They say that people look the most beautiful when talking about something they’re passionate about and even though I can’t see John Green’s face, the They say that people look the most beautiful when talking about something they’re passionate about and even though I can’t see John Green’s face, the beauty poured through the pages and somehow he managed to make his obsession with tuberculosis, a harrowing, tragic subject� ✨beautiful�...more
**spoiler alert** Meh. Meh. And meh. I wanted Tegan to stop saying OH MY GOD in every sentence. I wanted Polly’s chapters to just skip - I get it she **spoiler alert** Meh. Meh. And meh. I wanted Tegan to stop saying OH MY GOD in every sentence. I wanted Polly’s chapters to just skip - I get it she drugs her food. She’s trapping her. How many chapters can we do the same scene over and over. And the “plot twist�?? You get custody of Sadie with a rap sheet of mental health like Polly’s? Like I love a crazy twist but this was� boring and insane but also, not shocking. Like yeah; this whole story has been meh and insane so why not make the plot twist the same way. But it’s Frieda, sigh, so obv, no less than 3 stars for the queen of getting me out a book slump. ...more
Ughhhh stay far away from this book if you’re afraid of dentists.
The atmospheric telling of this mystery was SAH GOOD, I felt like I was in some Get Ughhhh stay far away from this book if you’re afraid of dentists.
The atmospheric telling of this mystery was SAH GOOD, I felt like I was in some Get Out, Twin Peaks, Eyes Wide Shut retelling.
Favourite quote from the book “Pans Night in the village is Halloween on LSD� ...more
I thought this would probably be a trash read but it’s incredible. Forensic facts and gore beyond what’s ok in a book and I was HERE for it. 4 stars, I thought this would probably be a trash read but it’s incredible. Forensic facts and gore beyond what’s ok in a book and I was HERE for it. 4 stars, not 5, because I picked the ending and the “cover job� for the perp was a bitttt far fetched. They literally psychologically screen you but hey. If you like SVU and binge watch benson & stabler like me and my husband and I do then you HAVE to read this! ...more
This. Was. Like a drug. I was OBSESSED. And I almost felt physically winded finding out the “whodunnit�.
The Shelby birth scene gave me PTSD from the This. Was. Like a drug. I was OBSESSED. And I almost felt physically winded finding out the “whodunnit�.
The Shelby birth scene gave me PTSD from the horrific way me and so many other women can be and are mistreated in labour, it was written so bloody well, I can only imagine the author has been through it or loved someone that has herself.
I couldn’t put this down and I’m gutted it’s over. ...more
THIS WAS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! Paul Cleave is the King of psychological thrillers!! Plot twist then plot twist my jaw was on the floor for the entirety ofTHIS WAS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! Paul Cleave is the King of psychological thrillers!! Plot twist then plot twist my jaw was on the floor for the entirety of this book!!! Drop what you’re doing and out this book at the top of your tbr!!!!!! I can’t put enough exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let’s be clear, despite the 4 stars review I DID NOT enjoy this. This unearthed me. I felt it crawl under my skin and put its clammy, gross hands arouLet’s be clear, despite the 4 stars review I DID NOT enjoy this. This unearthed me. I felt it crawl under my skin and put its clammy, gross hands around my heart. Credit where credit is due though because the ability to write in such a� claustrophobia-inducing way is, I guess, a talent. A terrifying one but a talent none the less.
Like, have we checked on Will Dean, is he ok? Reading this was so disturbing, I can’t even imagine having this story swirl around in your head and then write it down bringing it to life.
The first 1/3 of the book, it was a bit repetitive, mundane even. But that was Jane’s life wasn’t it. Repetitive hell. And then it all kicks up a notch and I felt physically sick at how trapped Jane felt in the unfolding of chaos.
All of the trigger warnings. Torture. Rape. Human trafficking. Child abuse.
Basically, good luck if you decide to read this. ...more
This was completely and utterly terrifying. And the fact it was an audiobook, ugh, it was perfect to listening to doing housework on a moody, foggy SoThis was completely and utterly terrifying. And the fact it was an audiobook, ugh, it was perfect to listening to doing housework on a moody, foggy Southland afternoon. You know what freaked me out the most? HG Wells studied biology at uni, was part of occultic secret societies AND is rumoured to be the author of the article in issue 2047 of the Saturday review titled “the limits of individual plasticity� which� basically is this book but as a REAL scientific study.
Like UGH that gives me the heebie jeebies, was this book just like a low key confession? Maybe not, but� what if it is. Makes it all the more terrifying.
I’ll always have this book in my mind under the “non fiction?� genre...more
This book gave me the creepiest sense of morbid dread reading the first couple chapters about the murders in the sorority house, because I read this iThis book gave me the creepiest sense of morbid dread reading the first couple chapters about the murders in the sorority house, because I read this in the wake of the Idaho 4 massacre and all I saw was Brian Kohlburger’s face every time she described the killer.
Jessica Knoll is such a brilliant author, this was equal parts drama and crime, heart warming and disturbing, and that takes true skill. I loved how she pulled from Ted Bundy’s serial murders and pulled it into modernity, making it feel as if I lived through them myself. It was brilliant! ...more
Incredibly sad and if i wasn’t of the generation of social media becoming so much in our lives this would’ve been a spill-tea session.
Britney, changeIncredibly sad and if i wasn’t of the generation of social media becoming so much in our lives this would’ve been a spill-tea session.
Britney, change your name and move to Greece and live your best life - these assholes in your past have tried to ruin you. And still you stand. ...more
She’s insane and I loved it. Well, For the first few chapters. After that, I was more ok ok ok I get it you’re insane. But then the plot twist in the She’s insane and I loved it. Well, For the first few chapters. After that, I was more ok ok ok I get it you’re insane. But then the plot twist in the epilogue SAVED this book - it made this book an ugly mirror of the awful way some people treat each other and it was in some horrid way� beautiful? Idk but it moved me and so I can say after reading the ending, this was a good one ...more
Yes this ended exactly how I thought it would but do I care??? NO, I loved this so much, I couldn’t put it down.
Especially reading it in todays curreYes this ended exactly how I thought it would but do I care??? NO, I loved this so much, I couldn’t put it down.
Especially reading it in todays current societal climate - incels and misogyny is a hot topic - it was, for lack of a better term, “modern and up-to-date� without being preachy and “screw the patriarchy� vibes. It just highlighted how low we’ve stooped in society, that even the highest form of sadism and hate has a place to feel welcome and� basically it makes me want to delete Instagram while�.simultaneously has me using the internet to google the black dahlia murder so LOL
**spoiler alert** Vanda makes Southland/Otago have Swedish Noir appeal and I’m here for it, in every single sentence. The fact I recognise the places **spoiler alert** Vanda makes Southland/Otago have Swedish Noir appeal and I’m here for it, in every single sentence. The fact I recognise the places she mentions? Adds to the noir factor.
Plus, is this the first crime novel I’ve ever read where I actually SHIP the romance?! Please love Paul already, the tension is there and you’re perfect together!!! Love how Vanda makes us.., almost beg for them to get together before they do. It’s brilliant.
Only reason this is 4 stars and not 5 is� I knew it was uncle Phil from the moment he was introduced as a character. But I love this book so very much I can’t even imagine giving it less than 4.5 stars - I feel like I lived this book instead of reading it, I’ve walked those trails and Sam’s internal monologue felt like my own. An incredible writer im now obsessed with - can’t wait to read more! ...more
Literally the most boring murder story when you step back in hindsight - some investigative journalist killed via hit ma**spoiler alert** **SPOILERS**
Literally the most boring murder story when you step back in hindsight - some investigative journalist killed via hit man for uncovering a beef farm infested with mad cow disease. I mean, for someone who loves super gory, psychological crime, this sounds pretty low key. But�
THIS WAS INCREDIBLE!!! Set in Southland (where I’ve lived for the last 2 years) made this so raw and real, I could actually see it happening like a movie playing out on the pages infront of me. The atmosphere, the entire emotion that is Southland permeated this entire novel so seamlessly, you’d shudder from the southerly wind just by turning the pages. I loved this so much, I need to get the whole set for my bookshelf - crime novels set in the district I LIVE IN?? And well written?? You wouldn’t dream of it.
I loved every single thing about this novel - yes even the mad cow disease cover up reveal - all of the stars!!!!!
I listen to the classics as audiobooks usually while cleaning up the house or cooking dinner so I can make my way through the list of “books you shoulI listen to the classics as audiobooks usually while cleaning up the house or cooking dinner so I can make my way through the list of “books you should read in your life� but this was so disgusting and disturbing. No one with a conscience could enjoy this.
De Sade may have had a disturbing life, making him write this hell-worthy scroll, but that’s no excuse. France, can’t believe this book is hailed as a national treasure in your country, I mean what the in actual F.
I’ve had to create a whole new shelf for this type of genre because it’s� that niche. Mom-Noir.
Playgroups, Nannies, the daily life of a SAHM but withI’ve had to create a whole new shelf for this type of genre because it’s� that niche. Mom-Noir.
Playgroups, Nannies, the daily life of a SAHM but with mystery, affairs and murder. Absolute literary version of a blue cheese and piccalilli relish cracker, I completely devoured it.
This book was insanely good. I couldn’t get enough. Forget about the washing, the kids spilling juice on your carpet the dishes piling up in your sink, if you’re a mum and looking for a good, juicy escape THIS IS IT....more
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