Santa Muerte by Cynthia Pelayo is a gritty young adult mystery about how far people will go for what they believe in, even when death and violence is all around them, and both their nightmares and waking hours are haunted by spirits. Let’s dive in!
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[Book Review] An Excuse For Murder by Vanessa Westermann
An Excuse For Murder by Vanessa Westermann is a tense crime mystery with fairytale-like elements. Centered around a woman named Kate that owns a bookshop, who has dreamed about her prince charming. But she doesn’t need him to swoop in to save her when troubling things begin to happen around her. Kate can take care…
[Book Review] The Darkening by Chris Sarantopoulos
The Darkening by Chris Sarantopoulos is an eerie post-apocalyptic tale centering around a man with fading memories and a girl that seems to draw danger toward her. In this world, there are many dangers, but it’s not just the people in darkness that the survivors fear, it’s the light itself. Full disclosure: I was given…
[Book Review] The Night Swim by Megan Goldin
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin is a story that will make your blood boil! It’s about a true crime podcaster and her quest for capturing stories of justice being served. When she travels to cover a very divisive and heated case, she ends up getting in way over her head with a second case…
[Book Review] The Survivors by Jane Harper
The Survivors by Jane Harper is a stormy tale, both literally and emotionally. I adore Jane Harper’s work, but tread lightly here if you have a loved one with dementia or have dealt with unfair blame from parents. Let’s dive in!
[Book Review] Shadow Ridge by M.E. Browning
Shadow Ridge by M.E. Browning is a police procedural, heavy on the mystery, that is centered around a video game that changed everything. When a young man is found dead, the police are quick to label it as a suicide, but one detective isn’t convinced. She is about to find herself rushing down a twisted…
