In Yann Martel’s Life of Pi, the botanical island appears at a crucial turning point in Pi Patel’s journey, when he is on the brink of death, physically and spiritually exhausted. At first glance, the island seems like a miracle: lush, vibrant, and sustaining. But upon deeper inspection, it reveals itself as something far more […]
The Family Upstairs: Twisty, Addictive, and Utterly Unputdownable
I know it sounds like it was all just a terrible disaster. Of course it does. Any situation involving four dead bodies is clearly far from ideal. 📖 Book Review: The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell⭐ Rating: 4.5 Summary:The Family Upstairs is a dark, twisty mystery told through multiple points of view, each slowly peeling […]
The Brothers Hawthorne Book Review: A Twisty Return to the Hawthorne Legacy Universe
You can’t protect everyone, Grayson. ⭐ 3/5 Stars Coming off the high of The Inheritance Games, I had The Brothers Hawthorne on my radar with eager anticipation. With Jennifer Lynn Barnes at the helm, I expected a return to the high-stakes mystery and sharply woven plot twists the series is known for. Unfortunately, this installment […]
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Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak – Is It Worth the Hype? [Spoiler-Free Review]
When you eliminate the impossible, all that remains, however improbable, must be the truth. ⭐ 5/5 Stars With years spent buried in thrillers, mysteries, and psychological whodunits, rarely do I come across a book that grips me from the very first page and refuses to let go— Hidden Pictures is exactly that kind of book. […]
When Chemistry Isn’t Enough: My Take on Deep End By Ali Hazelwood
“You and I have an agreement, don’t we? And the agreement says that until you say stop, I can do what I want with you. Even if it breaks you into pieces. Even if it makes you cry.” Summary Deep End is a steamy, emotionally layered college sports romance set at Stanford University. It follows […]
The Girl Who Was Taken (By Charlie Donlea)
‘This isn’t just a mystery. It’s an autopsy of trauma, silence, and survival.’ Two girls disappeared. Only one came back. Summary Livia Cutty is a forensic pathology resident and Elder sister of one of the girls who disappeared. She has a sharp mind and a hidden past, is no stranger to death—but she never expected […]
Then She Was Gone: A Story of Loss, Secrets, and Heartbreak
Summary “Then She Was Gone” by Lisa Jewell is a haunting psychological thriller that explores the emotional aftershocks of a missing person case and the lengths people go to for answers. The story follows Laurel Mack, a mother still struggling to come to terms with the mysterious disappearance of her teenage daughter, Ellie, who vanished […]
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue By V.E. Schwab
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue – Book Review may contain some spoilers. The Invisible Plot of Addie LaRue In 1714, France, Estelle warns Addie LaRue not to pray to the Old Gods at night. But when desperation drives her into the darkness, Addie makes a deal with the Devil himself: she is granted immortality, […]
How to Survive Your Murder — A Review
Maybe the lesson here is that it doesn’t matter how many times you rewind, there’s always something you’re going to regret. — How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine Summary “How to Survive Your Murder” by Danielle Valentine is a fast-paced YA thriller with a slasher movie soul and a supernatural twist. The story […]