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She’s Not There by Joy Fielding

I’ve always been a fan of Joy Fielding, ever since I first read her book Heartstopper back when I was in grade 10. Granted, I haven’t read a book by her in a while, but reading this one makes up for it! 15 years ago, Caroline Shipley was looking forward to her wedding anniversary. But the…

Kill the Next One by Federico Axat

This book has been making the rounds in the literary circles so I decided to pick it up and see what all the hype was about. Before I get going, I want to let you know that I read a translated version, and the translator was David Frye. Ted McKay has the perfect life: a…

Gone Without A Trace by Mary Torjussen

I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. On the cusp of a pending promotion, Hannah Monroe eagerly rushes home to tell her boyfriend, Matt, the good news – only to discover that he is gone. Every item of his, every call she ever made to him,…

Bad Little Girl by Frances Vick

I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. After a stressful week at university, all I really wanted to do was curl up with a nice thriller. I had already read something that was light-hearted so I felt ready for some of the darker stuff. This novel,…

Ill Will by Dan Chaon

This novel has been showing up everywhere. I’ve been getting so many recommendations to read it and every time I pass my local bookstore, it’s the first book I see on display. It felt like a sign that I should probably read it. So I did. And here is my review: Dustin is a psychologist…

The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Amanda Quick

My friend recommended I try a book by Amanda Quick, an author whose work I have never read. I was happy to get the opportunity to read this novel through the First to Read program created by Penguin Random House so thank you to the author and publishers for giving me the opportunity! If you…

Long Black Veil by Jennifer Finney Boylan

On a warm August night in 1980, 6 college students, a teacher, and a young boy sneak into the dilapidated ruins of Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary. But they soon discover that they have been locked in – and they aren’t alone. When the friends get separated, the terrifying night ends in tragedy. After they are…

The Lost Children by Helen Phifer

I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I really like female detective stories. I like seeing female characters who are giving orders and are smart, brave, and able to stand their ground. I was very excited to give this novel a shot so here is my…

The Girl From Rawblood by Catriona Ward

I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I love ghost stories. Pretty much anything that can make me feel scared at night is going to be of interest to me. I love ghost stories or supernatural stories that will scare me to death, but I also…