A suspenseful, scary YA thriller about a mysterious killer/ghost that starts possessing popular online streamers. Teresa is an agoraphobic, queer teenA suspenseful, scary YA thriller about a mysterious killer/ghost that starts possessing popular online streamers. Teresa is an agoraphobic, queer teen who suffers from anxiety and panic attacks in the wake of a tragic car accident where her best friend didn't survive. Trapped inside, they spend the majority of their time online and when they witness a popular streamer become catatonic, they suspect there's more to the story. Riveting and good on audio narrated by Mia Hutchinson Shaw, this is perfect for fans of The ring with a new modern twist. Highly recommended....more
Based loosely on a real scandal in Pakistan, this start of a new amateur detective series starring female museum curator/archaeologist, Dr. Gul DelaniBased loosely on a real scandal in Pakistan, this start of a new amateur detective series starring female museum curator/archaeologist, Dr. Gul Delani, involves the discovery of what could be the first known Pakistani mummy and a drug king pin. As Dalani delves into the mysterious mummy's origins she finds herself also learning more about a mystery in her past a family member she's been searching years for. Good on audio, this was interesting and perfect for fans of the show Bones! I look forward to reading more in the series!...more
This was kind of all over the place and I can't say I was really a fan to be honest. Just an okay read that is actually pretty skippable in my humble This was kind of all over the place and I can't say I was really a fan to be honest. Just an okay read that is actually pretty skippable in my humble opinion. It was okay on audio but the story itself did nothing to grab my attention or keep me interested. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!...more
A twisty thriller full of lies, misdirections and shocking reveals that was good on audio and sure to delight Coben's legions of fans. Many thanks to A twisty thriller full of lies, misdirections and shocking reveals that was good on audio and sure to delight Coben's legions of fans. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review. I found it entertaining and fast-paced....more
Ruth run was a clever, fast-paced psychological suspense debut that sees a 26 year old cyber criminal on the run from the government handler who doublRuth run was a clever, fast-paced psychological suspense debut that sees a 26 year old cyber criminal on the run from the government handler who double crossed and framed her.
Witty, snarky and sure to keep you on the edge of your seat as Ruth outsmarts everyone who is trying to find and/or kill her. It was good on audio narrated by Dan Bittner and Rebecca Lowman.
My only critique was that I didn't love how abrupt the ending was or how she left her rescue dog behind to save herself. Not since Marissa Stapley’s Lucky have I read such a badass female main character and I would love to see this one made into a movie!
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review! If you’re in a reading slump this might just be your next 5⭐️!...more
This was such a great, twisty domestic suspense/family drama featuring daughters of a famous influencer mom and the mystery surrounding their stepfathThis was such a great, twisty domestic suspense/family drama featuring daughters of a famous influencer mom and the mystery surrounding their stepfather's death.
I loved the narration by Brittany Pressley, the bipoc/Latinx and trans rep. Anyone who enjoys entertaining social media influencer stories will not want to miss this one. Highly recommended for fans of books like Hate follow or People like her.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!...more
This was an entertaining dual POV, Sapphic paranormal romance set in Toronto and Northern Ontario and I love, LOVED just how Canadian this book was!!!This was an entertaining dual POV, Sapphic paranormal romance set in Toronto and Northern Ontario and I love, LOVED just how Canadian this book was!!! At times a bit bonkers with lake monsters and magical beings out for revenge but at the core there's a great found family vibe, lots of positive queer rep and fun small town diner and library locations. Great on audio and perfect for fans of authors like Loghan Paylor or Heather Fawcett. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review. This was my first Tanya Huff book and I can't wait to read more by a new to me Canadian author!...more
This was a fun and clever locked room/snowed in murder mystery involving a grandmother-granddaughter duo who trying to figure out what is going on wheThis was a fun and clever locked room/snowed in murder mystery involving a grandmother-granddaughter duo who trying to figure out what is going on when the escape room party they were blackmailed into attending on a remote Mackinac Island, Michigan estate turns deadly. I loved the dynamics between the two main characters and the gaming references. While a bit slow to start for me in the beginning, once I got invested I couldn't wait to see how things were going to end! Highly recommended for cozy mystery fans or books like Murder at Gulls nest by Jess Kidd. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review....more
This was a BONKERS book by a new to me Canadian author about Jessamyn St. Germain, an aspiring theatre actress determined to get her shot at a chance This was a BONKERS book by a new to me Canadian author about Jessamyn St. Germain, an aspiring theatre actress determined to get her shot at a chance in the spotlight but instead gets cast as the glorified babysitter for the child actors in an off broadway production of The sound of music.
Determined to make the part of Maria hers, Jessamyn goes to great lengths to create the perfect circumstances that will have the director begging her to step in when the lead actress is unable to go on. She's not above murder and other manipulations either but things go horribly wrong in the end just when she's so close to achieving her ultimate dreams.
This was fantastic on audio narrated by Stephanie Willing and perfect for fans of authors like Mona Awad. While this book might not be for everyone, I was totally enthralled by this unhinged female protagonist who was willing to do anything to seek fame! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!...more
A twisty domestic suspense debut where literally everyone is lying with a twist I didn't see coming. This was great on audio and had compellingly flawA twisty domestic suspense debut where literally everyone is lying with a twist I didn't see coming. This was great on audio and had compellingly flawed anti-heroines. Loved it! A great GMA book club pick for anyone who enjoys a good psychological thriller! Recommended for fans of books like Verity by Colleen Hoover....more
Highly original, compelling and unputdownable murder mystery/revenge story! I got engrossed in this latest by a new to me author from page one and I cHighly original, compelling and unputdownable murder mystery/revenge story! I got engrossed in this latest by a new to me author from page one and I can't wait to see what happens next in what appears to be a new series. I always love strong female characters and bonus when they are morally gray and extremely flawed. There was also a lot of Canadian history/content which was unexpected but wholly appreciated. If you're looking for something different but fun and suspenseful and great on audio, I recommend giving this a shot. Many thanks to @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!
This was a great YA murder mystery graphic novel set in an all-girls boarding school in the 80s that has one outcast lesbian investigating what happenThis was a great YA murder mystery graphic novel set in an all-girls boarding school in the 80s that has one outcast lesbian investigating what happened to a fellow classmate and the star of the school's latest production of Romeo and Juliet, who turns up dead in the woods with drugs in her system.
There's lots of homophobia, bullying and sexual misconduct in this story and I liked how the B&W illustrations leant a serious vibe to the book but I also kind of wish it had been in color too. Other than that, I really enjoyed it and am hopeful there might be more Abby Kita mystery stories coming in the future!
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!...more
A smart and thrilling debut about a gifted SAT tutor to LA's elite high schoolers who finds herself walking in on a horrific murder scene and ends up A smart and thrilling debut about a gifted SAT tutor to LA's elite high schoolers who finds herself walking in on a horrific murder scene and ends up on the run with the other woman she finds trapped in a closet. This was a Sapphic road trip romance like no other that is both a clever critique of the upper class and a condemnation of the vulnerable position working class women hold. It was good on audio and I enjoyed it a lot! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!...more
A heartwarming story about a middle grade New Foundlander boy with Mosaic Down Syndrome who is able to get to the bottom of a scandal involving local A heartwarming story about a middle grade New Foundlander boy with Mosaic Down Syndrome who is able to get to the bottom of a scandal involving local Retirement homes with the help of his new immigrant classmate and friend. I thought this was great on audio, felt authentic to the Eastern Canadian experience and was sensitive to the life of people who exist with Down Syndrome. Highly recommended and very much appreciated by @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!!
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