2025

Books read in 2025

Grace, Nicki – The Darkest Damsel

****DISCLAIMER**** Both covers are for the SAME book. The author changed the cover but at the time of publishing this review, both covers available. The first cover will be the official cover – I love them both and had to include both in case anyone saw the second or received the second there would be […]

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Mock, A.G. – Now is the Time of Monsters

Now is the Time of Monsters A.G. Mock Read 2/27/2025-3/4/2025 From the very beginning, Mock captivated and ensnared me as Now is the Time of Monsters is not just another horror/psychological thriller.  It’s truly a descent into the darkest corners of the human psyche.  A deep dive into the very nature of reality, the fragility

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Dempsey, Christine – Echoes of Deceit

Echoes of Deceit Christine Dempsey Read 3/3/2025-3/3/2025 When you return to your hometown under the guise for revenge and find more than you bargained for, what path do you choose to gain closure? Vengeance or Forgiveness? Chrissy Dempsey’s debut novel showcases her writing talent, and she can only get better from here – which will

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Harper, H.E. – Petals and Poison

Petals and Poison – A Garden Gate Mystery –H.E. Harper Read 2/25/2025-2/26/2025 Petals and Poison – The Garden Gate Community by H.E. Harper cultivates attention for its mix of murder, mystery, trauma, love, heartache, and shocking neighborly antics.  This contemporary cozy mystery weaves in elements of psychological thriller, introducing us to the captivating journey of

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Weaver, Brynne – Scythe & Sparrow

Scythe & Sparrow -Brynne Weaver Read 2/22/2025-2/25/2025 Ta-da!!! It’s OVER!!!!! The Ruinous Trilogy has concluded, and I have to say I am so thankful. I had such high expectations for S&S and I think I hyped myself up too much – which led to major disappointment.S&S is a dark, stabby romcom dealing with past trauma,

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Summers, Nikki J – Pride

Pride Nikki J Summers Read 2/20/2025-2/21/2025 Summers has delivered what I will venture to say is her best work to date in her adaptation of Pride – one of the Seven Deadly Sins. This is my best piece of advice for readers – if you typically do not read the Forward, Prologue and/or Epilogue start.

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Hendrix, Grady – How to Sell a Haunted House

How to Sell a Haunted House Grady Hendrix Read 2/13/2025-2/17/2025 As I sit down to write this, I find myself asking: What in the blue blazes did I just read?  I’ve never seriously considered DNF’ng a book before – although I have had a couple of close calls – but this one came close to

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Crowe, Caleb – Never Let You Go

Never Let You Go –Caleb Crowe Read 2/3/2025-2/6/2025 This was the first book by Caleb Crowe for me, and I went into it without reading reviews to avoid any bias.  While I have mixed feelings about the book, there’s no denying that Crowe has a unique style that captivates readers. His writing draws you in

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Webb, Keeley – Whispers in the Wine Cellar

Whispers in the Wine Cellar Keeley Webb Read 1/6/2025-1/9/2025 When you first read the blurb for the book by the author, well at least my sick twisted mind, thinks oh this is the start to a good joke.  The premise, which initially might conjure thoughts of a punchline involving a florist, an estate agent, and

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Peter, Victor – Jake

Jake was the first novel by Victor Peter for me and little did I know what was to come. If you’ve never read anything by Victor Peter, let me say this, if you are not in need of psychological monitoring BEFORE you read Jake, you will definitely be in need AFTER!!! LOL Seriously though, Victor

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