Things We Do in the Dark

4/5
I have several of her books and this one a bit different. I think what bothered me the most is, how she did the dual POV. She spent a lot of time with Drew explaining his past, then went on a different POV with Paris. To be honest I wasn't sure what annoyed me about it. Maybe because so much time was spent with him, then he was sidelined a good bit almost like he was forgotten. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing just odd.

I did have it figured out but love loved what happened in the end. Paris at some points just made me angry for some of the stupid stuff she does. Especially after she is arrested. The last half of the book actually made the book better. It was done well

All in all not a bad book. I will say I liked Drew the most. Especially when he described himself.

An Honest Lie

4/5

Well, I started this one yesterday so I could return it to the library and find it a good read. It was unique and different in a good way.
Rainy has been trough a lot but finally decided to do what needed to be done. I liked her character in the book. We all have something we don't share from our past, just probably not like this.

It kept me interested and wanting to know what next. Yes, again there were time of unrealistic parts but still found this enjoyable.

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.

A History of Fear

 

2/5

Thank you Kennington for the free ARC.

I was so excited to read this, I was definitely let down.

Let me begin by saying this was not a book for me. I struggled to finish it. I would have DNF but I hate to do that and it's something I rarely do.

From the first page it was hard to keep my interest. As was the rest of the book. I found it long and tedious. Long winded. Nothing really happens. When there is a spot of action the author kills it. The concept was great. The location was great. The execution was not.

If that wasn't bad enough we then get thrown into a lot of issues that are political. Several times I was not happy with that. One of the reasons I read is to get away from all that.

I admit I am a hard person to scare, this book however will bore you to death.

The Night She Disappeared

4/5

Really liked this one !!! Worthy of four stars.
The story pulls you in right away. You form an opinion pretty quick. Then you get to know more about what happen and more about the characters.

I will admit I love the name Tallulah. But she is not the brightest crayon in the box. There were a couple times I yelled about how stupid she was, scared my dogs. Who is honestly not that bright ?? Obviously I did not agree with her decisions and thought there were better options especially since she is a mom.

I did like most of the characters and found it interesting how many were pulled towards this one girl. Scarlet. Another good name. Sophie is probably one of my favorites. Thought not sure I agree with her last decision.

The story. Interesting and unique. Told in three different timelines within a couple years. Two people disappeared and no trace of them. It's show's leading up to and afterwards. I will say that was one heck of an ending that I was not expecting all of.

Let's talk about that tunnel. Was I the only one that wanted to see more of that tunnel. I wanted to explore that tunnel.

Solid read worth all four stars !!! Think this is my favorite of hers.

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.

Mirrorland

5/5
First thank you Simon and Schuster for the advanced copy,
Wow, what a ride this one is, there are several plot twists that are mind blowing. If you're looking for an edge of you seat adventure this is one for you. I do warn you it is somewhat a slow burn. I will say this may not be for everyone. This is a great debut book, looking forward to reading more from her.

One of the best parts of this book is the use of other books, their plots, characters, quotes that not only show up in Mirrorland but in the the story as well. Most were classics and you can readily identify which books are in use. I believe the ending could be seen as the end scene of a famous and great book. There is Stephen King, Agatha Christie, and Charles Dickens. There are many fairy tales as well. Kudos for this, I think it helped make the book what is should be. The great imaginations of girls who needed that special place.

The character are flawed with out a doubt but I don't see this as a bad thing necessarily, we are a product of our childhood. Good and bad, I remember using our imaginations when I was younger. I also do remember when it was time to put it aside and we got older, things change. We do see some changes in our characters as go further into the story.

I was not sure how I would like this book biased on some reviews I read. It stared off really well and goes back and forth to Mirrorland. This may be a bit confusing to some but I had no problems with it. As I said before it may not be for everyone.

All and all, it was a brilliant book. Will be watching for her next one.

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.

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.