Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for providing this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review of the book; all opinions expressed in the review are my own. The story of the three Robinson siblings living in the fictional Riverbend Gap comes to full circle in "Harvest Moon" by Denise Hunter.... Continue Reading →
A Fast-Paced, Intricate, Sci-Fi Spy Thriller | “The Syndicate Spy” by Brittany Butler (2023) Book Review
"The Syndicate Spy" is a book that didn't seem like something I would usually opt to read. Still, it looked appealing to me because it is a story about female spies set in the futuristic world, written by former spy, recruiter and trainer Brittany Butler. Despite this, I was still skeptical; being a good spy... Continue Reading →
A Dark And Atmospheric Romantic Thriller | “Buried Deception” by Amanda McKinney (2022) Book Review
Amanda McKinney is a well-known writer of romantic suspense/thrillers with quite a large number of books of this genre in her repertoire. And having read "Buried Deception," the first book in her "On the Edge" series, I can say with total confidence, she is deserving of her reputation. The new series showcases Dr. Mia Frost,... Continue Reading →
A Decent Twisted Thriller | “The Niece” by Georgina Cross (2022) Book Review
Georgina Cross' "The Niece" is a good attempt at a twisted psychological thriller. The story centers on the Jenkins family which comprises of Beth, Tara and Beth's daughter Hannah. After the tragic death of her mother in a fire, Hannah is sent to live with her aunt Tara. However, Tara hadn't been in touch with... Continue Reading →
A Light And Quick Romance | “So It Goes” by Jennifer Probst (2022) Book Review
"So It Goes" is the story of Malia Evergreen and her romance with her former client, Palmer Matterson. Malia is one of the founders of an online magazine she runs with her friends and is in charge of its advertising department. Palmer, who is a CEO of a wedding company, is a client she has... Continue Reading →
A Compelling And Intriguing Medical Thriller | “Misfire” by Tammy Euliano (2023) Book Review
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for this Advanced Reviewer Copy; all opinions expressed in the review are my own. "Misfire" is the second book in the Kate Downey medical mystery series by Tammy Euliano. I had enjoyed the first book, "Fatal Intent," and was eager to see the next installment of this... Continue Reading →
An Exceptional Debut Novel Exploring Morality And Culpability | “You Should Have Known” by Rebecca A. Keller (2023) Book Review
"You Should Have Known" is a pleasant and shocking surprise from Rebecca A. Keller. She might be familiar to some of you for her art and this is her debut book. As she has mentioned in the preface, she wanted to write a book that explores what might push a morally-upright person to carry out... Continue Reading →
Second Chance Romance At Its Best | “Mr. West and the Widow” by Sophie Barnes (2023) Book Review
I received a free copy of this book through Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. "Mr. West and the Widow" is a wonderful addition to "The Brazen Beauties" series. It tells the story of Colin West and Victoria Leighton, both of whom have had very bad experiences in their previous marriages and are determined... Continue Reading →
A Sharp And Interesting Murder Mystery | “Last Seen Alive” by Carolyn Arnold (2022) Book Review
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for this Advanced Reviewer Copy; all opinions expressed in the review are my own. Detective Amanda Steele is at it again in this new installment of the "Detective Amanda Steele" series by Carolyn Arnold. I remember being impressed with Arnold's writing when I read "Her Frozen Cry,"... Continue Reading →
Best of the Year in Literature: The Fourth Annual Revvies | 2022 InReview Awards
InReview is pleased to announce its fourth annual Revvies site awards for 2022. This year, InReview is adding its first-ever literature category as part of the awards. The following have been selected by InReview’s editors and writers. To be eligible, all books had to be published during the calendar year 2022 and read by a... Continue Reading →
An Impressive Debut Novel Exploring The Darker Side Of Human Nature | “The Summer Party” by Rebecca Heath
Rebecca Heath is one of Australia's newest contribution to the ever-growing list of mystery-thriller writers. "The Summer Party" is Heath's debut novel and I must say she has entered the arena with a bang. The story depicts the events happening in two different timelines -- one in the year 2000 and the other in the... Continue Reading →
A Slow-Burn Thriller With Incredulous Twists | “The New Couple” by Alison James (2022) Book Review
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for this Advanced Reviewer Copy; all opinions expressed in the review are my own. I wanted to read "The New Couple" as I had heard a lot of good things about Alison James, particularly for "Her Sister's Child" and wanted a chance to read her latest book.... Continue Reading →
A Fast-Paced Investigative Thriller | “Fatal Witness” by Robert Bryndza (2022) Book Review
Robert Bryndza is quite popular for his police-procedural thriller series "Detective Erika Foster." "Fatal Witness" is the seventh book in the series and here are my thoughts about it. A young woman is brutally murdered in her own home and Erika, who just so happens to be around when the body is discovered, gets pulled... Continue Reading →
A Timely Show That Explores Consent And Guilt | “Anatomy of a Scandal” Season 1 (2022) Netflix Series Review
Hello readers, those who read my reviews regularly will know I had mentioned in my review of the Netflix series “Maid” that I will review more international TV shows. Well, it has been a long time since then (sorry about that) and here I am with a review of another Netflix limited series “Anatomy of... Continue Reading →
A Well-Written Police Procedural That Is Thrilling And Extremely Engaging | “What She Found” by Robert Dugoni (2022) Book Review
I have read quite a number of police investigation books by now and almost all of them have been thrilling, chilling, racy, atmospheric or a combination of any of those elements. However, very rarely have I come across a police investigation story which stays very close to the long, drawn-out, tedious and sometimes mundane process... Continue Reading →
A Short And Fairly Entertaining Police Procedural | “All the Broken Girls” by Linda Hurtado Bond (2022) Book Review
"All the Broken Girls" by Linda Hurtado Bond is a thriller which deals with the concept of childhood trauma and the affect it has on a child, while exploring forgiveness and redemption in the same context. Mari Alvarez is a crime reporter for a newspaper, demoted recently to a lesser position due to her badly... Continue Reading →
A Light Read You Can Pick Up At Your Leisure | “A Wedding at Sandy Cove” by Bella Osborne (2022) Book Review
"A Wedding at Sandy Cove" by Bella Osborne, published during July 2022, is a light read. Apparently this book was initially written as a four-part series and has been compiled into a single book. The book opens with the principal female character, Ella, who is a seamstress who specializes in alterations of wedding gowns, as... Continue Reading →
A Cleverly-Written, Moody Psychological Thriller | “The Serial Killer’s Daughter” by Alice Hunter (2011) Book Review
"The Serial Killer's Daughter" by Alice Hunter is the sequel to her wonderful "The Serial Killer's Wife." I loved the first book and was interested in seeing if the author managed to create the same magic found in the first book. I must say she has exceeded my highest expectations and quite marvelously too. This... Continue Reading →
A Warm, Feel-Good Love Story | “Somebody Like Santa” by Janet Dailey (2022) Book Review
Janet Dailey is one of my favorite authors amongst those who write feel-good romances and it has been long since I got an opportunity to read one of her works. Hence, I am ever so glad I got to read "Somebody Like Santa" which is the 5th book of her "Christmas Tree Ranch" series. In... Continue Reading →
A Light, Heartfelt Story On Familial Conflicts | “Home to Brambleberry Creek” by Elizabeth Bromke (2022) Book Review
"Home to Brambleberry Creek" by Elizabeth Bromke is the story of a family, focusing particularly on one of its members named Morgan Jo Coyle, who finds herself unable to connect with it after a traumatic event. Morgan is the granddaughter of Essie Nelson, who is the owner of the farmland, house and surrounding land that... Continue Reading →