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Continue reading →: The IT GirlA decade after a friend’s mysterious death, Hannah’s world is upended when fresh evidence suggests the wrong man was convicted. As she grapples with impending motherhood and old secrets, the narrative unfolds between past and present, revealing a lack of compelling characters and excessive descriptive prose. “In a plot rife…
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Continue reading →: One of Us is LyingFive students walk into detention and only four walk out alive. When one ends up dead, the rest become suspects in his murder. Set in a picturesque high school, “One of Us Is Lying” reveals shocking secrets and explores teenage duplicity. The characters, though archetypal, harbor deep complexities, making for…
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Continue reading →: As the Wicked WatchCrime reporter Jordan Manning takes on the daunting task of unraveling the mystery surrounding the murder of a 15-year-old girl, leading her into a dangerous game of uncovering a dark underworld. However, her reckless and unrealistic investigative approach, and the parade of dysfunctional characters, make for a frustrating and unbelievable…
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Continue reading →: All the Sinners BleedA historic first, Sheriff Titus Crown grapples with a haunting past while confronting a ruthless serial killer in the close-knit town of Charon. As the web of suspects unravels, the town’s dark underbelly is exposed, pitting Crown in a harrowing battle of good versus evil. S.A. Cosby’s detailed storytelling immerses…
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Continue reading →: If Something Happens to MeIn “The Night Ali Disappeared” by Alex Finlay, a haunting thriller takes readers on a wild ride through Europe and the criminal underworld. Ryan Richardson’s relentless quest to find his missing girlfriend intersect with the lives of a young deputy sheriff and a determined mob boss. As secrets unravel, the…
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Continue reading →: The Only One LeftIn 1983, Kit McDeere becomes the caregiver for Lenora Hope, the prime suspect in the infamous 1929 Hope family murders. Kit’s obsession with the case leads her to suspect Lenora’s innocence. The story is filled with quirky characters and a slow-burning plot that culminates in a lackluster ending. Despite the…
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Continue reading →: Waiting to ExhaleTerry McMillan’s “Waiting to Exhale” captivates with the intertwining stories of Bernadine, Savannah, Gloria, and Robin. Abridged on Audible, the characters’ struggles and desires grip listeners. Bernadine faces abrupt single motherhood, Savannah seeks true love, Gloria juggles business and motherhood, and Robin’s persona intrigues. Despite the abridgment’s brevity, the audiobook…
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Continue reading →: The Block PartyA web of secrets, betrayal, and murder entangles the residents of an exclusive cul-de-sac in this gripping mystery. With a slow but deliberate pace, the story delves into complex relationships and hidden motivations, culminating in an unexpected conclusion. The provocative tale offers a colorful cast of characters, each harboring their…
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Continue reading →: Watch It BurnIn the small Texas town of Edenberg, the drowning of Beverly Hoffman unveils a sinister underbelly tied to the popular personal development company Genetive, Inc. As the story unfolds through the eyes of Nichole, Jenny, and the late Beverly, suspicions and revelations drive the narrative. With a predictable ending, distracting…
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Continue reading →: She’s Not SorryMary Kubica’s “She’s Not Sorry” offers a tangled web of characters and a plot full of twists and turns. While the protagonist, Meghan Michaels, struggles to balance her roles as a single mother and nurse, her questionable decisions and complex relationships may leave readers feeling disconnected. The story, though initially…
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