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Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams absolutely delivered on everything I hoped for after loving No Exit—and then some. From the moment Tess and Allie descend underground, this story tightens its grip and never lets go. Adams captures the terror of caving so vividly that I physically felt claustrophobic while reading. I went into this… Continue reading Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams
C.G. Drews delivers another masterclass in gothic horror with Hazelthorn—a story that’s as hauntingly beautiful as it is deeply unsettling. From the first page, I was completely drawn into Evander’s lonely, claustrophobic existence within the sprawling Hazelthorn estate. Trapped in a locked room for years, his isolation is so vividly rendered that you can almost… Continue reading Hazelthorn by C.G. Drews
If you’re looking for a sweet, feel-good YA romance with major K-pop energy, XOXO by Axie Oh might just be the perfect cozy listen. It’s a light, heartwarming story about music, first love, and learning to step outside your comfort zone—wrapped up in a swoony, Seoul-set romance that feels straight out of a K-drama. The… Continue reading XOXO by Axie Oh
Strange things happen in Fell, New York: A mysterious drowning at the town’s roadside motel. The unexplained death of a young girl whose body is left by the railroad tracks. For Violet, Vail, and Dodie Esmie the final straw was their little brother's shocking disappearance, which started as a normal game of hide-and-seek. As their… Continue reading A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James
If you’ve been missing the deliciously twisted world of Brynne Weaver’s Ruinous Love Trilogy, Love & Other Killers is the chaotic little treat you didn’t know you needed. It’s dark, spicy, and wickedly funny — the perfect quick read to dive back into the Kane family’s world of murder, mayhem, and messy love. The Story… Continue reading Love & Other Killers by Brynne Weaver
When Poppy discovers unanswered messages from a charming stranger in her late sister’s dating app, she makes an impulsive choice: She’ll meet him, just once, on what would have been Dandelion’s fortieth birthday. It’s exactly the kind of wild adventure her vivacious sister would have pushed her toward. Jake is ready to find something real—and… Continue reading Dandelion is Dead by Rosie Storey
Gone Before Goodbye is everything I want in a thriller — twisty, fast-paced, and impossible to put down. Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben make a powerhouse team, blending his signature suspense with her sharp, character-driven storytelling. The result? A high-stakes, cinematic ride that hooked me from the very first page. The Story Dr. Maggie McCabe… Continue reading Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben
Everyone at Chantilly’s Bar noticed out-of-towner Camille Bayliss. Red lips, designer heels, sipping a Negroni. But that woman wasn’t Camille Bayliss. It was Aubrey Price. Camille Bayliss appears to have the picture-perfect life; she’s married to hotshot lawyer Ben and is the daughter of a wealthy Louisiana family. Only nothing is as it seems: Camille… Continue reading Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston
Katherine Arden steps away from the folklore and fantasy of The Bear and the Nightingale series to deliver something darker, more haunting, and deeply human in The Warm Hands of Ghosts. This is not a light read—it’s a somber, atmospheric story that blurs the line between history and the supernatural, between the living and the… Continue reading The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
Two years ago, Maria Fontana was the deciding vote on a jury that set alleged serial killer Wyatt Butler free. Now, she and her family are enjoying vacation on a two week long transatlantic cruise. But when passengers are discovered brutally murdered in a similar way to Butler's ritualistic MO, the ship goes on lockdown.… Continue reading The Stowaway by James S. Murray