Book Review

JILL IS NOT HAPPY by Kaira Rouda

I received a gifted copy of JILL IS NOT HAPPY by Kaira Rouda from Penzler Publishers and a gifted audiobook copy from HighBridge Audio and Netgalley. Publication Date: 6/10/2025Rating: 4 / 5 JILL IS NOT HAPPY follows the title character and her husband Jack. They were college sweethearts who have had a long marriage... whether it… Continue reading JILL IS NOT HAPPY by Kaira Rouda

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EAT THE ONES YOU LOVE by Sarah Maria Griffin

I received a gifted copy of EAT THE ONES YOU LOVE by Sarah Maria Griffin from Tor Books! Rating: 3.5 / 5 EAT THE ONES YOU LOVE follows Shell, a young woman trying to find herself. She's recently broken up with her fiancé, lost her job, and moved home to live with her parents. When… Continue reading EAT THE ONES YOU LOVE by Sarah Maria Griffin

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BLOOD IN THE WATER by Tiffany D. Jackson

I received a gifted copy of BLOOD IN THE WATER by Tiffany D. Jackson from Scholastic Press. Rating: 4 / 5Publication Date: 7/1/2025 BLOOD IN THE WATER is a middle grade mystery/thriller. Kaylani is a young girl from Brooklyn. Her father is currently in prison for a crime she is sure he didn't commit. She's… Continue reading BLOOD IN THE WATER by Tiffany D. Jackson

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WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME by Nat Cassidy

I received a gifted audiobook copy of WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME by Nat Cassidy - thank you to Macmillan Audio! Rating: 4 / 5 WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME follows Jess, an actress trying to make ends meet. After a particularly rough evening at her day job, she finds a five year old boy… Continue reading WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME by Nat Cassidy

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A MOST PUZZLING MURDER by Bianca Marais

I received a gifted audiobook copy of A MOST PUZZLING MURDER by Bianca Marais from Harlequin Audio and Netgalley! Publication Date: 6/10/2025 A MOST PUZZLING MURDER is the newest release from an author I have read and loved multiple times before. This new book is very different, but definitely one that has me instantly intrigued!… Continue reading A MOST PUZZLING MURDER by Bianca Marais

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION by Ling Ling Huang

Rating: 4 / 5 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION by Ling Ling Huang is the new release from the author of NATURAL BEAUTY and an autobuy book for me! The book follows Enka in two timelines. Enka met and became obsessed with Mathilde in college. Mathilde was an artist raised in a world that nurtured her art, while… Continue reading IMMACULATE CONCEPTION by Ling Ling Huang

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WHAT WE DO IN SECRET by Christina Graves

I received a gifted copy of WHAT WE DO IN SECRET by Christina Graves from Horrorsmith Publishing! Rating: 3.5 / 5 Pub Date: 5/27/2025 WHAT WE DO IN SECRET follows Karla, a young woman who has recently returned home from hospitalization due to her mental health. She's not planning to live much longer, but then… Continue reading WHAT WE DO IN SECRET by Christina Graves