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Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases by Paul Holes
3.0
What I liked:
✔️knowing nothing about the golden state killer (and being a Californian!) it was really interesting to learn from the serial hunter himself, Paul Holes!
✔️I highly enjoyed hearing about the Lacey Peterson case.
✔️Easy to read and follow. Not super technical when talking about crime scene investigation
What I didn’t like:
❌I’m not Paul Holes biggest fan 😂
❌I wanted more about the Peterson case. Now I’m off to find another book about it
✔️knowing nothing about the golden state killer (and being a Californian!) it was really interesting to learn from the serial hunter himself, Paul Holes!
✔️I highly enjoyed hearing about the Lacey Peterson case.
✔️Easy to read and follow. Not super technical when talking about crime scene investigation
What I didn’t like:
❌I’m not Paul Holes biggest fan 😂
❌I wanted more about the Peterson case. Now I’m off to find another book about it
The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger
3.0
What I liked:
✔️Similar atmosphere and character-in-a-building as The Paris Apartment and Lock Every Door. I love those types of books, so this was a good read for that.
✔️Creepy neighbors! Yes please! (No spoilers)
✔️The flashback POV was so fun! Another aspect in books I love. Well done in this book.
TW: miscarriage, infertility
✔️Similar atmosphere and character-in-a-building as The Paris Apartment and Lock Every Door. I love those types of books, so this was a good read for that.
✔️Creepy neighbors! Yes please! (No spoilers)
✔️The flashback POV was so fun! Another aspect in books I love. Well done in this book.
TW: miscarriage, infertility
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Miscarriage
Murder Road by Simone St. James
3.0
I think I’m learning this author is just not for me. I started this book for bookclub and then didn’t finish it in time, but I don’t allow myself to dnf so I kept going. It was interesting but I’m just not a huge paranormal fan. The suspense was good though and I did like the character’s plot and actions. It was good I guess.
Also reminder that I’m in the worst slump of my life so my ratings are always more negatively affected by that.
Also reminder that I’m in the worst slump of my life so my ratings are always more negatively affected by that.
Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar
4.0
As a former fan of 19 Kids and Counting, this was a highly anticipated read for me. I had first heard of this book release the day the 19 Kids documentary/tell-all released on Amazon prime. It was “fun” for me to read knowing all the scenes Jill was referring to, but obviously none of the content was fun. Especially for Jill and those she loves. This was really well done and a super quick read.
TW: sexual assault/abuse/child abuse
TW: sexual assault/abuse/child abuse
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
4.0
What I liked:
✔️unique thriller-type plot that I’ve never really read before
✔️loved the flashback story lines
✔️majority of characters were interesting and enjoyable to read
What I didn’t like:
❌I struggled with remembering the dates of the flashbacks, but you can blame my slow reading pace for that one😂
✔️unique thriller-type plot that I’ve never really read before
✔️loved the flashback story lines
✔️majority of characters were interesting and enjoyable to read
What I didn’t like:
❌I struggled with remembering the dates of the flashbacks, but you can blame my slow reading pace for that one😂
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
4.0
What I liked:
✔️The multiple timelines were great!! Especially when the past timeline was told by the perspective of multiple people.
✔️The history aspect of the maps’ histories. I now know more about maps😂
✔️the settings were fun and described really well
What I didn’t like:
✖️I still struggle with magical realism. I suppose I’m just too realistic lol
✖️Wasn’t in love with the main protagonist
✔️The multiple timelines were great!! Especially when the past timeline was told by the perspective of multiple people.
✔️The history aspect of the maps’ histories. I now know more about maps😂
✔️the settings were fun and described really well
What I didn’t like:
✖️I still struggle with magical realism. I suppose I’m just too realistic lol
✖️Wasn’t in love with the main protagonist
Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom by Gypsy-Rose Blanchard
4.0
Good insight into what goes through Gypsy Rose’s head about the situation. I’ve seen countless docs and shows about the crime but for once I’m hearing from the source. I’m looking forward to her future memoir, since this is marketed as a sneak preview. Very quick read. Read it in like an hour. Really good insight into trauma. I am still confused on how I feel overall about Gypsy’s actions. This book didn’t help me much on that front.
Let Him in by William Friend
3.0
What I liked:
✔️dark at the end and I wanted more of it
✔️I liked the family dynamics
✔️as a good friend on IG said, hereditary vibes
✔️I actually liked the ambiguous ending because I figured it out correctly 😂
What I didn’t like:
✖️the dreams. Boring
✖️the animal plot line of Black Mamba. Not spooky enough
✔️dark at the end and I wanted more of it
✔️I liked the family dynamics
✔️as a good friend on IG said, hereditary vibes
✔️I actually liked the ambiguous ending because I figured it out correctly 😂
What I didn’t like:
✖️the dreams. Boring
✖️the animal plot line of Black Mamba. Not spooky enough