A Restless Truth by Freya Marske: Book Review
From our review: “This was one of the most entertaining novels I’ve ever read. Fans of historical fiction, magic realism, or steamy romance will all be very pleased with A Restless Truth”
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Thrilling Reads (B)
Crime, Mystery, Thrillers and Suspense
Stemming the Tide by Rebecca K Jones: Book Review
From our review: “Mack is a great character with flaws and issues and a lack of success in her relationships. She is self-aware and three-dimensional and it is satisfying to follow her”
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The Heart of the Banshee by Carolyn Elizabeth: Book Review
From our review: “It’s got a tough but loving captain and a taut crew always ready for a sea battle. There is a lot of action that puts everyone in danger and requires strength and bravery to overcome. What I didn’t expect and actually had me on the edge of my seat was when the story takes a turn toward creepy.”
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Leverage by E.J Noyes: Book Review
From our review: “It’s clever, funny, and sweet. It deals with hard topics, but the author does a brilliant job of lightening the mood through witty dialogue, and humorous anecdotes.”
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Sugar and Ice by Eule Grey: Book Review
From our review: “My favorite thing in this book has to be the most original haunt ever. While it is actually scary and dangerous it’s also wonderfully silly and character specific.”
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Perilous Passages by Edale Lane: Audiobook Review
From our review: “One of the great things about Holmesian mysteries is how they engage the reader in trying to work them out. The author always gives enough clues to figure out whodunnit, but I was led astray a couple of time”
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A Crime of Secrets by Ann Aptaker: Book Review
From our review: “It was an absolute delight to read, explore and savor. Although I couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough, at the same time I had to take my time, reread passages and enjoy the brilliant writing”
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Delirium Nocturnum: House of Glass by Rojana Krait: Book Review
From our review: “I find this a complicated trope to understand but an intriguing one, nonetheless. And if you are able to put aside your limits and lines on what you consider right or wrong then this is an entertaining read.”
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Chasing Fear by Mackenzie Rice: Book Review
From our review: “The slam bang opening of a person being chased through the woods at knifepoint by a murderous fiend is a fun start if you enjoy that kind of thing, and I do.”
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Devil’s Slide by Stacy Lynn Miller: audiobook Review
From our review: “There were so many times I was on pins and needles, wondering how Dax and Rose were going to get themselves out of whatever jam they were in at the moment.”
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