Tag: Book – Standalone
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Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir
Project Hail Mary is a dual-timeline type of story that focuses on Ryland Grace and how he goes from a teacher to the only hope mankind has to save Earth. Crazy, right? So basically, Ryland is a doctor-turned-teacher after he wrote a paper that insulted other scientists. He teaches young learners about science and does…
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Gingerbread Bones, by Lindsay Lovise
Book Stats Book Rating Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Spice: 🌶️/5 Summary & Review Okay, well I absolutely loved this. Being YA, I kinda thought this would be just a cute little retelling. But no, it’s so much more than that! I was pulled in right away. I loved the writing. It was so easy to get into…
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The Handyman, by Britney King
Well Instagram brought this book to our attention and it sounded so interesting! A thriller with a unique premise is difficult to come by, but this one had us sold right away. I mean, read the blurb for yourself (per Amazon): From bestselling author Britney King comes a hypnotic and terrifying psychological thriller about a…
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The Casual Date, by Alan Petersen
Alright, we’re back on our beloved thrillers! It’s fun to change up the genre in our book club, but we’re always quick to come back to thrillers. 🖤 This story was inspired by true events – the Kroupa case. For anyone who is familiar (Ronni), you’ll already know what to expect. For anyone who isn’t…
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His & Hers, by Alice Feeney
Well, our book club is known for its love of mystery/thriller books and Alice Feeney is, of course, such a well-known author of this genre. So of COURSE we decided to read one of her books! Honestly, the idea of comparing this book to the popular TV series was also a huge selling point because,…
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Ask for Andrea, by Noelle W. Ihli
It’s time for our next joint review! This book club pick was Ask for Andrea, by Noelle W. Ihli. This story follows 3 women (Meghan, Brecia, and Skye) starting from the moment they were murdered, all by the same man. They haunt him, trying to find a way to stop him from killing again while…
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Anatomy of an Alibi, by Ashley Elston
Book Stats Book Rating Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Summary & Review Anatomy of an Alibi follows Aubrey, Ben, Camille, and Hank prior to, during, and after the murder of Ben. This story jumps back and forth a lot, showing how characters met, what secrets they’re protecting, and what they’re trying to uncover. Ben and Camille are married…
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Definitely Not, by Rae Knight
Book Stats Book Rating Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 Summary & Review I was lucky enough to be chosen as an ARC reader for Definitely Not, Rae Knight’s newest book. This one comes out in just a couple weeks and if you’re into fun banter, unique characters, and an enjoyable story plot, you’ll definitely want to…
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Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden (no spoilers)
Book Stats If you live in the psychological thriller world, you have heard of Freida McFadden. Yes, she’s a brain surgeon; yes, she’s a writer; yes, she knew who Hudson was (IYKYK). You either love her or hate her; there seems to be no in-between on the socials. I love her! I find her writing…
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Lying Next to Me, by Gregg Olsen
For this joint review, we decided on a Gregg Olsen book! This book takes off right away. Adam and Sophie decide to take a little family trip with their 3-year-old daughter, Aubrey. While Adam and Aubrey are out on the lake, he hears Sophie scream, then sees her struggling with a man on the porch.…