Wow, what a fierce and compelling experience! Highly recommend this very impressive, adult thriller debut. I hope she writes more in the future. If so, I will definitely be reading them!
The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger
This was so captivating. I was completely absorbed into this story from start to finish. I absolutely loved it and highly recommend it. It was such an exciting and engaging read.
ARC Review: The Inmate by Freida McFadden – Mystery/Thriller
Another fast-paced, twisty, addicting, popcorn thriller from McFadden! Overall, this was everything I’d expect from this author – a binge-worthy, compulsive read with building suspense and a twisty ending.
ARC Review: The Teacher by Freida McFadden – Mystery/Thriller
The reigning queen of popcorn thrillers does it again! Although I didn’t enjoy this one as much as some of her other books, it was still a solid three-star read for me.
ARC Review: Where You End by Abbott Kahler – Mystery/Thriller
I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a dark, character-driven thriller. If you’ve enjoyed books from Mona Awad, Rachel Harrison, or Ashley Winstead, I think you’ll also really like this one.
The Guest by B.A. Paris
Wow, this was a suspenseful ride. It’s very true to Paris’s writing and storytelling. It was an exciting, creepy, fast read that we’ve all come to expect from this author and definitely worth the read.
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.
Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate
This is an author to watch for! This is going to be the biggest and best new thriller writer of 2024. I’ve truly never read anything quite like this before! Which is such an accomplishment in this genre that seems to rewash tropes. It’s a profound and emotional story that you won’t want to miss. I cannot recommend it highly enough – you have to read it!
ARC Review: No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall – Mystery/Thriller
Highly recommend! I think this is definitely going to be a top popular thriller of the year. I couldn’t put this one down. It’s my favorite book by her so far. She has cemented her place as an auto-buy author for me.
ARC Review: Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham – Mystery/Thriller
Well… it wasn’t great. I’m severely disappointed. This was definitely a flop. Not sure what happened with this one but I’m really sad about it.
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!