Coleen
I was hoping for more horror action than the “ghost” of the grave digger. The “ghost” is probably a living person, at least that is what is hinted at. This made me think of Six Feet Under, so I liked that trip down memory lane. Although the Gold Family was a lot more successful than the Fisher family. Whenever the book mentioned how the dead patriarch Gregory Gold I was vain and wanted to live forever I thought about that part in the Fame song “I wanna live forever”. I was caught up in the family dynamics for most of the book. There are some truly unlikable characters and some endearing characters. I knew the killer wouldn't be Fiona, River's (MC) mom. I often felt Lisa Childs was trying to force us into believing Fiona did kill her husband which I didn't like. The underlying Spoiler DNA story was interesting. It was a recurring theme in the book. I also liked the small love story between River and Luke. If you like stories that talk about family dynamics especially toxic ones or slightly cozy mysteries this book might be for you.
This book was at times discombobulating as all fun time travel stories are. I liked that the MC “Little Cat” was unnamed but Commander Graham Gore gave her one. I liked that Graham Gore was a real person who knew Robert McClure “Robbie” the discoverer of the Northwest Passage. I'm VERY interested in the people who tried to find the Northwest Passage so this was right up my alley. I especially loved the part when Graham called Sesame Street (he doesn't like t.v.) “deformed monstrosities against the will of God”. I was happy about the love story between Graham and Little Cat. I liked that Adela was the main character from the future and the reason the Ministry even had the time machine in the first place. Even though it seems the time portal was not destroyed I have hope that the Ministry of Time will be made obsolete. Even though it was unwritten if the MC finds Graham I feel it in my heart she does. Overall GREAT book would HIGHLY recommend.
I liked the whole story. It took a lot of my power to not read ahead. The characters were great. I liked that Judyyta “Judy” found Barbara in the end. I also liked that Judyta didn't use Barbara to further her career. I liked that a lot of the characters were so relatable. I was poor with an absent mother like Louise. I didn't fit in and had trouble making friends like Tracy. I was even punk like Barbara when I was 13. I liked the planning that went into trying to frame John Paul the little heart on her mural. I wondered about the characters after the story was over. Did Louise get convicted because of the planted drugs? How did Judyta advance her career? Something specific but did TJ get the Hewitt land when Peter Van Laars II died? Worth the read. Highly recommend.
This book made me so anxious for Eve while reading it I had to put it down. It was so good. I was trying to figure out what was real and what was generated by the evil entity Thomas. I know everything. I liked that it had real life psychiatric issues like the Mandela effect and Capgras syndrome (where you think someone you know like your family or someone you're really close to has been replaced by a doppelganger). I felt so bad for Eve “Emma” implied “Alison”. The only thing that bugged me just a little was how much effort was put into verifying her claims. Like a forensic team being sent out or her parents being asked if she was their daughter. Still very good IMO. Read this book if you want to become a little paranoid. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
As usual Stephen Graham Jones did a phenomenal job. I liked that it was coming of age and revenge and of course I'm here for the slasher action. Tolly a 17 year old kid who only has one good friend Amber in his small boonies town. They go to a party one night and Tolly gets infected with the slasher bug. Maybe he was a secret slasher all along who knows? He was out for revenge. He had lost countrol of himself and couldn't stop killing those that wronged him. If you like somewhat introspective stories, coming of age stories or slasher stories definitely read this book.
This story made me think on what some of the characters did after the story was over. To me that marks it as a really good story. The story was a historical fiction about old Hollywood and the people in it. It was also about the biblical character Salome who I barely know anything about because there is not a lot to her story in the bible. Very well written and super interesting. It talked about things I had little knowledge about and usually don't think about and fully engaged me. If you like very well-written historical fiction or are even a little curious about old-time Hollywood I'd highly recommend it. Heck read it anyway because it was very good. 4.5 stars
The first book What Moves the Dead was a little more disturbing in a good way but this was still highly enjoyable. It talked about a succubi type being that attacked during your dreams. She was causing problems at the MC Alex Easton's home. It seemed a little less threatening to everyone because it was a slow-paced attack but still creepy. Overall I'd give it a firm 4 stars.
3.5 stars.I felt this book was disjointed. I didn't like the main character. He was written as if he were detached from his own story, but we were supposed to be interested. I was, however, interested in what it was about the “Horror Movie” that made it have a cult following. I did want the mystery of what happened on set to be solved. It's kind of a weird book but not bad.
Holy crap! What a book! It's the creepiest book I've read in my life! Bela is a girl who has a “friend”. Is it an imaginary friend? This book is told from the child's POV. I think that is what makes The Other Mommy so scary and menacing. Also Bela's parents aren't abusive but their confessions when they think she is sleeping make it more uncomfortable IMO. This is my favorite Josh Malerman. If you're in for a good scare I HIGHLY recommend this book.
This book is just how it's described a book for grownups who still look for the magical lands of their youth. It was wonderful and magical and even though it was more romantic than I usually like I had no problem with the romance in this book at all. I thought it was sweet. I loved all the main characters but Emilie was my absolute favorite. She was so quirky and fun. I liked the writing style and the pacing. This is my first book by this author and I plan to read her again. Highly recommend
I was enthralled with thos book. Told from mostly 3 different characters POV. They are former foster kids who are summoned because some human remains (bones) were found on the home of where they stayed when they were in foster care. The foster mother is cruel of course like a stereotypical foster parent. Even though I don't like stereotypes this was well written. I do like how the girls become sisters.
I'd recommend this to anyone who like a thriller. I will definitely be reading this author again.
A historical fiction book that has spiritualist who are sisters. It also has a Sapphic love story. The author does change character POV about halfway through the story. This book made me feel so bad for Sylvie. I really liked her character. However, Charlotte was slightly unlikeable to me. I don't mind an unlikeable character but she did rub me the wrong
This was my first Jeneva Rose book, and I'll definitely be reading others by her. This is a good mystery/thriller about secrets and lies. loss, and family. I think the pacing was good and the discovery of what happened in the past. The climax was really good. I'd recommend this book as long as you don't mind multiple POV
3.5 stars rounded up.This was a pretty good mystery thriller and the ending made me nod with knowledge of how I'd been right about Daphne being the killer the whole time. The middle of the book was slower paced but by the end with Hadley it had picked up again. Would be willing to give this author another go.
