lit_with_britt's Reviews (396)


The Final Sentence by Nicole Annbury is a gripping, fast-paced thriller that had me hooked from the very first page. The storyline is well-crafted and thoughtfully developed, with a plot that keeps you guessing without ever feeling convoluted. I was immediately drawn into the mystery surrounding Cape Ivy and the chilling presence of the Choke Mask Killer.

Annbury does an excellent job building tension and planting just enough doubt to keep readers second-guessing themselves. The use of multiple points of view added depth to the narrative, offering different perspectives that enhanced both the suspense and emotional stakes.

One of my favorite elements was the structure; short, punchy chapters that made it nearly impossible to put the book down. It’s the kind of read that practically begs to be devoured in one sitting.

Overall, The Final Sentence is an engaging, atmospheric thriller with fast pacing, decent character development, and a chillingly memorable villain. I gave it a solid five stars and would absolutely recommend it to fans of psychological suspense and true crime-inspired fiction.

Finished The Hunger by Alma Katsu and… I’ve got mixed feelings on this one. I didn’t know anything about the Donner Party going in, so that part was actually super interesting. I found myself deep-diving into the real history. 

The twisty, supernatural spin was a cool idea and gave the story a creepy, eerie vibe that fit the tragic backdrop. But honestly? I had a hard time staying fully engaged. Not sure if it was the narrator (I listened to the audiobook) or the pacing, but I felt a little disconnected throughout. I also didn’t really click with any of the characters, which probably made it tougher for me to get invested.

It wasn’t a bad read, just not a favorite. A solid 3 stars from me.

This one had all the ingredients I love… multiple POVs, layered timelines, and a cozy old house full of secrets! But this wasn’t my typical mystery/thriller novel. 

Here are things I loved: The quiet power of walking away from tech and social media? Tess… Yes please! And the way everything tied together in the end? Really heartwarming. Full-circle stories always hit me in the feels. 

Now the things I didn’t quite love: Some of the timeline jumping threw me off a bit, usually I can follow fairly easily so I can’t really say why this one was choppy for me. The vegetarian talk and census references left me waiting for an “aha” moment that never came. Maybe I just didn’t get it 

A little cozier than I usually reach for, but still a feel-good read that reminds you how connected we all are across time. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Embla Books for the eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Finished up The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory and I have mixed feelings. It started off slow (those long chapters didn’t help), but Jacquetta?!?  I was intrigued right away by her background and the hint of magic running through her story.

The pace picked up around the 20% mark, and I found myself more invested… but I still had a tough time staying engaged during some of the slower political parts. Listening on audio made it tricky… so many similar/duplicate names (Edward, Henry, repeat forever) and titles flying around. Even with a decent understanding of the time period, I had to rewind more than once.

It was solid historical fiction with some fascinating moments, but I’m not rushing to read all 16 books in the series. I may jump around and check out the ones that really interest me like Elizabeth Woodville, Elizabeth of York, or the Boleyn sisters

I don’t always love domestic thrillers, but The Last Wife totally worked for me. It’s fast-paced, tense, and such an easy read. I flew through this book! 

Right from the start, I had a feeling about Lachlan... There’s just something chilling about those too-good-to-be-true relationships, especially when you throw in weird rules, accidents that don’t feel like accidents, and a big, beautiful house that starts to feel like a prison.

The insta-love angle isn’t usually my thing, but I get it here. Olivia had already been through so much, and Lachlan really did swoop in like a white knight… until things got dark. It’s heartbreaking to think about how many people fall into one abusive relationship after another, just hoping this time will be different.

This one kept me on edge, flipping pages like crazy. A solid 4⭐️ from me!

I really wanted to love this one more than I did. The writing is beautiful, Kate Quinn definitely knows how to write a story, but The Briar Club was a slow burn that took me a lot longer to finish than usual. The long chapters (each from a different POV) made it harder to stay fully hooked, even though I understand the structure, especially with the non-linear timeline.

That said, I did love the strong female friendships that formed between the women of Briarwood House. It was inspiring to see them working (and surviving) in male-dominated spaces, especially during the 1950s, when society rarely gave them the credit they deserved. If you’re into slow-building historical fiction with found family vibes, Cold War intrigue, and layered female characters, you might really enjoy this one. It just wasn’t quite the page-turner that works for me. 


Was this great? Nope. Was it fast-paced and totally bingeable? Yep! This one was like ‘The Crash’ or ‘The Coworker’ for me… not the best but couldn’t put it down either.

I spent most of the book bouncing between a 2 and 3 star rating, but that little twist right at the end? Gave it the final nudge up to 3 stars. This was my ninth Freida McFadden book this year, so while she might not be my favorite author, she’s clearly doing something right to keep me coming back!

Would I recommend it? Maybe… if you’re in the mood for something fast, dramatic, and not too deep.

WOW! What a haunting, atmospheric read! The audiobook absolutely made the experience for me. That Scottish accent pulled me in and made the story feel so alive. 

Told from multiple POVs across 400 years, this one’s got layers. With only 50 minutes left, I was nervous about how it would wrap up, but it came together beautifully. I loved how the story wove together across 400 years, it really shows how the trauma of the past doesn’t just disappear… it echoes, sometimes in chilling ways.

Totally gave this 5 stars! It was eerie, emotional, and utterly captivating. Highly recommend listening to the audiobook if you can!

A book about books with a dash of magical realism?!? Yes please!! The Midnight Bookshop, where books literally find you when you need them most. I mean… the whole “you don’t choose the book, the book chooses you” premise? Spot on.

It’s definitely a little cozier than my usual reads, but I still enjoyed it. Each of the three main characters ends up with a book that helps them see themselves more clearly, and helps them break out of the emotional cages they didn’t even realize they were in.

Bonus points for the sweet Dolly Parton reference! Love a nod to a queen.

It’s not a super deep or heavy read, but it is heartwarming, magical in its own way, and a nice reminder of how stories can help us heal.

This book flew by! The short chapters and nonstop suspense had me hooked from the first page. Eddie Flynn is the kind of character you root for, even when the stakes are sky-high and the odds are stacked. It’s twisty and suspenseful!  I’m totally obsessed with this series right now…  so glad I went back to the first book to start it from the beginning! This book was very fast paced and intense, the courtroom scenes stayed excited and were not drawn out.