Ok, here goes…it‘s mediocre, the book feels like it was written by a lust-struck 19 year old who has never been in a relationship, the writing is repetitive from chapter to chapter, the character development feels haphazard at best, makes both men and women out to be vapid and overly emotional caricatures…it‘s not worth recommending. Save your money and skip this one.

What a weird and interesting premise…not gonna lie, it‘s the cover and the R.L. Stine one-liner review that sold me on buying this book. There were a few moments towards the end where it felt a little…meh…several “huh” moments and a couple of loose ends, but overall it was a great read. My major take away was that island life may not be for me…well, supernatural-evil island life isn‘t for me. Take a walk on the wild side and pick this tale up!

Another smutty showing from McIntire. I never wanted to bang Judge Frollo, as he was a pretty insidious Disney villain, but this book made me more open to letting this creepy, pious, sinner-in-saint‘s-clothing weirdo hit it. It‘s not as steamy as her prior novels (it‘s no Hooked…), much less Hustler Magazine themes for this story, but overall it was still a good time.

It‘s a fun suburban romp through the secret lives of an east coast neighborhood. Suspicion, breaking and entering, paranoia, sex, burner phones, a techy teen, and coffee…these broads drink a shit ton of coffee in this book! They are caffeinated and activated! Read this book in a day, it‘s fast and a solid who-done-it thriller. Bon appetit!

A modern gothic novel…weird family history with a crummy past, weird stately mansion with a crummy future (this house serves up “Rebecca” vibes), what more could you want?! I found the big Shyamalan-esque twist ending to be a tad obvious, but it was still fun. This is a good showing for Sager, and if you enjoy his other books then give this one a go! Don‘t expect Hemingway or Tolstoy, or even Christie…just enjoy it for the quick-read that it is.

Ugh. This book could have been MUCH shorter. This is truly an example of “brevity is best,” as this book is so verbose and wordy, it‘s a journey and not a fun Middle Earth journey…this is a tedious journey, with not much payoff. Protagonist is an unreliable boozehound that I was not rooting for. The flashbacks to childhood/Guatemala could have been way cool but are tepid at best. Who knows, this might be your kind of book but it wasn‘t for me.

Another dose of smut, but not as hearty a dose as Hooked. The story was fair, the lead characters were solid…the main man, Tristian, has a Loki vibe, which I was not mad at. The best part of this book is what goes down in the sheets, not the streets! Read the 300+ book in about 10 hours, so it‘s a fast read! Hooked was a bit better, in my opinion, as is Twisted, but I liked this book. Just know it‘s more like Playboy than it is Hemingway or Joyce.

Captain James Hook is one smokin‘ hot mofo! I admit it…I was that kid who had a crush on Disney‘s Captain Hook and agreed with him that Peter Pan was an utter scoundrel. Yes, I have come to terms with this part of myself, and this book only made my Hook crush all the more exciting! It‘s a smutty crime novel, so don‘t confuse this Capt Hook with the Capt Hook of your childhood. A fun, fast read! Read the whole book in one day.

Disclaimer…the ending is a bit wild and left me feeling odd, BUT the rest of the book leading up to the ending was awesome! So just be ready to have the final 15 pages make you say “wait…huh…?” If you love true crime podcasts, thriller novels, mystery, repressed memory, characters who indulge in the ol‘ 5-finger-discount, and baking…yes, baking…then read this book. Honestly, I am glad I read it, just wish the ending wasn‘t SO twisty and turny.

Ladies and gents, if you want a fast and thrilling read, pick this book up! From the outside, The Bartholomew building seems so stunning…but on the inside it is unsettling, like something is not quite right. The MC of this book begins to uncover some wild stuff, and the reader gets to discover things with her. Gargoyles, creepy wallpaper, a suffocating set of house rules…it all comes together to create the lovely yet eerie setting for this book.

Read it in a day! Very fast and satisfying read set in London but spread out over 2 and a half centuries. The lead character is realistic, has normal reactions to life around her, and she has an interest in forgotten/lost history. The POV is split between 3 women of varying ages and eras (main character is the modern-times character), their stories intertwining to create a cool, atmospheric tale that you are sure to dig!

Not the usual book I go for but it is very enjoyable! With that being said, the protagonist will drive you NUTS with her bizarre emotional reactions but all in all, I would recommend this book. I don‘t want to spoil anything, but here is a bit of what will be in store: young love that fizzles due to family trauma, emotional paralysis, a job as a haunted tour guide, an indignant cat, hot guys with hidden secrets, gravestone art…? Give it a read!

The concept, riveting! The characters…I found some of them to be highly insufferable. Despite the characters that were ridiculous social caricatures, the style of writing is very good! And the well-written characters were great to read about, and their scope/development was rewarding to read. But as stated earlier, the star of this book is the concept, not the characters. Worth reading? I think so. Wouldn‘t read it twice, but glad I read it once.

What a fast read! Done in 2 days! Is it a bit predictable? Yeah…but is it an entertaining read? For sure! The 2 female leads are solid POV characters, both with very different motivations. If you want a quick poolside-book, this is the one for you! Don‘t expect Hemingway or Tolstoy, just embrace it for what it is…a fast, fun thriller.

It‘s “Pretty Woman” with violence, murder, too much plot armor and a chateau. Certain parts could have been shortened or even cut out, as it felt like I was reading the same text (the narrator‘s thoughts/perspective) repeatedly throughout the book. The overall concept is OK (a thriller told from the POV of a prostitute, albeit a boring prostitute) but like I said, the narrator‘s thoughts were SO redundant. Legit, it‘s a “no” from me dawg.

Ok, so I read this book in 3 days, and it started off strong! But once I got to the final few chapters, the book lost some steam. The overall theme and motifs were riveting, though! And I am glad I read it…but the ending was a tad bit of a letdown. I would be open to reading the other 2 books in this series, as the writing style is really good…but the ending just left me flat and…meh.

I finished this book 4 weeks ago, and have been thinking about it ever since…which made me realize that I should write a review and share my recommendation. This was a rewarding read! I have always had a deep interest in octopuses, so this book was right up my alley! The point-of-view characters (the octopus, especially) were endearing without being like a Hallmark movie, and you genuinely rooted for them! It‘s a quick read, so give it a go :)

This book is part of the Night Vale collection, but it stands alone and can be read without any prior knowledge of any of Night Vale book. Legit, read the first chapter of this book, let it grab you, let it wow you. That first chapter truly gives the reader a treat, and a great preview of what is to come while also maintaining a deeply eerie mystery. Blew through this book in just 4 days, couldn‘t put it down!