Mrs England by Stacey Halls My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, MIRA, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Mrs. England in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Have you ever been so disappointed by a book that you didn’t even want to write the review, because you really did not want to think of it any longer? Yup, that’s me right now. I can’t be bothered. On top of that, the majority of the reviews for Mrs. England are rather positive. So, what’s going on? Do I just happen to be one of the few, who…
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A Forgery of Roses
A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Inkyard Press, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of A Forgery of Roses in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I remember requesting “Sing Me Forgotten” last year through NetGalley; I was so excited by the premise that I just had to read it. Got declined and haven’t had a chance to read it yet. When I got invited to join the blot tour to promote A Forgery of Roses I could barely contain myself. Fast forward to just about now and all…
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The Lying Club
The Lying Club: A Novel by Annie Ward My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Park Row, for providing me with an ARC of The Lying Club in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Well, where shall I start with this one? It’s been a heck of a week, which isn’t anything new. Yet, it still makes for a rather grumpy mood and I’m wondering if that has influenced my perception of The Lying Club. Anyone, who has read at least a few reviews of mine, would know that I love murder mystery stories. Having to deal with a cold…
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This Is Why We Lie
This Is Why We Lie by Gabriella Lepore My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Inkyard Press, for providing me with an ARC of This Is Why We Lie in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist This Is Why We Lie started out very promising. Late summer early fall setting, a town by the Pacific; perfect setting for a mood-driven murder to unfold. Well, unfortunately, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Let me explain. The Details We jump right in. Someone has been murdered and her body is found. This happens on page one. No big secret. Ok,…
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Never Saw Me Coming
Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Park Row, for providing me with an ARC of Never Saw Me Coming in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Murder. Revenge. Intrigue. A psychopath. An anti-hero. Ok. This story had my full attention before I even finished the blurb. I mean what is there not to like? Well, turns out quite a bit. And nothing. Man! I really struggled even starting this review. I have no idea how to explain what my thoughts are on Never Saw Me Coming. From the beginning on I was…
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Such a Good Wife
Such a Good Wife by Seraphina Nova Glass My rating: 4 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Graydon House, for providing me with an ARC of Such a Good Wife in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist If I could, I probably would have swallowed Glass’ previous novel Someone’s Listening whole. I loved every page of it. So, when I found out Glass had written another book, I could not have gotten my fingers on a copy fast enough. As some may have already gathered, I am a female of a certain age who decided not to partake in the rather “typical”…
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Just My Luck
Just My Luck by Adele Parks My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, HQ, for providing me with an ARC of Just My Luck in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist What would you do, if you won the lottery jackpot? Go on a wild spending spree? Take lavish, luxurious vacations? Or pull a Scrooge McDuck, build a money bin and swim in it? How about watch your relationships and life crumble to pieces? Sounds fun, doesn’t it? Just My Luck takes the reader on that psychological thriller journey. The Details Even though I said Just My Luck will take…
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Tell No Lies
Tell No Lies by Allison Brennan My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Mira Books, for providing me with an ARC of Tell No Lies in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I love murder mysteries. I mean, give me murder, intrigue, shifty characters, atmosphere and a good setting and I’m all yours. It relaxes me; I feel comforted. It’s weird, I know, but murder mystery stories are incredibly soothing for me. When I read the synopsis of Tell No Lies I thought that this could be a great way to forget about certain very stressful points in life right…
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Danger in Numbers
Danger in Numbers by Heather Graham My rating: 1 of 5 stars Danger in Numbers. Thank you to the publisher, Mira Books, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I have been on a little book review hiatus. And the first review I get to write has me staring at my trusted little laptop screen. I don’t know what to say. Well, I do know what to say, I just don’t know how to say it without sounding like a complete jerk. What the heck?! Here it goes: I thought this was really not that good. Wow! Can…
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Honey Girl
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Park Row Books, for providing me with an ARC of Honey Girl in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Who among us hasn’t felt lost? Lately, because of the global pandemic or just in general? So incredibly lost and untethered to anything solid underneath their feet? I certainly have. I graduated from grad school while the pandemic and first lockdown were in full swing. And I spent the summer sending out over 50 job applications, only to receive a whole lot of silence. Where can I go from…
