I went into it blind as I prefer to do and what unfolded was a rather quirky read that didn't feel quite romancey more booklover contemporary- if there even is such a genre. I loved the nods to some of the classic books along the way. I enjoyed that the ending wasn't a typical romance ending but that it was also very satisfying and felt very fitting. An engaging read for anyone who likes a quirky kind of bookish romance theme.⭐⭐⭐

A seamless blend of horror/supernatural thriller, mystery,domestic suspense, and psychological thriller.To say I was captivated by just what was going on in this house would be an understatement I was fully engaged in it from start to its amazing and very satisfying ending. How Carissa managed to weave this book together with these themes and still blow my mind! An atmospheric, darkly disturbing, haunting read in all the very best of ways.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shari Lapena took me down some forked roads but by the conclusion of this book,I was shocked but very satisfied by how the story all wove together.A cast of several characters, they were all easy to keep straight with the signature, short addictive chapters.I loved the mixed media element of the True crime facebook group posts, I felt like they really help add to the atmosphere and the storyline.A fast paced read that I couldn't put down.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was drawn to this book on the title and cover art alone. As someone who loves all things library and books this was such a fun and engaging read. I was very invested in just how things would turn out for Oliver. A witty read with very likeable characters. Not just for Middle grade readers, this book was a charming and captivating read, I loved every minute of being in Oliver's world.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Starting off my witchy era of October with a heartfelt contemporary witchy read, this book weaves a charming slow burn supernatural romance along with journeys of self discovery. Along with the slow burn romance, this book also tackles psychological and emotional abuse, exploitation, and personal healing with sensitivity and relatability. I loved the interspersed humour from Becca it was a magical and very enjoyable read.⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was such a more emotive read than I was expecting ,our main character,Gia had previously left her home town in a somewhat cloud of shame after she had reported her favourite teacher for crossing boundaries with her when she was his student.How the story unfolds from there and how the truth of her claims eventually comes to light to all living in the town was so well written and moving I couldn't get enough of reading this book.⭐⭐⭐⭐

A raw and at times heartbreaking read. Katharine explores the more often than not toxic relationship she had with her mother throughout her childhood and into adulthood and how her mother also manipulated her into not having much of a relationship with her father also. Through it all we see how more than anything Katharine just wants love and acceptance from her mother and a better relationship with her father.⭐⭐⭐

A dark,unsettling and disturbing read in all the best of ways.Told between alternating time lines, it was a captivating read that had me on the Swanson rollercoaster and ready to ride.Just when I was smugly thinking I knew where things were going,Peter expertly showed me he is the writer of this book and I am just clueless and along for the ride.A thought provoking read that will have you questioning peoples morals and motivations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A captivating,spooky novella it was too addictive to put down.For a novella, it certainly wasn't short on creepiness and tension.This thriller packed a punch way above its 98 pages weight. It was a hypnotic, eerie, captivating read that I was fully invested in from start to finish. Whilst I have yet to be disappointed by a Lisa Unger book, this was was so twisty and shocking, Lisa Unger hit it out of the park with this one.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What unfolded was a dark and yet still in some aspects hopeful read, despite the dark and emotive subject matter.The home for wayward girls is where young girls are sent when they have “gotten themselves into trouble“ by falling pregnant and being unwed.The way the book was written, I found myself emotional at times thankfully the witchcraft elements provided some relief to the harrowing ordeals of these girls. A very enjoyable read. ⭐⭐⭐

An unnerving and eerie read that left me apprehensive about the future of mankind and our growing dependence on artificial intelligence in our lives. For a short story this thriller packed quite a punch and was able to evoke in me the feelings of uneasiness, that I love when reading a thriller. Written with short punchy chapters, its easily a sit down and read in one sitting kind of thriller- which is just what you need sometimes. ⭐⭐⭐

Held captive from the first chapter,it was another thriller read that was just too good to put down that I ended up reading in one day.The tension and suspense were almost too much for me to bear whilst reading this book, it was such a wild ride.The darkness of some of the characters and the twists left me spellbound by Jennifer's writing.One of my favourite thriller writers an autobuy author for me, her books are truly addictive reading.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Told from multiple Povs and a true crime podcast element such an absorbing read it had me hooked as I tried to solve the case of just who had killed Daisy and why.An addictive page turner that I couldn't get enough of to discover just who had killed Daisy and why.As people's secrets were revealed they were all on my suspect list.A twisty read showing that everyone has a bit of a dark side in them at times, with a very satisfying ending.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A fun dark read with podcast elements (one of my favourites) and I was completely sucked in by it and couldnt put it down.I couldn't get enough of It it's set in a bookshop, dark humour, murderous thoughts.The characters and their stories were so much deeper and fleshed out than I had first anticipated and although this was a darkly humoured book it was also very layered thriller about obsessions and I couldn't get enough of it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Perfect cookie cutter family of 4...just don't scratch below the facade.Millicent and her husband are caught up in the monotony that everyday life can be, so to relieve their boredom they start engaging in their hobby of organising the murders of young women. Deliciously disturbing characters, with a mix of dark humour and sociopathic characters, it held me hostage from my real life, from the first to the very last page. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A wickedly, dark humoured read that I was very invested in.I loved every moment of it. This was such a captivating read, whilst I was reading it,I envisioned myself as one of their bookclub members.I loved the elements of sisterhood and friends looking out for each other. It was a fun yet still twisty, revenge filled read with a very satisfying ending.I devoured it within 48 hours it was that bingeable ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ thanks to Netgalley for the ARC

A story of sisterhood and finding your family where you least expect to.I loved that this friendship group was a bunch of true crime loving people.Everyone rallies together to help one of their members Diana when they suspect her husband is bullying her.I loved the cast of characters,A fun, engaging, cosy adjacent' read.I was engaged with all of the characters and the storylines and couldn't wait to see how Peter Pulaski would be made to pay.⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was a slow burn- acquaintences to friends to lovers romance and I found it to be such a an engaging and delightful read. With very likeable and relatable characters, Autumn is trying to solve the rather sudden death of her mother which she suspects was murdered- I was caught up in not only the whodunit storyline but also the interwoven romance storyline- a delightful and very enjoyable read.⭐⭐⭐⭐

I loved loved loved this book.A haunted house with paranormal activity and a dysfunctional family, I was all in and had to see just how things would unfold. Was the house really haunted, was there a demon or was it all in her mother's mind?! The blend of horror and psychological tension had me spellbound in the best of ways. A twisty, emotional, unputdownable read. My only regret is finishing it so quickly ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

After reading the synopsis,writers retreat, haunted house,murderer lurking,locked room mystery it had me dying to plunge into it.It felt too slow of a burn for me and I only got interested in it once a plot twist was revealed but by that stage I was so far into the book I was determined to finish it, given that I had seen so many other readers give it 4 and 5 stars.It just didn't have the atmospheric feel for me that I was expecting.⭐⭐

Sophie falls for a man - Emilio who clearly has a hidden agenda and a very mysterious first wife and a seemingly somewhat unusual relationship with his former sister in law.This was another well written and captivating read by Sue Watson.I found myself unsure of who to believe and trust and with that anticipation of waiting for everything to be revealed with each chapter. A hypnotic thiller⭐⭐⭐⭐

Obsessive dark minded characters- a compelling and addictive read.Juliette considers herself to be the perfect girlfriend, she is attractive, romantic, obsessed,psychotic and deeply in love.I love an unhinged character, the more disturbing they are the better.Juliette is determined to win her ex boyfriend back.The suspense and tension build in this book was so well done. Unexpected twists, this was one heck of an addictive page turner for me.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The third book in the Wicked Sisters trilogy and it was just as sweet and delightful as the others. This was a second chance romance and I loved the chance to be back in the Wicked Sisters world as they feel like friends to me by now. In this book we focus on Poppy and Alistair who were previously married when she was only 18. A cosy feel good read that had me brewing up a cup of tea as I plunged into their lovely little world.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When I heard that this book contained a true crime pod cast element, I was in.Lucy was a likaeble character despite her personality traits of prickly, sarcastic, snarky, these seemed to be her coping mechanism for dealing with the vilification from everyone in her hometown.Interwoven are the podcast notes they added another fascinating element for me. A mesmerising,addictive thriller read.The twists and the ending were perfection for me.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A twisty domestic thriller read that will have you avoiding engaging with strangers whilst on public transport. This was a twisty thriller that had unconsciously holding my breath in parts, I couldn't get enough of it. With dark characters and a feeling of things just not being quite as they seemed it was a very enjoyable and captivating read.⭐⭐⭐⭐

A fascinating and informative true crime read explaining how sex offenders are assessed by Forensic Psychologists as to their chances of re-offending if they are released back out in to the public as they are coming towards the end of their prison sentence or if the recommendation is for them then to be housed in a mental health facility to prevent them from continuing to offend if they are released.A very insightful read.

Jess was a little girl asleep in her stroller when her mother was murdered.She has no memory of that day,will searching for the truth put her in danger. The past storyline told by Jess's mother.The present told by Jess.This was an excellent way to jump between past and present as I tried to work out who the murderer was.I enjoyed the suspense,tension and mystery in this book.This was a gripping read,full of twists and had a jaw dropping ending.

This book follows a series of gruesome murders committed by a vengeful art student who creates a set of disturbing artworks using the dead bodies of his murder victims.A very well written,captivating thriller read.Short snappy chapters had me caught up in the momentum of the story and ready to read it through the night.I enjoyed that it was told from multiple POV's and I loved the darkness of the characters and the twists along the way.⭐⭐⭐⭐

Noah lives in the Hampton area working as carpenter and handy man for the elite who call this area their summer home.Noah gets arrested for a double-murder, the evidence seems indisputable until Detective Jenna Murphy starts questioning the suspiciously convenient case against Noah.The deeper she dives into the case more homicides old and new come to light.A twisty read written in signature Patterson style that misdirects you keeping you guessing.

After hearing about this book so many times and having it sitting on my TBR but never quite reaching for it out of fear that it wouldn't live up to my expectations. An addictive read,the kind where you just want to read one more chapter and then one more.I found myself reading it any chance I got, for me it was genuine page-turner.I loved all the little twists.Just when I thought I had it all it figured out,I realised I was not even close.⭐⭐⭐⭐

A bestselling author found in a pool of blood in her hotel room.What unfolded was a very well written book of hidden secrets from this authors past that noone has any idea about the fatal circumstances she was involved in,that compelled her to reinvent her entire life story.. This was one action packed, suspenseful and twisty read.I loved the pacing of it and the tension I felt between the characters whilst reading it was palpable.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Creepy, atmospheric I devoured every single page. The strange friendship between 2 neighbours had me intrigued from the very start.“They had a secret,the two of them, and there was no better way to start a friendship than with a secret“ Hen, her husband Lloyd who move to a quiet suburb hoping to embrace the quiet life.Their neighbours soon jolt them out of the new home bliss and draw them into a nightmare. Dark, twisty and suspenseful ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book felt like a hug around my heart.It was such a delightful read.I loved getting to know all of the dogs and their human's through the eyes of the bookstore owner.As with the best of heartfelt reads there were happy, joy filled moments also balanced by some of the more poignant and sadder moments that come from loving dogs and bonding so closely with them when they have such infinitely short life spans in comparison to yours.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The premise of this one is Stephanie and Patrick hapoily married when a woman from Patrick's past seemingly appears into their lives out of nowhere.She tells Stephanie she is Patrick‘s ex wife‘s best friend and insists his first wife's death was not an accident, she has been murdered by Patrick.This was a domestic type thriller that gripped me from the start.A twisty read and spellbinding read from Shari Lapena. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Kate plans a night out after her breakup and as luck would have it she meets Jamie.They have a one night stand,in the morning she wakes up in to find Jamie dead.Kate also becomes friendly with the mother of her young son's friend only to discover that the mother (Harper) is her dead one night stands partner. twists an awkward situation I couldn't get enough of it.I was dying to see just how it would all unfold and the ending did not disappoint.

I was looking for something dark and grisly and this short read did not disappoint. Phil's girlfriend sends him on a snack run to the supermarket with the intention of snuggling on the couch and watching tv for the rest of the day together. Phil's attention is drawn to a noisy child having a tantrum in the supermarket and this is where the horror unfolds into a deliciously grisly, captivating read I couldn't put down.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A dark humoured thriller Kitty is a female “Dexter type“.Kitty's character was so well developed in this book. When Kitty sees a monster who abuses women, she knows how to end his life and how to get away with doing just that.Kitty has a lot going on it her life in the best of ways and I was along for all of it. This was such a smart, entertaining, twisty, unputdownable and thoroughly enjoyable read.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A detailed biography I enjoyed how it went through his career in chronological order with insights into his record deals,albums, his bands and his side projects.Having been a long time fan through most of his musical journey I loved the nostalgic throwbacks to his albums and music and movies and the little nuggets of insights along the way.A must read for any Prince fan or anyone with a curiosity about his music and or the music business. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sometimes a short read thriller just hits the spot in that it can be read in one sitting and if its compelling enough you wont even require a bookmark.The sublet was exactly that for me,Anne is a ghostwriter who is very busy with twins and a demanding client named Melody.Anne has been tasked with writing her inspirational self-help book.Strange things start happening when Melody introduces Anne to her beautiful sublet.Creepy and mesmerising⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Just an ok read for me,I didnt really like any of the characters and found some to be quite annoying,which is probably also why I haven't rated it very highly.I didn't feel the chemistry between the main characters either and the toxicity of the Smith family was not something I found engaging to read about, it wasn't to the point where I was ready to DNF it,it just wasn't one of those books where I was really interested in the characters lives.

After her father's death,Emily has to live with her grandmother and Aunt,she begins to learn that she is from a long line of witches and that she cannot avoid her destiny.I hated having to put this book down it was such a captivating read. With likeable characters (mainly) an engaging storyline it was easy to get swept up in.A book where you feel a little sad and lost as to what to read next once you finish it as it was that enjoyable.🌟🌟🌟🌟

A domestic thriller set in a gated community. Kensington Grove is a gated neighborhood a safe place to call home, until it isn't.Palpable tensions between Nora and her daughter Lacey, gossiping neighbours a murder that I didn't anticipate made for an enjoyable twisty slow burn of a thriller for me.A mix of likeable and unlikeable characters and it had me side eyeing different people throughout the read well written and one to look out for.🌟🌟🌟

The true friendship and love Andrew and George shared was so touching to read about. I can only imagine writing this wasn't the easiest for Andrew given how much he and the fans still grieve over the loss of George but I am so glad he wrote it and that I read it. It made me laugh it made my cry in the best of ways that a book about their enduring love and support for one another only could. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. This is book 4 in the delightful short read series by Alice Hoffman. At only 43 pages in length it was sure packed a punch in the emotions it evoked in me. Love, heartbreak, goodbyes, hope and new beginnings, it was such a well rounded read that I thoroughly enjoyed. Such a charming read it made my little heart flutter with joy.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

For me it was an ok read, I couldn't help comparing it to one of my favourite Alice Feeney books of all time (Sometimes I lie) and in comparison for me it was a little too slow of a burn and didnt have me holding my breath in suspense as I had with Sometimes I lie. I also found it to be a bit too predictable and not the type of thriller that stays in my mind long after I have finished it.⭐⭐

This was such a courageous and well written memoir capturing the abuse that Sonia had suffered, along with the complexities of all that comes with having endured such abuse, along with her pursuit for justice. It can be a triggering read as it explores not only the grooming and and abuse Sonia was the survivor of but also the devastating and far reaching impact the abuse has not only on the survivor but also on their friends and families too.⭐⭐⭐⭐

Missing‘ takes you on a personal and raw journey of 12 families who are seeking answers as to what has really happened to their missing loved ones.Heartbreaking,bittersweet and poignant, Nicole captures the essence of each missing person and takes them from being a missing person face in a photo to an actual blood and bones person who is dearly missed by family and loved ones who just want to know what happened to them.Compelling reading.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was such a delightful read, I was fully immersed in Frankie's bookloving world and her quest to find love. I found myself so invested in Frankie's quest that I was cheering for her from the sidelines within my mind whilst reading it. Such an engaging read, it has motivated to join the group the authors started Books on the rail so that I too can become a book ninja and share some of my favourite reads with other commuters. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was one of those mesmerising reads where you just keep telling yourself you will just read “one more chapter“ because it is just too fast paced to put down and I found myself swept up in the book. I loved the darkly disturbing characters and the unexpected twists as the story unfolded, it definitely kept me holding on until the very last word. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thanks to netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review

The subject matter is very dark and could be triggering for some readers.Vanessa,at the age of 15 had what she thought was a love affair with her teacher.It is now when another student of his has come forward with SA allegations that she is going back over the relationship she once shared with him.The writing is captivating and hard to put down.We see how Vanessa struggles to come to terms with what she thought the relationship actually was.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐