Blagica Jankuloska
Can’t Help but Sing
I’ve had the luxury of being off work for the past ten days. Today was my first day back, which meant grabbing my phone and picking a book to keep me company during my five-hour shift. Creep by Jennifer Hillier was today’s pick. Tomorrow, I’ll be diving into book two, Freak.
While working, I tend to stick with thrillers—they keep me focused and engaged. Creep was another solid 3-star read. I’m still hunting for that elusive 5-star thriller this summer, but I’m not giving up yet.
The story follows Dr. Sheila Tao, a psychology professor engaged to a former football star—and secretly entangled with her charming, obsessive teaching assistant, Ethan. When Sheila ends the affair to commit to her fiancé, Ethan doesn’t take it well. At all. If he can’t have her, no one will. What unfolds is twisted, creepy, and uncomfortably believable.
For a debut, Hillier delivers. The writing is tight, the pacing steady, and the plot feels like it’s made for the screen. Characters are flawed but relatable, and the tension builds just right. There’s minimal gore or explicit content, which I appreciated—the suspense stands on its own.
As someone with a psych degree, I couldn’t help but notice the delicious irony: the two most damaged characters are both in the psychology field. Not surprising. Those who can’t do, teach—and apparently, those who can’t heal, treat. That little twist added an extra chill, especially knowing how easily someone with the right knowledge can get into your head.
All in all, Creep made for a compelling workday read. I’m on board for Hillier’s next—Freak is up tomorrow
Can’t Help but Sing
I’ve had the luxury of being off work for the past ten days. Today was my first day back, which meant grabbing my phone and picking a book to keep me company during my five-hour shift. Creep by Jennifer Hillier was today’s pick. Tomorrow, I’ll be diving into book two, Freak.
While working, I tend to stick with thrillers—they keep me focused and engaged. Creep was another solid 3-star read. I’m still hunting for that elusive 5-star thriller this summer, but I’m not giving up yet.
The story follows Dr. Sheila Tao, a psychology professor engaged to a former football star—and secretly entangled with her charming, obsessive teaching assistant, Ethan. When Sheila ends the affair to commit to her fiancé, Ethan doesn’t take it well. At all. If he can’t have her, no one will. What unfolds is twisted, creepy, and uncomfortably believable.
For a debut, Hillier delivers. The writing is tight, the pacing steady, and the plot feels like it’s made for the screen. Characters are flawed but relatable, and the tension builds just right. There’s minimal gore or explicit content, which I appreciated—the suspense stands on its own.
As someone with a psych degree, I couldn’t help but notice the delicious irony: the two most damaged characters are both in the psychology field. Not surprising. Those who can’t do, teach—and apparently, those who can’t heal, treat. That little twist added an extra chill, especially knowing how easily someone with the right knowledge can get into your head.
All in all, Creep made for a compelling workday read. I’m on board for Hillier’s next—Freak is up tomorrow