel like this story has made no progress. Alice is still in the hospital and still doesn‘t remember anything. I‘m bored, I‘m over it , I‘m out!

#hailtothebail

I really enjoyed this book. The mystery, the characters, the setting of the story all made this story engaging. There are a few characters to keep up with and a jumping timeline but I liked how all the little pieces of the story that were revealed all fit together in the end. It was kind of reminiscent of All the Colors of The Dark which I thought was great as well. Definitely recommend!

It‘s a good day when you find a good book in the lending library and cover color matches your scrubs!

Another goodie by Frieda. If you ever watched Pretty Little Liars, I can totally see Ian Harding playing Nate Bennet. There was a good twist in the end but it left me asking a few questions but can‘t say here without spoiling it. Definitely a quick, fun read 💜

A sad but also inspiring story of the first black woman to win an Oscar. The book takes you through the ups and downs of Hattie McDaniel‘s life and the major struggles she endured even though she won Hollywoods most coveted award. This book inspired me to finally watch Gone with the Wind and in the character of Mammy you can see the spunk the real Hattie had even though her character has been a controversial figure. Definitely an eye opening read.

Lisa Jewell never disappoints. Another solid slow burn thriller. A girl and her boyfriend mysteriously disappear one evening and a year later, clues to their disappearance start to appear. I really didn‘t have this one figured out till the end and there was still a surprise at the end that I totally didn‘t read into or have on my radar.

I was a big fan of Full House growing up although not a big fan of the character Stephanie Tanner, I still wanted to see what led to her downfall after coming from one of the most wholesome shows on TV. It was a fast read, nothing truly eye opening. Just another childhood star falling into a downward spiral. A few interesting tidbits on Full House were revealed but other than that it was kind of a lackluster story.

Boring..simply just boring. I don‘t even know how I finished it but I did and the ending made me even more unhappy that I didn‘t DNF it. I‘ve loved Hawkins other books but this one for me was truly a dud.

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I had to cut half the cover of this book off to get my dogs reaction because it perfectly sums up this book. So I‘m not going to lie, this book is pretty gruesome. I definitely like the horror genre but this book was just a little too far out there for me. It was almost borderline fantasy with all the creatures in the black farm. The story was decent and what made it better was the underlying messages in it. If disgusted easily do not read.

Decent YA thriller. A 17 year old girl goes missing and the main suspect is her boyfriend, Drew. Local police are dragging their heels when looking into new tips so Drew and his friends take it upon themselves to find Lola and clear his name.

I just can‘t do it. I‘m 120 pages in and this book is just not doing it for me. How this is the same writer as “The Woman in The Window”? I feel like I‘m just sitting here reading the most boring conversation between two people with random people peppered in and I could give not a single crap who they are. I‘m out #hailtothebail

Wow, what a story! If I hadn‘t been at work while reading this I would have cried my eyes out at the end. What a beautiful but heartbreaking story of two sisters living in German occupied France during WW2. I believe they are trying to make a movie from this book but I can‘t see how they will fit such story into a 2 hr movie. If you like historical fiction, I definitely recommend!

So this is not a story for everyone. It went to places I don‘t normally seek when reading. It was graphic in parts that were just plain out there & gross at times. But, this book took me out of my comfort zone and put me into a mind that is very unlike mine. That‘s the great thing about reading though, it transports you into another world or life. I gave this a so-so because I don‘t feel like I walked away with anything profound from it. Just eh

Good story, but a little long in my opinion. I enjoyed reading a story from a Native American perspective and learning a bit about tribe life. I really liked the MC Daunis. She is smart, strong, and a bad ass. Daunis is pulled into an FBI investigation as a CI to figure out from the inside who is responsible for meth distribution and deaths within the tribal community. An easy but not so quick read 🙂

Imagine a road trip where everything that could go wrong, goes wrong and more. Beautifully written and a good story but I did skim some parts as it just became long winded. I think I would have enjoyed this more if there weren‘t so many characters telling the story. But if you are up for an epic adventure story I would definitely recommend this!

I didn‘t love this book but everything tied together in a way I never figured out. A posh manor opens in a small seaside town but unbeknownst to the guests the property has a sordid past. The past comes back to haunt its grand opening with murder, flames, and a cast of characters with a vendetta.

This book was readable but pointless. Geared more towards YA might explain the weak storyline. A young girl hears voices telling her to kill people but for the most part everyone she kills is bad. She‘s kind of like a female Dexter. Anyway glad this was a Lending Library Freebie otherwise I never would have picked it up.

I think I read this in 2 days. It‘s not a twisty thriller but it‘s a story that captures you right away and takes you on a wild ride. Although you know the pieces of the mystery pretty quickly,I still had to see how it ended. This will be a story that sits with me for a bit. Heartbreaking but also bittersweet.

Dark Corners was just ok for me. A podcaster gets entangled into a missing girl case that potentially leads back to murders in the past. The pluses are I like how all the details eventually connect but the minuses are it‘s a slow process to get there. The peek into an influencers world was a little interesting albeit annoying at times as well.

This book is a good, easy read but something about the ending just didn‘t sit well with me. I was like that was it? I had to go on Reddit to see other people‘s thoughts and then it finally made some sense but still didn‘t really make it any better. There‘s still a part at the end where I felt all the dots were not connected but as I said for the most part it was a pretty good book.