I know Darcy Coates for her horror books and this thriller didn’t disappoint. Addictive and intense, it was impossible to stop reading. A tour group is heading deep into the snowy expanse of the Rocky Mountains. Christa is looking for a chance to put old ghosts to rest, but things don’t exactly go has planned.… Continue reading Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates
Tag: Mystery
Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban
A suspenseful locked-room mystery where, on a cruise, everyone is hiding something. I read this is a day. The style of writing is just addictive and once the story got hold of me, it didn't let go until the very end. The characters are complex, but I found the protagonist Jade a bit unstable. She's… Continue reading Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban
The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett
A great adventure YA novel with lots of action and romance. I must admit that romance part was a bit much for me, but I'll get to that in a minute. the Lady Rouge tells the story of Theodora, daughter of a famous traveller and treasure-hunter, who craves excitement and adventure. Forced to stay in… Continue reading The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
I honestly don’t understand the hype with this book. For me it was overhyped, filled with details and moments that just disconnected me completely from the plot. I grew bothered at some parts and had to force myself to finish. The characters are complex but mostly whiny, contradictory and very much lost in life, something… Continue reading The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis
Attention this review contains spoilers! It was actually going so so well… until the ending. It’s psychological terror in a creepy old town, with some very strange inhabitants. The perfect setting and a great protagonist. Welcome to Harrow Lake. Lola Nox is the daughter of a celebrated horror filmmaker, enjoying life by breaking all of… Continue reading Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis