The Terminal List by Jack Carr A Mystery/Thriller, 2018 by Atria, 408 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Very detailed descriptions. This isn’t a negative for everyone, I know. But if you don’t like very wordy paragraphs packed with tons of details, consider this a content warning. Torture, which is a content warning of sorts. It... Continue Reading →
Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter A Mystery/Thriller, 2001 by HarperTorch, 418 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Plumbers don’t have emergencies? <laughs in plumber’s daughter> Some old school “boys will be boys” behavior that irritates (although it is called out by a character who also hates it). Dark and disturbing. I read a lot of mystery/thrillers and... Continue Reading →
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate MG Contemporary, 2012 by HarperCollins, 307 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Punctuation is accurate. That’s a weird thing to list as a negative but it’s a question I had. If this is a 1st person story from a gorilla, wouldn’t it be badly punctuated? Of course, he... Continue Reading →
Note: My book reviews will soon be moving EXCLUSIVELY to alltherightreads.com Make sure you follow us over there so you don't miss anything! Day Zero by Kelly DeVos YA Science Fiction, 2019 by Inkyard Press, 432 Pages What I Didn’t Like: There are parts of the history of this Dystopian future that are glossed over,... Continue Reading →
Let’s Bake a Deal by JD Cadmon A Romance, Independently Published in 2022, 160 Pages What I Didn’t Like: I wanted a bit more. I didn’t need it, the story is wonderful as it is and didn’t leave any open questions, but I loved the characters and wanted more. Fabian made me uncomfortable. I’m sure... Continue Reading →
Reprieve by James Han Mattson A Horror, 2021 by William Morrow, 406 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Come for the horror and you’ll find the pacing too slow. Is this horrific and thrilling? Yes! But it’s also taking you on a journey. It takes time. None of the characters are explored in depth. That is... Continue Reading →
Some of it was Real by Nan Fischer A Contemporary, 2021 by Berkley, 304 Pages What I Didn’t Like: I never like opening stories with the “getting ready” scene. But I will say it’s one short chapter and chapter 2 more than makes up for it. There are some grammatical errors here. Not enough to... Continue Reading →
