The Tx Lit Chic reviews of books read – liked, loved or disliked reviews are posted with all truths.
As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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So, this was a first on two fronts for me – my first ever audio book and the first book for 2025. I have to admit, I have come to love audio books for when I am unable to sit and read – driving for more than half an hour at a time, piddling around
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Secrets After Sunset Jessica Lynn Sorensen Read 12/16/2024-12/18/2024 Jessica’s enigmatic style of writing draws you in, hooks you then throws you on the wildest thrill ride of your life in Secrets After Sunset. Honestly, I don’t even know where to start with this one. Trying to formulate the words to do this book justice in
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Shaken -Jill Amber Chafin Read 12/13/2024-12/14/2024 Shaken will, without a doubt, leave you shook!!! Shaken is a profound and gripping exploration of such a taboo subject, child abuse and its repercussions, particularly through the lens of Shaken Baby Syndrome while addressing mental health issues of those around the children in question. Chafin bravely highlights the
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