ARC Review: Smile for the Camera

 I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. This did not affect my opinion of the book or my review itself.

Ella was the Final Girl in a slasher movie that has become beloved by fans. But something happened on set, something that caused Ella to quit acting and retreat from the spotlight. Now Ella has returned for a documentary about the movie, back on the set with her castmates. But people are suddenly dying in real life like they died in the movie, and no one knows what is truly going on. 

This was a good read with a lot of suspense and scares. I’ve watched a lot of slasher movies, and this book felt like one, with the same dramatic deaths and horror-filled moments. I absolutely did not see the multiple twists near the end coming, and the twists were highly satisfying and creepy. I would recommend this book. 

ARC Review: The Killer Question

 I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book or my review.

I love Janice Hallett books, and have from the very first one. I buy them, re read them, and always enjoy them. I have my favorite (The Appeal), and my least favorite (The Twyford Code), but no matter which book of hers I am reading, they are always enjoyable. 

This book comes a very close second to being my favorite Hallett book. 

The Killer Question has a brilliant setup. What happens when, at a pub, one team suddenly appears at Quiz Night, and starts getting perfect scores every time? How could this possibly lead to murder and mayhem?

But it does, shown through text messages, emails, trivia, and the like. There are so many great twists and turns, and because of the format of the book, readers feel like they are discovering the twists right along with the characters. I would absolutely recommend this book.