I absolutely loved this book! Everything I could have wanted, it was such a fun read. Absolutely deserves all the stars – highly recommend!
Best of 2023: Fantasy & Science Fiction Books (My 5-Star Reads)
With Goodreads Choice Awards becoming largely a popularity contest, I decided that this year I wanted to share what I consider to be the best new books that I read in 2023. These are my top, five-star, fantasy and science fiction reads from 2023.
Best of 2023: Mystery/Thriller & Horror Books (My 4 & 5 Star Reads)
With Goodreads Choice Awards becoming largely a popularity contest, I decided that this year I wanted to share what I consider to be the best new books that I read in 2023. In no particular order, these are my top mystery, thriller, and horror reads from the past year.
ARC Review: Do Not Open by Kiersten Modglin – Mystery/Thriller
Loved this! It is very intense and harrowing 😨 and I was hooked on every word. I read it in two days because I couldn’t stop.
The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
Rachel Hawkins can do no wrong! I devour everything she writes and it just gets better and better every time. I loved this book so much. Highly recommend!
Somewhere in the Deep by Tanvi Berwah
If you are looking for something that is light and predictably entertaining, this is a good choice. I enjoyed the story and do recommend it to lovers of this genre if you’re looking for an easy read that is fun and satisfying, even if not necessarily mind-blowingly memorable.
Hemlock by Kiersten Modglin
I devoured this book in two days. I just couldn’t get enough of it and I was so invested in everything. After reading this one, I immediately went to find more books by this author.
Midnight Showing (Malice Compendium #2) by Megan Shepherd
This was a creepy, exciting ride and I highly recommend this series! It’s the perfect blend of horror, mystery, thriller, and even a bit of fantasy.
The Weekend Retreat by Tara Laskowski
It was okay and I’d still recommend it to readers who just really like this type of thriller. But I was not particularly blown away nor excited by it.
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
Y’all… Molly is one of the most iconic characters ever. She’s quirky and fun and wholly unique. These books are fun, fast-paced, easy, and enjoyable reads.
What Waits in the Woods by Terri Parlato
I devoured this book! I read it in one day because I couldn’t put it down. Terri Parlato is fast becoming a new favorite thriller author of mine.
Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash
This was such a surprisingly enjoyable read for me! It was very emotional. I’m not a frequent historical fiction reader, but occasionally I come across one that is really impactful for me. This is definitely one of those.
