Black Canvas by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
OMG!! The twists! I was hooked from the very beginning of this book! & I can normally predict twists and endings of books but… I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING!!! So good! Loved the characters. Loved the suspense. Loved everything about this book!
Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Quote: “I will not fight fair on this. Things need to change, and this is how it begins.”
Review: This was a super fast read. Probably the shortest book I’ve ever read. It falls under the forbidden love trope. The 3 main characters are super likable. I liked the storyline- it was creative. There was a few twists in the story that I didn’t see coming (I’ll spare you spoilers for this quick read)! I would definitely read sequels.
Ashes of Aldyr by Russell Archey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I had never heard of this author before now and what a way to kickstart!
I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect because elf related books don’t really strike my fancy but I’m really liking dystopian relate books these days so I figured why not?!
This book was full of action that left me wanting to read nonstop!! I’m excited to know there’s more than one!!
My only complaint was that it was hard to get into in the beginning.
Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was so good!!!
Whispering Pines sounds like a pretty great place to live. Full of misfits who are just looking to be accepted.
Jayne O’Shae is the main character. A former detective who travels to Whispering Pines to get her grandparents house ready to sell. That’s not at all what ends up happening. Upon her arrival, she finds a dead body and no cell service. When she tries to use the landline to call the local police, she finds her grandparents house has been vandalized.
Who was the dead person really? Were they murdered? Are witches and magic real? Did Jayne really come to Whispering Pines to get the house on the market? What else will she find?!
I felt Jayne was relatable and I loved Meeka, her dog. I loved her realistic apprehension towards Wicca and witches but the author did a great job of painting the reality behind those two things. I loved the small town vibe of Whispering Falls mixed with the mystery, drama, and scandal.
I will definitely be reading the 2nd book in this series- Kept Secrets.
A Divided Mind by M. Billiter
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This story is told from two POV’s- the mother, Tara, and the son, Branson. You can feel the struggle of the mother to find out and handle when Branson says he’s been hearing voices.
I really struggled to get with Tara. I felt she was super dramatic. I struggle saying that honestly because I haven’t been in those shoes. Just felt her character was little on drama-overdrive.
My heart went out to Branson.
Overall I cant say that I felt this was a “thriller” as it was a bit slow-moving or maybe slower than I anticipated but overall I liked the storyline and the realness it brought to mental illness and its effect on people and their families.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved everything about this book!
Athena is a successful woman motivated by the pain of her past. Can she overcome that or will she let it get in her way of the super hot pool player that comes in to her pool hall?
She is surrounded by money and lifelong friends that are better than family.
I loved Athena’s personality. I loved Tru and his Ma. I loved the dialog with Indigo and Gwyn towards Athena’s decisions (or lack of).
This was a quick read. I couldn’t put it down. There was steam. There was emotion.
