ARC Review: Like Mother, Like Daughter

 I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book or my review itself. 

Cleo arrives for dinner at her mother’s home, a mother with whom she has been feuding for quite a while. Upon arrival, she sees signs that something terribly wrong has occurred, and no signs that her mother is anywhere in the house. Determined to find her mother, Cleo dives deep, discovering her mother has been keeping a lot of secrets from her. 

McCreight has a beautiful writing style, and is especially adept at keeping characters’ varying perspectives unique. Tension and suspense are built up well, as secrets are slowly and carefully revealed. I would recommend this book. 

ARC Review: Look in the Mirror

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

What a wild, wonderful ride this book is.

Nina has recently lost her father, who left her a massive property she knew nothing about. Now, as she’s visiting the house for the first time, she’s discovering she has far more questions than answers.

Maria is a nanny whose client hasn’t showed. So instead she relaxes around the house and pool. But she’s struggling to follow the one rule-stay out of the basement.

This book is so good. It in no way ever goes where you expect it to go. Every twist is intense and surprising, and the chapters are packed with so much drama. I also loved the surprising romance, and the really strong female characters. I won’t say anything else so I don’t give anything away. I definitely recommend this book. 

ARC Review: Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts

 I received an ARC 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 itself. 

Grant once wished on the famous Wishing Rose located on his family’s vineyard property, and since then he’s been cursed. His relationships never work out, and his actual work is suffering from lack of inspiration. So he flees Chicago and runs back to where it all began, back to his family’s now-fading vineyard and the first boy he ever loved, to try to save the vineyard and himself. 

This was a good read. There was a lot of complexity to the story and the characters. The setting was beautifully described and felt like a real place I would like to visit. I was absolutely cheering for Grant and Ben’s happiness, but I also found myself caring about the other characters and their happiness. I would recommend this book. 

ARC Review: Ladykiller

 I received an ARC 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 itself. 

Gia and Abby are forever friends, brought even closer by a terrifying tragedy, but now physically distant due to job and location. Abby jumps on the chance to meet up in Sweden with Gia and her brother, but upon arriving, finds Gia hasn’t made it there. This takes them to Greece, where they find Gia’s mysterious manuscript, but no Gia.

This is a really twisty book, with a lot of surprises. I found myself constantly questioning everything, which I really enjoy in a thriller. The characters were each a unique entity in their own right, and the settings were beautifully described. I would recommend this book. 

ARC Review: Storm Warning

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

A massive hurricane is heading towards the island Jake has been living on. This island is occupied by a small group of people who are struggling in life, even more so now that the hurricane is arriving. Things get even worse when Jake finds his best friend Dallas murdered in his apartment, and realizes there’s a killer among them.

So look, this book sounds like it should have all the suspense in the world, right? The problem is, it doesn’t. It’s a lot of running up stairs, going into apartments, talking about the storm, and running down stairs. The ending felt like a bit of a letdown too, the solution to the mystery not living up to its own promise. I have really liked other Bell books, but wouldn’t recommend this one. 

ARC Review: The Unwedding

 I received a copy of this book from the publisher and Novel Suspects Insiders.

Instead of celebrating her twentieth wedding anniversary, Ellery is alone at the Resort-exactly where a wedding is currently taking place. But when the groom dies, and then another guest, Ellery and the remaining guests must figure out what is going on before one of them is next.

This is a book with a lot of unique and interesting characters, including many to root for. The setting is beautifully depicted. The mystery is a good one, with a lot of tension. I would recommend this book. 

ARC Review: Two Sides to Every Murder

 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 itself. 

Camp Lost Lake is reopening, drawing Olivia and Reagan there. It was the site of some horrifying murders seventeen years ago, murders Olivia was born during and which Reagan’s mother was believed to have committed. But there are secrets threatening to come to light, and a murderer who would do anything to stop that.

This is a really good book, super gripping and scary. The murderer operates a bow and arrow, and seems to be anywhere at any time, really putting the characters in true and terrifying danger. The mystery is highly suspenseful, with twists and turns, and the ending is definitely one that will stick with you. I would definitely recommend this book.