mystery

  • Book Review: Burn This Night

    Title: Burn This Night Author: Alex Kenna Genre: Mystery/Thriller Rating: ★★★★ ½  Why I read it: Found at the library If you need a quick, easy thriller to bring you out of a slump, I have just the book for… Continue reading

    Book Review: Burn This Night
  • Book Review: The Enigma of Room 622

    Title: The Enigma of Room 622 Author: Joël Dicker with Robert Bononno (Translator) Genre: Mystery/Thriller Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Why I read it: Found at the library The Enigma of Room 622 was just that – an enigma. It has a solid… Continue reading

    Book Review: The Enigma of Room 622
  • Book Review: Rebecca

    Title: Rebecca Author: Daphne du Maurier  Genre: Romantic Suspense Rating: ★★★★☆ Why I read it: I saw the movie on Netflix and wanted to read the book For those who enjoy classic novels, such as Jane Eyre and Pride &… Continue reading

    Book Review: Rebecca
  • Book Review: Promises and Politics, Another Murder

    Title: Promises and Politics, Another Murder Author: Christa Nardi Genre: Cozy Mystery Rating: ★★★☆☆ Why I read it: A free Reedsy Discovery Advanced Review Copy Publish Date: May 26, 2025 Read on Reedsy Discovery At the engagement party of his… Continue reading

    Book Review: Promises and Politics, Another Murder
  • Book Review: Confessions

    Title: Confessions Author: Kanae Minato with Stephen Snyder (Translator) Genre: Mystery, Thriller Rating: ★★★★☆ Why I read it: I honestly don’t remember why this was on my hold list at the library but then one day it showed up so… Continue reading

    Book Review: Confessions
  • Book Review: The Lovely Bones

    Title: The Lovely Bones Author: Alice Sebold Genre: Contemporary, Mystery Rating: ★★★★★ Why I read it: Gifted a copy and honestly I should have read it a long time ago  I love books that make me feel things. And this… Continue reading

    Book Review: The Lovely Bones
  • Book Review: A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage

    Title: A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage Author: Asia Mackay Genre: Mystery, Thriller Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Why I read it: Won it in an Instagram contest I had such high hopes for this book! Morally gray characters? Check. An ambitious husband… Continue reading

    Book Review: A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage
  • Book Review: The Escape Room

    Title: The Escape Room Author: Megan Goldin Genre: Mystery, Thriller Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ Why I read it: Book club pick for March I like to think that I am a pretty lenient book reviewer, but my choices lately have really been… Continue reading

    Book Review: The Escape Room
  • Book Review: The Writing Retreat

    Title: The Writing Retreat Author: Julia Bartz Genre: Mystery, Thriller Rating: ★★★☆☆ Why I read it: Book club selection for February The Writing Retreat follows Alex, a struggling author, as she participates in a once-in-a-lifetime experience – a month-long writing… Continue reading

    Book Review: The Writing Retreat
  • The Photograph – Part 1

    Rachel sits on the floor surrounded by boxes. On her new living room floor. In her brand new apartment.  Finding this apartment was a fluke, as Rachel hadn’t been looking to move. She had every intention of resigning the lease… Continue reading

    The Photograph – Part 1