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~*BOOK REVIEW*~ The Night You Left by Emma Curtis Add to #Goodreads TBR:  http://bit.ly/33JbUV2 #BuyLinks: Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z1QK5X Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2MrqD1u Kobo: http://bit.ly/2Nmuywe 4 **** This would have been a 3 star read but because of its storyline, level of excitement and tenseness, I’ve given it a 4.  The reason for my hesitation is because none of the characters were likeable. I didn’t feel any kind of connection to them including Grace... who was really the major victim in all of this. I hated Douglas, hated Anna, hated Cora and Tim. Can’t really judge on Nick because he was barely in it. The only really likeable character was Lottie, the child. She didn’t do anything wrong.  This whole story felt a bit like a loose cannon and so many things were going on it was a bit of a mind game. Which is good, but at the same time it was hard to keep up. But, the story was interesting, it was almost, ...

~* BOOK REVIEW *~ The Perfect Lie by Karen Osman Add to #Goodreads TBR ↓ http://bit.ly/2KZQkVu #BuyLink ↓ Amazon US: https://amzn.to/33wCYXB Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Y2fIkh Kobo: http://bit.ly/2NRI9NN Google Play: http://bit.ly/2LT6KPS 4 **** The last book I read from Karen Osman was beyond amazing, but this one was a bit of a let down for me. Mainly because the way it was written and the way it was portrayed. The story kept switching directions in the middle a scene... I honestly thought my brain was getting whiplash and it was quite confusing. The storyline itself was really good, well put together and interesting, thrilling, but it was the best part of the whole book. I couldn't relate to any of the characters and I really did like Claire, felt her pain, 'til the end where I just wanted to throat punch her myself. I love how the story deceives you and how edgy it can be. I hate Chris, what kind of a husband is he...

~*BOOK REVIEW*~ Who Killed Ruby? By Camilla Way Add to #Goodreads TBR: http://bit.ly/2Z0PNWy #BuyLinks: Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z0YUKQ Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2GX3FL9 Kobo: http://bit.ly/2Ksi58f 5 ***** WARNING!!! This books is incredibly tense, full of heart pounding suspense and careful clue searching. This will have you on the edge of your seats, wanting to scream at the characters. You’ll have the urge to flip to the end to find out who the heck killed Ruby. But don’t!!! The tenseness, the suspense and the twisty-turns are well worth the wait! I think the above statement shows how I felt throughout this remarkable read. I’m surprised my heart never gave out with how hard is was beating. Either that, or I’m surprised it never broke a rib. I found that everything around me faded when reading the words through the pages. I felt cold sweat dribble down my spine with how tense and unnerving this story is. This author is inc...

~*BOOK REVIEW*~ What She Found in the Woods by Josephine Angelini Add to #Goodreads TBR: http://bit.ly/2KtL5LU #BuyLinks: Amazon US: https://amzn.to/33bX7lu Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2ZADrph 4 **** For most of this story I was stuck on a 3/3.5 star rating because I didn’t feel like a psychological thriller. Mainly because it’s completely different to any I’ve read before... which is nice, refreshing, but not completely in a good way. Unfortunately, this has a level of bore to it for the most part, though the author’s style of writing was amazing and totally engaging, I just felt there was something off about this story. It’s kinda like, serial killer meet jungle book to be honest.  There wasn’t really any fault in the characters. I mean, Magda/Lena was thoroughly thought out and written, I could picture her completely and I felt like I was her brain for the most part. Bo was fab, he’s like every girl’s wet dream except for the fact ...

~*BOOK REVIEW*~ The Girl I Used To Know by Faith Hogan Add to #Goodreads TBR: http://bit.ly/2JLB7Xa #BuyLinks: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JF2sLJ Kobo: http://bit.ly/2W78zzb Google Play: http://bit.ly/2Wo4qWD 5 ***** I’m lost for words. This book was so beautiful, heart-wrenching, emotionally charged and enigmatic! The feelings that flooded me with each page was all-consuming. The words were to beautifully and intricately put together and pulls the reader in, makes you feel as if you’re part of Ireland - whether in Ballycove or on Swift Square in Dublin, it doesn’t matter. I’m in awe of this author’s fabulous penmanship and how she creates these characters and brings them to life.  The characters were fantastic to read about, though Amanda started off as a snobby, upper-class woman but she ends up being someone likeable, happy and content in life. Tess is my spirit woman, she’s feisty and independent but also, in the end, caring a...

~*BOOK REVIEW*~ Stop at Nothing by Tammy Cohen Add to #Goodreads TBR: http://bit.ly/2SvA00n #BuyLinks: Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2LyDwGG Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2SC0ddT 4.5 ***** Suspenseful, intense, puzzling, gritty, gripping.... these are just a few words to describe this book. It was extremely detailed, well written and full of twists and turns you won’t see coming! This is a psychological thriller at its best.  I have knocked half a star off because in some places it seemed to just drone on and get repetitive, which in turn made little bits just too boring. But the ending truly made up for it. I just felt some information and things said from Tessa were just unnecessary.  The story from start to finish was completely intense. You’re thrown straight into the drama that kicks off the whole storyline. There’s no wishy-washy rubbish that slowly leads you in.. no, you’re thrown straight to the sharks and because this a...

~*BOOK REVIEW*~ Wicked Promises by L.A. Cotton Add to #Goodreads TBR: http://bit.ly/30zfU8f #BuyLinks: Amazon US:   http://geni.us/G6BWuUL Amazon UK:   http://geni.us/vZwm34D iBooks:   http://geni.us/6xPR1T Nook:   http://geni.us/ImL5 Kobo:   https://geni.us/5zW6TM Universal Link:   books2read.com/wickedpromises 5 ***** This series is incredibly addictive. I seem to gobble up the words so quickly that I didn't even realise I was so close to the end until it ended completely. It's such an amazing book and I'm so glad to get Summer's story. She's the youngest Stone-Prince, the quietest and the one the prefers the shadows.  The beginning of the story was absolutely heart-wrenching! For anyone who has been through what Summer does, and I've had the same horrific experience, their hearts will crumble for the character. I don't know how or why, but this author really knows how to make a reader f...