ARC Reviews
Most of the books I get to ARC read are from Netgalley, some I get from Authors that have seen my reviews and wonder if I would like to read and review their book to. Netgalley has a very wide array of books, almost every genre is available. When you see something, you would really love to read and review you put in a request. If the publisher or author think you’re good enough, they will accept your request and get started. Netgalley really is all digital which I don’t mind but I would go absolutely nuts if I get to ARC read physical copies to.
To everyone who has let me read their Advanced copy; a huge thank you!
ARC Review
Such a bad influence – Grace Demyan
With this being a debut novel, I was pleasantly surprised at how good of a read this was. I’m always open to try new things and General woman’s fiction not being my first pick; this one proved I also kind of like this genre or it’s just the way Grace put this story together. I’ve read it on two sittings, only because I started it late last night. My honest opinion; Loved it, when you like cozy reads you should definitely give it a try.
The Graveyard Girls – Rita Herron
When skeletal remains are found in a little town not far from where Ellie works, her boss wants her there to lend a hand knowing they have their own sheriff but they don’t have the man-power to conduct the investigation needed. Ellie takes Cord with her to Brambletown since it’s a rural area and Cord is one of the best grid searchers. It gets clear that they are on the lookout for a serial killer.
Her last move – John Marrs
My second John Marrs book and what a story this has been. It definitely is a 5-star read and I’ll tell you why; I love it when a crime book has been written where we get the point of view from a police officer but also a point of view from the killer. It brings thrilling to a whole other level and you keep wondering who it is and why he’s doing what he’s doing. You can read a detailed review on my website.
What the nanny said – Lara Finch
This story is one with a dual timeline; part of the story plays out in the year 1999 and one in the present. In the 1999 timeline we follow a family and the events leading up to a murder and disappearance. The police interview was something else… The present timeline is about Evie finding out what happened, if the live she lived with what she thought was her mom was real or all a lie.
Richard Armitage – The Cut
A death within a group of ‘friends’, but every single one of them could have done it. Someone has been arrested and incarcerated for a long time. When he’s set to be released many years later; A film maker and an eye witness set up the making of a docu film to trap the one that really did it; to punish him for what he did.
My Ex-Husband’s Ex Husband – Rachel Cohn and Melissa de la Cruz
A friendship goes sour when both Audrey and Ian fall in love with the same guy; Beau. Audrey gets pregnant which makes Beau choose her. With Ian still in the picture as a BF. Once Audrey gets a divorce, that’s when Ian and Beau go exclusive and Audrey shuts him out. Until years later, when Izzy (her youngest daughter) is about to get married and Beau is AWOL.
Hidden Daughters – Patricia Gibney
It’s the fifteenth book in the Lottie Parker series with a whole lot of murder and drama. With Lottie and Boyd being on leave to attend a wedding in Connemara; Kirby has taken the lead in the new investigation in Ragmullin. With murders happening in Connemara Lottie weasels her way into the investigation.
The Silent Woman – Minka Kent
This book was such a fast read, once you get invested in the story you just can’t seem to put the book down. Jade is a well know biographer and has been hired by Viviette Westmore’s grandson, but within weeks they start dating and get married pretty fast. The secrets Jade uncovers have your mind in pieces. How can someone be this dangerous?
The Crimson Throne – Sara Raasch & Beth Revis
A book filled with magic; Alyth a leth that has been tasked with protecting Scotland and the wall that’s keeping Red Caps out of Scotland and the Seelie court. Alyth is a lady-in-waiting for the Scottish Queen to ensure her safety but that doesn’t stop the Queen’s husband from trying to assassinate his wife.
How bad things can get – Darcy Coates
This story was deeply disturbing but I loved it; Darcy Coates really is one of the best thriller / horror writers out there and I was able to ARC read her latest book. A secluded island, more than 700 people that are supposed to have the time of there lives, but it all ends in a nightmare.
Ella and the Maze – Selmon Beha
The story has been released on the 25th of April 2025. The category it’s labeled in seems wrong. It would be more for kids between the ages of 11 and 14 years old. Beyond that age I wouldn’t recommend.
AOV Lessons in Love – Ever King
This book is set to be released on the 24th of June 2025. The first book ‘Academy of Villains’ is available on Amazon; I highly recommend picking up this book. Both have the Greek mythology down and the storytelling is very good.
Chasing Shadows – Robert Bryndza
This book is set to be released on the 5th of June 2025. You guys, Erika is back! This time we will finally know what happened to her husband 10 years ago and how that case, that’s still unsolved intertwines with this one.
The last Resort – Clémence Michallon
This book is set to be released on the 7th of August 2025. It’s set in a luxurious hotel and the grounds around it and is a true murder mystery novel. It wasn’t my favorite but it wasn’t the worst either.
Twisted Bones – Helen Phifer
This book has been released on the 21st of May 2025. If you love a good crime novel and like a good story where colleagues actually have a good relationship with each other, where even in sad times there can be humor… You definitely have to give the Morgan Brookes series a try.
How to survive a horror story – Mallory Arnold
This book is set to be released on the 8th of July 2025 and is a must read if you like psychological thrillers. The escape room-esc setting is so thought out, I haven’t read anything like this yet so it really was kind of refreshing.
Run Ruth Run – Elizabeth Kaufman
This book has been released on the 29th of April and is a general fiction kind of book. After doing some fraudulent stuff Ruth has to make a run for it. But they don’t want her for her fraudulent activities. They want her for her Microchip.
Guess Again – Charlie Donlea
This book is set to be released on the 29th of July and you better read it because what a story this has been. A DCI agent turned ER Doctor but has been called back to do one more case. Find out what happened to the governor’s daughter.
By the time you read this – Brianna Labuskes
This book has been released on the 27th of May. When Raisa gets a letter in the mail in the middle of the night with the message ‘by the time you read this, I’ll be dead’. She gets a feeling. That feeling is confirmed mere hours later. It’s been ruled as natural causes but Raisa doesn’t believe it.
Arcana Academy – Elise Kova
This book is set to be released on the 5th of August. This book could well be the next Harry Potter as it’s packed with magic, only a different kind. It’s detailed, it’s thrilling and filled to the brim with fantasy. I think this one is paving the way for an even better second book.
The Queen’s Card – Erin Archer
This book has been released on the 27th of May. When Raisa gets a letter in the mail in the middle of the night with the message ‘by the time you read this, I’ll be dead’. She gets a feeling. That feeling is confirmed mere hours later. It’s been ruled as natural causes but Raisa doesn’t believe it.
To Hell With It – Claire Frances
This book has been released on the 19th of June and just has to be read. The amount of humor in this book is insane. I actually laughed while reading and that’s not something that happens often, normally a snort is all something gets.