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How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent
4.0
Kitty Collins is a bad ass with a mission. She is a Dexter-esque vigilante who makes Tinder her hunting grounds. And she’s also a well known influencer - so keeping up appearances is a must!
This debut novel takes us along for the ride as we experience Kitty’s internal struggles, friendships, and relationships. More and more unfolds with each new chapter. We slowly find out how killing comes so easily while also seeing a romance blossom - two things that don’t seem like they’d go together, but they do in this book!
I will say, I was not fully expecting the twist that occurred at the end. My mind had crafted an alternate ending, but I was pleasantly surprised! (I won’t spoil it, of course)
I definitely recommend this one for those who love mystery/crime type novels and for those who love giving new authors a go!
This debut novel takes us along for the ride as we experience Kitty’s internal struggles, friendships, and relationships. More and more unfolds with each new chapter. We slowly find out how killing comes so easily while also seeing a romance blossom - two things that don’t seem like they’d go together, but they do in this book!
I will say, I was not fully expecting the twist that occurred at the end. My mind had crafted an alternate ending, but I was pleasantly surprised! (I won’t spoil it, of course)
I definitely recommend this one for those who love mystery/crime type novels and for those who love giving new authors a go!
The Unbalanced Equation by H.L. Macfarlane
4.0
Liz and Tom have essentially a love/hate relationship, though it is designed that way by Tom himself. Liz is determined to keep him an enemy, but fate has other ideas. ♡︎
This enemies to lovers STEM rom-com is told from both points of view & was such a steamy read. I love novels set in other places besides the US because it exposes me to other cultures. And I love reading both sides of the love story.
Highly recommend for those wanting to add to their romance novel collection!
This enemies to lovers STEM rom-com is told from both points of view & was such a steamy read. I love novels set in other places besides the US because it exposes me to other cultures. And I love reading both sides of the love story.
Highly recommend for those wanting to add to their romance novel collection!
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
4.0
Houses remember - a line repeated throughout the novel that seems to imply that history will repeat itself in someway.
The story jumps back and forth in time, from the 70s to the present. Two sets of friends living nearly similar lives. Emily and Chess, our main and present day characters, research the history of Villa Aesta, the brutal murder that occurred there, and the lives of Mari and Lara. Emily finds herself relating to Mari and seeing Chess in Lara.
The book kept me intrigued as bits and pieces of Mari’s story were introduced. I found myself questioning whether or not I was reading through Emily’s perspective or Mari’s. Now, this could’ve been my mom brain at work and all of the distractions that come with a full house, but there also wasn’t a large separation of the storylines. I wish Mari’s POV had been a separate chapter than Emily’s.
Overall, it was a great story and I definitely recommend this one!
The story jumps back and forth in time, from the 70s to the present. Two sets of friends living nearly similar lives. Emily and Chess, our main and present day characters, research the history of Villa Aesta, the brutal murder that occurred there, and the lives of Mari and Lara. Emily finds herself relating to Mari and seeing Chess in Lara.
The book kept me intrigued as bits and pieces of Mari’s story were introduced. I found myself questioning whether or not I was reading through Emily’s perspective or Mari’s. Now, this could’ve been my mom brain at work and all of the distractions that come with a full house, but there also wasn’t a large separation of the storylines. I wish Mari’s POV had been a separate chapter than Emily’s.
Overall, it was a great story and I definitely recommend this one!
The Night Shift by Alex Finlay
5.0
I nearly finished this in one evening - but alas, I was exhausted and the fact I had 30 minutes left in the book would not keep my eyes open.
But WOW. I’m glad I saved the last 30 minutes for a more alert approach. I was able to really soak in the final twist in the story.
I love a good thriller and this one kept me locked in until the very end. I will say that the killer was my top prospect, but I still enjoyed every little detail that came up.
But WOW. I’m glad I saved the last 30 minutes for a more alert approach. I was able to really soak in the final twist in the story.
I love a good thriller and this one kept me locked in until the very end. I will say that the killer was my top prospect, but I still enjoyed every little detail that came up.
Resting Scrooge Face by Meghan Quinn
3.0
This was a cute short story! Though I feel like it might have been better told if each chapter was a new letter. The relationship felt very rushed (I know, I know - short story) and then boom - book done.
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
4.0
At this point, the movie is well known. I personally haven’t seen it, but I know what happens. So I was prepared for the ending, to say the least.
I was left wanting more. More details of the budding love, not just the planning of trips that may or may not happen. Most of the novel she is dating Patrick and then the final 10%, she’s confessing her love for Will. And yes - while I saw it coming, there wasn’t a true build up to it. It felt, flat? Anti-climactic? Maybe I’m alone in feeling that way, but I just wanted more.
I was left wanting more. More details of the budding love, not just the planning of trips that may or may not happen. Most of the novel she is dating Patrick and then the final 10%, she’s confessing her love for Will. And yes - while I saw it coming, there wasn’t a true build up to it. It felt, flat? Anti-climactic? Maybe I’m alone in feeling that way, but I just wanted more.