A Rip Through Time

4/5
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I enjoyed this book. If you are a fan of Stalking Jack the Ripper, you probably will like this one as well.

Took some getting into it but that may have been because of my busy summer. At times you know this is very unrealistic but still fun.

I liked the characters and the advanced way of thinking of things even tho the rest took many years to catch up. The doctor and his sister I really enjoyed.

The ending I'm not to sure I liked. I understood the reason but still. I did not get who it was until towards the end.

My first time reading from this author but won't be my last.

The Murder Rule

4/5
I was pleasantly surprised by this book.
The beginning kinda dragged a bit. Then once it gets going it's a good read. She did switch to a new point of view that wasn't really noted until I read a half page of the end of the chapter, that said it was someone else's.

I loved Hannah. She did want she needed to do. She got to the truth even if she didn't expect it. The other characters were good as well. Hannah just had that spunkiness about her.

I did figure out most of it but there was a twist. It actually was kinda different then what I am used to.

All in all I enjoyed the book.

Night Shift

 

4/5

Interesting story that moves at a great pace. Kept my interested, and tho I figured out most of it I did not figure out all of it. Kept me guessing through out the story.

Liked the characters, and Atticus was my favorite. Did not like what happens to him. The lead was a pregnant agent which I don't know how realistic it is for to working as she was.

Loved the whole Blockbuster setting from the movies to the decor. Brought back some good memories.

The Hidden

4/5

This was an easy read, not complicated or a lot of twists.
I enjoyed reading this, It had the elements of a good book. Some Scottish legends of the Selke folk that I really liked how it was done. I thought it was a crazy girl talking weird things, but not all is as it seems. The story very interesting. I have not read her books before but I think I will read more from her.

I will say I was not fond of the main character Jo Harper. I thought her to be annoying and not a friendly or happy person. I did want to learn more about her, and what happened. Maybe this would have changed my opinion of her. I did like Ruby. Through all her struggles she still has a big heart. She does the right thing. even if it seems like its the crazy thing.

A solid read, with an interesting storyline and an easy twist or two, not so many to confuse you.

Twenty Years Later

4/5

Definitely a slow burn but a good one. Couple twists I did not see coming.
I liked the unique premise of the book. The author did a good job with this story. I admit I was starting to get a little angry at a part of the book. Then the twist. Delightful. A happy twist.

I Peg Perugo is the equivalent of Eve Plum. I did like the characters. I liked the story.

All in all a good book.

Mother May I

                                                  


4/5
When I started this book I didn't think it would effect me but it did. When I watch or see movies like this, and seemingly books, I get very angry. Not sure why but I do. Drives my husband nuts. I decided to keep reading. Glad I did. Very topic that needs more attention.

I liked the characters and the growth some go through. Even though it is a touchy subject and I wanted to hate the "witch" I couldn't. I may not have been in her shoes but grief does crazy things. Especially when you have nothing to loose.

This book kept me interested and I felt as if I may not have made the same decisions. Bree did well. She did what she had to do.

The ending, I thought was well done as well. Tied everything up and left no unanswered questions. This was to me a good book that was written well.

I added points for many things. Bartles and James wine coolers. Talk about a blast from you past. Nikon, Ansel Adams, Agatha Christie, and a few more. What I gave most points for ?? The way she described an autistic person who was non verbal. Not mute, non verbal.

Well worth the read

Final Girl Support Group

4/5

This is my first book by this author and find it intriguing. It was a slasher film in print. Loved it was biased on the 80's slashers. I liked it.

When I first started reading this book, I immediately thought of Riley Sager's Final Girls. I thought it would have the same story, same feel and of course the same final girls. This was not the case. The Final Girl Support Group was actually character biased on the 1980s slashers. I guessed them all, or at least I think I did. The characters have the same first name as the actress that portrayed them in the slasher. To me this added to the book. I did have to look one or two up. This is where I realized it may not be the obvious main character, like Halloween, our girl's name Dani. I was thinking Jamie Lee Curtis. Was not the case as you can see. Anyways, I found this to be an interesting part of the book. Would like to have had more of the Dream King. Didn't ruin the book but I saw all of them when they came to the theater.

Let's talk about some of the snark. Loved it. I did also like the action of this book, great job on that. I was not bored at all. The story gets moving and keeps on going. I do admit I had some of it figured out. This was also an interest part of the book. It was different, and it kept moving.

I liked the characters and the fact the were not perfect and showed how each of their experiences changed them. One actually is way out there, but found it interesting as well. Some even show growth. Most of all the support they seemed to give each other.

Defiantly, gonna I will read his other book, The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires.

Favorite Character ?? Fine of course

Local Woman Missing

 

Rounded up to 3.5.

This was the first story I have read from this author and thought was pretty good. Not 4 star nor a 3 star.

The story was good but dragged a bit. I have it figured out who just not about Delilah. It was told from several view points. I liked Leo's and Delilah. As another reviewer pointed out there were a couple of Dick and Jane sentences. See Jane. See Jane play. One example,"It's Bea's birthday. Today Bea turns thirty years old. They come to celebrate." I didn't mind it to much just seemed repetitive.

I liked the characters for the most part. Again Leo turned out to be my favorite. He seems to be the only one to actually think and question things as they should be.

The ending left me wondering. The story did have a couple of plot twists.

All in all not a bad book.

Not a Happy Family

4/5

Awesome story, defiantly worth the four stars. Another great mystery from this author.
This was a page turner I did not want to put down, had me guessing to the very end the ending was great. Wish she gave us more on what happened to Rose and Dan.

The characters were good, they played their parts well, just when I thought I had it figured out, I had to regroup and try again. I kept going back and forth on some of them as to who is good and who is being bad, this one had it all.

Proves money is not always the answer to everything and you don't always know people as well as you think, especially family. I really enjoyed this story.


Fast easy read, interesting story and people.

The Wife Upstairs

5/5

Now that’s an ending. I have to say I really liked this book.
The characters, ah, what can be said of them ?? You probably know one or two of these types of characters. And still some mind blowing pasts to our main ones. Jane, Bea, and Eddie.

First book I read by her and won’t be the last. Quick enough read with some twists you can expect but still like. Has the Jane Eyre feel mixed with some really messed up people.

Loved the southern parts and settings. I’m not from bama but I know about the Roll Tide. Have to say the Southern Manors sounds interesting and fun.

In true fashion this book also reminded me of my age when Jane talked about her 53 yr old mom. And Jane herself was born in 1985.

Still I enjoyed the book more then I thought I would. Pleasantly surprised by this one.

Points for Piggly Wiggly and the ‘blue box macaroni and cheese’.

The Last Thing He Told Me

 

4/5

First off thank you to Simon and Schuster for the advanced copy.

This was an interesting book that was a different. I knew Owen was to good to be true, but also who basis their life on a 16 year old ?? I’m all for keeping you kid safe but to let decisions be made by them may not be the wisest thing to do.

It was an interesting that Hannah did a lot of questionable things. Some paid off while others did not. Was I fond of all the characters?? No, but I liked enough of them to enjoy the book.

The ending was not what I expected but knew somehow would happen. Proving Hanna did the right thing after all.

The Push

4/5

First off, I would say, if you are expecting or new parents, this may not be the book for you to read right now.
"A mother's heart breaks a million ways in her lifetime"

Wow, This book went there. I liked that is was not a typical ending and life is not always a happily ever after that you expect. It also asks the age old question of nature vs nurture. I also was expecting something different then what was delivered and I truly questioned a few things. It made me think, it made me wonder, and most of all it made me grateful.

I did ask myself a couple of times why she did not punish, get help for Violet after some very troubling incidents. I would have gone against my husband but then we see Blythe's past and childhood. It was like a vicious cycle, but one that was again questions the nature vs nurture.

I like this story, and it made me see things in a new light

The Guest List

 

3/5

I was expecting more from this book. It was an ok book but not worth all the hype it’s been getting.

Not much happens till the end of the book and i had most of the twists figured out and again was not fond of the ending.

It was an ok book, definitely not a great one.

Hour of the Witch

4/5
Let me start by saying this is again a book that is not for everybody. The font for me was not the greatest. The story is long, and very slow at times. Definitely not a thriller. More of a mystery if I had to describe it. I also warn you if abuse is a trigger for you that is in this story.

I did like this story. I was angry at times and wanted to reach into the story and slap some men. Mary tries to divorce her husband for cruelty but during those times it wasn’t so easy. It is ok for a husband to discipline his wife. His word is more credible then hers.

Then she is on trial for being a witch. While there is more evidence that proves to be someone else, even suggesting her husband Thomas. Of course a man can not be a witch. She must be lying.

I also actually learned a little history. Quakers, in this time era where not welcomed but punished instead. Truly this is a sad thing as well.

How she handles these troubling times is where we see her strength and compassion. Many times she had the opportunity to get even, but chooses the path of right over wrong. It also shows her who her true friends are.

Even tho the ending seemed a little rushed I liked it. Mary’s strength and intelligence is what helps her through everything. Her faith she does question but the answer is a bit different then you’d expect.

I really enjoyed this story and found it hard to put down. I had to know. It was slow in some parts. The language was not a problem for me. I would recommend this book with the warning the abuse and of its pace. I will never look or think of the fork the same way again.

The Perfect Daughter

4/5

I admit this book was better than I was expecting. I was always fascinated by the aspect of multiple personalities. I did have some parts figured out but enjoyed the read. Kept me interested and at some points page turning to see what would happen. 

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I really did feel for Penny and was surprised that it wasn’t figured out sooner by doctors what she had, and the fact there are actually doctors who do t believe in DID. To be honest I wasn’t sure if she was faking or not.

Grace was one I was most frustrated with. All she cared Val out was Penny and getting her an innocent verdict. I am determined when it comes to my kids but I’m not stupid. I know you have to keep a business open to pay for everything. Grace was not worried about that. Nor was she worried enough about her other child to actually take some sort of action to help.

I did have couple things figured out at different times. For the most part I was happy with the ending. What I would have liked to have seen is more of a conclusion and more of what happened after the trial with Penny. It kinda left you hanging but I understood why. Just could have maybe wrapped it up a bit better.

I would recommend this book. It was different and kept you guessing.

The Lost Apothecary

4/5
Let me start off by saying this is not an edge of your seat thriller mystery. It’s a mystery but It is a different kind. One about finding the past in the present. I liked it. Sometimes you just need an interesting story.
I would think it awesome to find a small vial that connects the here and now to the past. The story behind it, the people involved. And when you think it’s all done you realize it’s not. That was a pleasant moment. I also like the idea of mudlarking. Sounds intriguing and different.

What I didn’t like, she threw the vial back into the river. The one thing that connects her to the past. The one thing that made her realize her dreams, an important part of a dissertation she wants to write. I get it was supposed to be her secret, but you can keep the sect and the vial. I know I’m a sentimentalist, but really ?!? This is why it did not earn the fifth star. Also would have been nice to learn more about the secret room and items after she found them.

The Burning Girls

4/5
Another good book from this author. Really enjoy her books.
I had part of this one figured out and wanted to know more about the brother. Loved the story of the burning girls and martyrs. Unusual and interesting.

This one did have a bit of a different feel. I knew the parent phone text were not who they were based on the fact I’m a parent. Flo gave of the vibe of being a bit older.

The thing that bugged me ?? Once you break a Nikon that’s no longer being made, repairs are next to impossible. Hard to find.

Points for the Nikon tho.

Conspiracy in Belgravia

3/5

Better then the first one. Still a little drawn out but interesting. Would have liked a bit more character growth. Surprised at a few things. All together not bad.

The Chalk Man

4/5
First time reading a book from this author, I liked it. Had the Stand By Me feel, with a touch of creepy. Characters were interesting and similar to It or Stand By Me.
I liked the idea, of how the chalk man came into play as a childs game only to grow from there. Just when you think everything is settled but realize some questions were answered you, you get those answers. Job well done.

There are a couple of scenes that were pretty intense, or almost intense. Just be warned. One of which broke my heart and had tears in my eyes.

Was a quick read. Will be reading more from her.

Points for retro candy Hubba Bubba, Gobstoppers, satellites and coke bottles.

The Sisters

 

4/5
This one was a slow burner, not fast paced but still enjoyable. I was constantly questioning and wanting answers. I did get the who done it but I knew Bea had more of a story we did not know and I kept trying to figure it out.

I did like this book. I thought it was a little different, which is good, and had a good story. Both the main characters you can tell are hiding or lying about something. I thought it odd a lot of stuff that Abi does, and the so did I will Bea. I also liked the added an apartment full of artists. I thought was an added bonus.

The only thing, the title catch phrase 'one lied one died.' Didn't really go with the book. At least not to me. The Sisters was a good title but not the description so much. Did not take away from the story. Nor did it change my opinion of the book, which I did like.

If you like slow burners, I would recommend this one.