Lies We Bury by Elle Marr is an intense and suspenseful thriller about a woman that‘s past is coming back to haunt her. Marissa was born as a basement prisoner. She escaped with her mother and sisters twenty years ago. She left her past behind and now goes by Claire.

Thank you Megan Beatie Communications and Amazon Publishing for Lies We Bury.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/04/01/book-review-lies-we-bury/

American Betiya by Anuradha D. Rajurkar is an enlightening story about an Indian teenager secretly dating a white boy and trying to fit in. This is a great story of individuality and fitting in. Rani is a high schooler focused on her secret boyfriend which causes her to stray away from her family and friends.

Thank you Books Forward for American Betiya.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/31/book-review-american-betiya/

When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister is an interesting story about a woman that runs away for the day while deciding whether she wants to go back to her family. The book is told alternating between present day and the past telling Gigi and Harry‘s story. Bannister demonstrates that sometimes life is hard and people need time to figure things out.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/30/book-review-when-i-ran-away/

The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse is a creepy thrilling locked door mystery about a sanatorium turned into a hotel. After an avalanche, someone turns up missing. People are killed, so someone in the hotel has to be the killer. Red herrings are dropped making different people seem guilty.

Thank you Penguin Random House Audio for The Sanatorium.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/29/book-review-the-sanatorium/

The Girls Are All So Nice Here is a thrilling story of mean girls and college drama. Amb and Sully attend their ten year college reunion after receiving threatening notes saying “We need to talk about what we did that night.” Neither of them knows who sent the note.

Thank you Simon & Schuster Audio for the audiobook.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/26/book-review-the-girls-are-all-s...

The Good, the Bad, and the Dumped by Jenny Colgan is a cute woman‘s fiction novel about a woman that meets with her exes to find out why her past relationships didn‘t work after getting engaged.

Thank you Harper Audio, William Morrow, and Edelweiss for The Good, the Bad, and the Dumped.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/24/book-review-the-good-the-bad-an...

Eternal by Lisa Scottoline is a beautiful story of World War II in Italy starting with teenagers before the war and lasting decades. I love Scottoline‘s thrillers, so was curious about her writing historical fiction. Eternal is so beautiful, I am shocked it is Scottoline‘s first historical fiction novel.

Thank you G.P. Putnam‘s Sons, Penguin Random House Audio.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/23/book-review-eternal/

Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren is a cute romantic comedy about achieving confidence and fighting for what you want. Hollyn doesn‘t have a lot of confidence and tries to stay away from most people. She has Tourette ‘s syndrome which causes her to think that‘s all people see when they look at her.

Thank you Dreamscape Media and Sourcebooks Casablanca.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/22/book-review-yes-i-love-you/

Watch Her Sleep is a suspenseful mystery with strong female characters. Watch Her Sleep is the third book in the Detective Charlotte Winters series. This book can be read as a standalone, but parts of the previous books are revealed. I recommend reading the whole series. All of my favorite characters returned.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/20/book-review-blog-tour-watch-her...

Watch Her Sleep is a suspenseful mystery with strong female characters. Watch Her Sleep is the third book in the Detective Charlotte Winters series. This book can be read as a standalone, but parts of the previous books are revealed. I recommend reading the whole series. All of my favorite characters returned.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/20/book-review-blog-tour-watch-her...

Too Good to Be True is a domestic thriller that is crazy in the best way. Lovering pulled me into the story from the first page. I loved the different perspectives. Skye quickly falls in love with Burke and is so excited about their wedding. Skye is beautiful and rich.

Thank you St. Martin‘s Press and NetGalley for Too Good to Be True.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/book-review-too-good-to-be-true...

Love at First by Kate Clayborn is a cute second chance romance with great characters. When visiting his uncle Will saw the girl of his dreams and now sixteen years later, he moves into his uncle‘s old apartment. Nora and Will have an instant spark that Nora refuses to admit.

Thank you Kensington, Edelweiss, and Goodreads Giveaways for Love at First.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/18/book-review-love-at-first/

Are We There Yet by Kathleen West is a drama filled novel about middle schoolers and their mothers. West pulled me into the story right away and I didn‘t want to put the book down. The story is told from multiple perspectives of teenagers and their parents.

Thank you Berkley Publishing and Edelweiss for Are We There Yet.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/17/book-review-are-we-there-yet/

The Song Book of Benny Lament by Amy Harmon is one of the best books I‘ve read in a long time. The Song Book of Benny Lament is a story of love, race, and music. The story alternates between a radio interview of Benny Lament on The Barry Gray Show and the past.

Thank you Lake Union Publishing and Amazon Publishing.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/16/book-review-the-song-book-of-be...

Love Songs for Skeptics is a cute romantic comedy with fake dating, enemies to lovers and a love triangle. Love Songs for Skeptics is an enjoyable light read with a lot happening to keep the reader engaged. I was entertained throughout the book.

Thank you Sourcebooks Landmark and Edelweiss for Love Songs for Skeptics.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/15/book-review-love-songs-for-skep...

Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton is an interesting memoir focused on dating, relationships, and love. Alderton tells stories of different dating experiences and relationships. She discusses friendships and how friends‘ relationships affected her friendships.

Thank you Harper Perennial.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/12/book-review-everything-i-know-a...

How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue is a moving story about a fictional African Village told from multiple perspectives. An American oil company causes devastating problems for the people and land.

Thank you Random House for the gifted book and Penguin Random House Audio for the gifted audiobook.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/11/book-review-how-beautiful-we-we...

The Rose Code is an interesting book. I liked how this book is a mix of a historical fiction novel and mystery. World War II is my favorite time period to read about and the aspect of trying to figure out who is responsible for one of them entering an asylum. I was intrigued by the dual time.

Thank you Harper Audio and William Morrow.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/10/book-review-the-rose-code/

Everything After by Jill Santopolo is a complex and emotional love story. I became an instant fan of Santopolo after reading The Light We Lost and Everything After has everything I expect in her novels. The story is emotional and realistic.

Thank you Putnam books, Penguin Random House Audio, and Edelweiss for Everything After.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/08/book-review-everything-after/

The Wife Stalker was very suspenseful and grabbed my attention from the beginning. Piper and Joanna are interesting characters with many secrets. The story is told from Piper and Joanna‘s perspectives. I kept trying to figure out what would happen next. I found the story interesting.

Thank you Harper Perennial for The Wife Stalker.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/08/book-review-the-wife-stalker/

If She Dies is a suspenseful thriller about a woman trying to find the truth to clear her name. Tess‘s daughter was killed in a car accident and the driver, Brady, went to prison. Tess starts watching, Eve, Brady‘s daughter. When Eve goes missing, Tess seems like the obvious choice.

Thank you Damp Pebbles for including me on this blog tour.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/06/book-review-blog-tour-if-she-di...

If She Dies is a suspenseful thriller about a woman trying to find the truth to clear her name. Tess‘s daughter was killed in a car accident and the driver, Brady, went to prison. Tess starts watching, Eve, Brady‘s daughter. When Eve goes missing, Tess seems like the obvious choice.

Thank you Damp Pebbles for including me on this blog tour.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/06/book-review-blog-tour-if-she-di...

I LOVED The Lost Apothecary. From the very beginning I was drawn into Nella and Caroline‘s stories. The past and present intertwine in this great novel. The chapters alternate between Nella and Caroline‘s stories. These characters are complex and trying to do the best they can.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/05/book-review-the-lost-apothecary...

The Wedding is a thriller with a few characters that I was constantly questioning who was guilty. The Wedding is a quick and entertaining read. There are only a few characters which mean there are few options of who can be after Lauren. I constantly thought I figured it out and then was thrown another curveball.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/04/book-review-blog-tour-the-weddi...

Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay is a crazy thriller that will have you at the edge of your seat.

Every Last Fear is a crazy thriller with a lot going on. The book is told from multiple perspectives, some in the present and others in the past.

I received a free ARC of Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay from Macmillan in exchange for an honest review.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/03/book-review-every-last-fear/

Accidentally Engaged is a cute romantic comedy about a Muslim woman that fakes an engagement to enter a cooking contest for couples. Accidentally Engaged is cute, funny, and entertaining. Reena is passionate about baking bread and is always cooking. Reena‘s parents want her to marry a nice Muslim boy.

Thank you Forever and NetGalley.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/03/book-review-accidentally-engage...

Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi is an impactful and complex story. The first part of the story takes place in Afghanistan and this is the first book I‘ve ever read set in Afghanistan. I was fascinated by their culture with both the good and bad described. Daily life is described as well as unrest.

Thank you Harper Audio, William Morrow and NetGalley.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/02/book-review-sparks-like-stars/

Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad is a memoir about a woman‘s cancer journey from diagnosis through life cancer free. Jaouad does a great job taking the reader through her cancer journey. Between Two Kingdom is the perfect mix of informative and emotional.

Thank you Random House and NetGalley for Between Two Kingdoms.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/03/01/book-review-between-two-kingdom...

The Book of Moods: How I Turned My Worst Emotions Into My Best Life by Lauren Martin is an interesting and informative book about dealing with emotions.

The Book of Moods is an excellent book full of honesty. Martin doesn‘t try to pretend she is an emotion expert.

Thank you Grand Central Publishing for The Book of Moods.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/27/book-review-the-book-of-moods/

ily leaves her old life behind. Noni focuses on finding herself and discovering what will make her happy. Noni starts this journey still not over a long term relationship that ended eighteen months ago. Noni is a complex character that is relatable at least to some extent. Her trip does not go as planned. Noni ends up in hilarious awkward situations.

Thank you MIRA, HARLEQUIN Trade Publishing, and NetGalley for It‘s Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake.

The Things We Leave Unfinished is an excellent book with two great love stories. This book is emotional. The book alternates between Scarlett and Jameson‘s love story during World War II and Georgia and Noah in present day Colorado.

Thank you Rebecca Yarros, Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for The Things We Leave Unfinished.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/25/book-review-the-things-we-leave...

When the World Stood Still by Kate Eastham is an emotional novel about a nurse during World War I and the Spanish Flu pandemic.

When the World Stood Still is a moving story with great characters. Emily is very hard working and fights for what she wants.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for When the World Stood Still.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/24/book-review-blog-tour-when-the-...

Hold the Forevers by K.A. Linde is an angsty romance that grabbed my attention from the first page. 2 perfect couples. 2 great romances. The only problem is there is only one woman. Delilah is in love with two men and needs to choose one. Hold the Forevers is a unique love triangle.

Thank you Wild Fire Marketing Solutions and K.A. Linde.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/23/book-review-hold-the-forevers/

The Night We Met is an emotional novel about a woman dying from cancer that has her husband write their love story for their daughters. I had so many emotions while reading this book. The premise behind the story is very sad. The book has multiple time lines switching between past and present.

Thank you Aria and NetGalley for The Night We Met.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/23/book-review-blog-tour-the-night...

Do No Harm is very intense in a good way. There are so many lies and manipulations throughout the book. Do No Harm shows how easy it is to start an addiction and the effects of addiction. Do No Harm shows how many people can be effected by one wrong decision.

Thank you Gallery Books, Kathleen Carter Communications, and NetGalley for Do No Harm.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/22/book-review-do-no-harm/

The heroine is a young woman like in all of my favorite post-apocalyptic novels. The curse and flesh eating humans was an interesting addition. I loved the characters in the novel. Charlotte is determined and strong. She doesn‘t give up and will do anything to protect her family. There is an unexpected love interest.

Thank you Megan Beatie Communications.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/21/book-review-unchosen/

No Alcohol Beyond This Point is a humorous romantic comedy about two sisters on a road trip.

After finding out her husband is cheating on her, Joan convinces her sister, Mar, to take a cross country road trip with her. Joan is trying to move on and Mar feels stuck with her life.

Thank you Zura Johnson for the audiobook.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/20/book-review-no-alcohol-beyond-t...

You‘ll Never Believe What Happened Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar is a great book telling stories about racism in a humorous way.

I loved You‘ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey.

Thank you Grand Central Publishing for You‘ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/19/book-review-youll-never-believe...

I really enjoyed Gone Too Soon. I was instantly invested in all of the characters. This made it very emotional when Lisa passes away. Gone Too Soon is an interesting and unique story. I thought I wanted something to happen in the book, but Atkins had other plans that I liked much better.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for Gone Too Soon.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/18/book-review-blog-tour-gone-too-...

Lola on Fire had me on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading. There is so much action in this book. I really enjoyed the story and liked how it was mainly action but there was also family drama mixed in. I liked the characters. Brody is trying to do the best he can.

Thank you Harper Audio, William Morrow and NetGalley for Lola on Fire.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/17/book-review-lola-on-fire/

I loved Serena Singh Flips the Script. Serena is a strong, independent woman. Serena is smart and caring. All her parents want is for her to get married and have kids. Serena never wants to have kids or get married but is focused on her career.

Thank you Berkley and NetGalley for Serena Singh Flips the Script.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/16/book-review-serena-singh-flips-...

The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr. is an impactful story about the forbidden love between two enslaved men. Isaiah and Samuel love each other, but their love is being questioned and called sinful. Isaiah and Samule have a special love that their friends help them hide to keep them safe. Thank you Libro.fm, G.P. Putnam‘s Sons, and Penguin Random House Audio.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/15/book-review-the-prophets/

Unfinished by Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an excellent memoir about a hard working woman with many talents.

Unfinished gives the reader a brief story of Priyanka Chopra Jonas‘s life and how she became the successful independent woman she is today.

Thank you Random House, Ballantine Books and Penguin Random House Audio for Unfinished.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/15/book-review-unfinished/

Girl on the Line is an impactful story about a depressed high schooler struggling with her mental health. After Journey attempts suicide she has to learn how to be happy again. Journey is struggling with her mental health diagnosis. I really enjoyed being in Journey‘s head. It wasn‘t always a happy place to be. Thank you Harper Teen and Edelweiss.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/13/book-review-girl-on-the-line/

I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are is a memoir where Rachel Bloom discusses feeling like she wasn‘t normal and not fitting in. The book is a collection of funny, somewhat random stories. This book seemed very honest which is important to me when choosing a memoir.

Thank you Grand Central Publishing.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/12/book-review-i-want-to-be-where-...

I enjoyed The Project. I find books about cults fascinating especially when the reader gets inside cult member‘s heads. The Project is told in present day from the perspective of Lo and the past in the perspective of Bea.

Thank you Wednesday Books, St. Martin‘s Press and NetGalley for The Project.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/11/book-review-the-project/

A Killer‘s daughter is suspenseful with a lot of action. Everyone seems guilty, so Nadine doesn‘t know who she can trust. Nadine is a smart and independent woman. She is trying to solve the case while also dealing with her past and having flashbacks of her mother.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for A Killer‘s Daughter.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/11/book-review-blog-tour-a-killers...

I really enjoyed Black Buck. Buck is a great character that works hard to become successful. He also mentors and starts a group to help young blacks get the skills necessary to get better jobs.

Thank you Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Blackstone Publishing, Libro.fm and NetGalley for Black Buck.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/10/book-review-black-buck/

When We Met is an emotional rollercoaster. Mann draws the reader to the characters from the very beginning. Whitney and Caleb have a great romance. Then, Mann confuses everyone with an unexpected turn. There is no way to explain it without ruining it but the reader falls in love with the characters all over again.

Thank you Valentine PR and Marni Mann.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/09/book-review-when-we-met/

The Girl at the Back of the Bus is one of my new favorite books. The story was very moving and impactful. There is so much emotion and important descriptions of the life of a black woman in 1955 and present day.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for The Girl at the Back of the Bus.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2021/02/09/book-review-blog-tour-the-girl-...