Just a girl and her books
THE ANCESTOR | Danielle Trussoni 04.07.2020 | William Morrow Rating: 4.5/5 stars Alberta “Bert” Monte has received a mysterious letter addressed to Countess Alberta Montebianco and her New York address. The letter claims that she has inherited a noble title, money, and a castle in Italy. Bert can’t begin to imagine how this might be … Continue reading Book Review: The Ancestor
THE RETURN | Rachel Harrison 03.24.2020 | Berkley Rating: 4/5 stars A group of friends has reunited after one of them returns from a mysterious two-year disappearance. Julie went missing, was believed dead, and then suddenly showed back up at her doorstep. She can’t remember anything that happened to her for the last two years. … Continue reading Book Review: The Return
THE NIGHT SWIM | Megan Goldin 08.04.2020 | St. Martin’s Press Rating: 4.5/5 stars Rachel Krall is the host of a popular true crime podcast. For season three she has chosen to cover a live trial, which brings her to the town of Neapolis. This small town is at odds over a devastating rape case. … Continue reading Book Review: The Night Swim
THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES | Agatha Christie 04.30.2019 (First published 10.1920) | Vintage Rating: 4/5 stars Meet Hercule Poirot: A detective and Belgian refugee of the Great War who has settled in England near Styles Court, the sprawling estate of his wealthy, elderly benefactress, Emily Inglethorp. When Emily’s body is found the authorities believe … Continue reading Book Review: The Mysterious Affair at Styles
ASH MOUNTAIN | Helen Fitzgerald05.14.2020 | Orenda BooksRating: 4/5 stars Fran thought she escaped her hometown of Ash Mountain years ago. After her father finds himself ill, she is forced to return to the place she hates and care for him. Fran’s relationship is over and she hates her dead end job in the city, … Continue reading Blog Tour: Ash Mountain
THE GUEST LIST | Lucy Foley 05.05.2020 | William Morrow 5/5 stars Guests have gathered on an island off the coast of Ireland to celebrate the wedding of Will and Jules. Will is the handsome and charming, up and coming television star. Jules is the smart and ambitious online magazine publisher. Together they have had … Continue reading Book Review: The Guest List
REVOLVER ROAD | Christi Daugherty (Harper McClain #3) 03.10.2020 | Minotaur Books Rating: 4/5 stars Harper McClain has retreated to the isolated area of Tybee Island after receiving a mysterious phone call warning her that someone wants her dead. The call was too specific to ignore and too dangerous to not take seriously. The caller … Continue reading Book Review: Revolver Road
EIGHT PERFECT MURDERS | Peter Swanson 03.03.2020 | William Morrow Rating: 5/5 stars Malcolm Kershaw is a bookseller running a Boston-based store called Old Devils that specializes in tales of crime fiction. The last thing he expects is for the FBI to come knocking on his door. Years ago, Kershaw created a blog post dedicated … Continue reading Book Review: Eight Perfect Murders
GHOSTS OF THE MISSING | Kathleen Donohoe 02.11.2020 | HMH Books Rating: 3/5 stars Culleton, New York is the home of writers, artists, and unsolved mysteries. After years of avoiding her hometown, Adair has been forced to return after being unable to make it as a successful artist in Brooklyn. She moves back into Moye … Continue reading Book Review: Ghosts of the Missing
THE FORGOTTEN GIRL | David Bell 12.31.2019 (first published 10.07.2014) | Berkley Rating: 4/5 stars Jason Danver’s isn’t close with his sister Hayden. Over the years she has distanced herself from Jason and their family as she spiraled out of control. Now Jason finds his former addict sister at his doorstep with her teenage daughter. … Continue reading Book Review: The Forgotten Girl
