(linking up with Steph and Jana)
The End of Her – Shari Lapena // I was on a Lapena kick toward the beginning of December- what can I say, I really love the way she writes. She can get me invested in a book within twenty pages, and that’s what keeps me coming back. I loved the strong mom Stephanie in this book – she was a badass. But I also love an evil woman sometimes, and Erica served that up perfectly. A good thriller/suspense type book if those are your jam!
One by One – Ruth Ware // It’s ok to read books about murder and stuff during Christmas, right? This one took me a bit to get into – and some of the characters I got mixed up really easily. But the book goes back and forth between a chalet hostess that is hosting a company “retreat,” with a company named Snoop – and another girl who is part of the Snoop clan. It took me quite a bit to get into it, but about a quarter into it, I couldn’t put it down. If you’re normally a fan of hers, you’ll like this one!
Midnight Library – Matt Haig // I saw this book on the last SUYB (but can’t remember who!), and absolutely loved the premise, so I picked it up, and WHOA. I think this is definitely one of my most favorites I read in 2020. A girl gets stuck in a kind of purgatory in a library where the bookshelves are filled with every path her life could have taken had she made a single different choice. So interesting, and I absolutely loved the ending.
You Are Not Alone – Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen // I loved the last book I read by these authors, so when I saw this one was available, I jumped straight on it. It was such a good mystery/suspense story – and included a twist in the end that I never even saw coming.
the family next door – Sally Hepworth // This is the second book of hers that I read, and man can she just get you into a story. Another book on never knowing what is going on behind closed doors of a perfectly manicured suburban neighborhood. This one also came with a really good twist at the end!
When No One is Watching – Alyssa Cole // MAN, Nadine did not steer me wrong with this book! She told me it started out really slow, and to just stick with it, because it’s worth it, and in the end, totally right. A thriller based on gentrification in Brooklyn – and what some people would do to make a neighborhood just how they want it. So so good.
Yay, I am glad you liked When No One Is Watching, what a ride?! I love Sally Hepworth, I haven’t read that one yet. I am adding it and The End of Her to my list. I have Midnight Library on it after last month’s link up too. I enjoy Ruth Ware, I don’t think I have read that one yet.
I also read When No One Is Watching last month and loved it! I’ve been hearing mixed reviews on Midnight Library but your little synopsis makes it sound extra interesting — I think I’m gonna give it a try. Would love it if you stopped by 🙂
I absolutely loved The Midnight Library! So well written 🙂
I ordered Midnight Library last week and can’t wait to get it! I’m glad to hear it was a favorite for you.
I loved the premise of The Midnight Library, and the point it made, but the storytelling got a little…bizarre for my liking. But Matt Haig is great.
I want to read The Midnight Library so I’m glad you loved it. I have a copy of One by One that I need to read soon.
When No One Is Watching and One By One are on my TBR. I really enjoyed The Family Next Door. Unfortunately I couldn’t stand You Are Not Alone. It was disappointing because I really liked their other 2 books.
I love that you read so many thrillers around Christmas. I mean, why not? It’s as good a time of year as any.
I got The Midnight Library for my birthday (in August) and I still haven’t got round to reading it.
The End of Her has been on my list for quite a while.
I think Matt Haig’s is too but I’m not sure.
Those covers are so complimentary! When No One Is watching is on my hold list. Only 20 weeks to go!
I loved The family next door. Better than The Mother-in-law but I really seem to like Sally Hepworth’s writing.
I started No one was watching but I was too bored at the beginning and it had to go back to the library.