Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

Multiple people have told me to read Rock Paper Scissors and I understand why. I followed the false leads and when the big twist happened… I was shocked.  I had to recalibrate everything I had read up until that point. 

American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson

American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson a slow burn novel that blends an intelligence mystery with the protagonist’s personal reflection on her career and life. 

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby was so well-done that I ended up reading a story I would normally not pick up, just to keep consuming the words. 

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a must for anyone who likes psychological thrillers.  I read a lot in this genre, and I was hooked by the writing, genuinely surprised by the twist, and finished reading in 24 hours. 

Freak by Jennifer Hillier

In Jennifer Hillier’s second novel, Freak (Creep #2), we resume the storyline of her prior novel, Creep.  Let me say now that if you don’t want any spoilers for Creep, do NOT read the publisher’s description of Freak.  I’ll keep this review spoiler-free and suggest you read the books as a pair.

The Prisoner by B.A. Paris

The Prisoner by B.A. Paris had my attention from the first page.  The book opens with a first-hand account of a woman, Amelie, being abducted and I was immediately intrigued with the way she was processing the information. 

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson was both tense and heartbreaking, which I am coming to find is a specialty of the author.  In this novel we meet Claudia, a teenager in Washington D.C. who is trying to find her missing friend, Monday. 

Creep by Jennifer Hillier

After reading three of Jennifer Hillier’s recent psychological thrillers, I knew I had to go back and read her first book, Creep.  She first published this novel in 2012 and it delivers on mystery, tension, and disturbing events – much like her more current works.

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

Allegedly is yet another Tiffany D. Jackson book that had my complete attention.  In it we meet Mary, a fifteen-year-old girl who is in the care of a state-run home after serving six years in juvenile detention.  When she was 9 years old, the 3-month-old baby that her mother was babysitting was murdered … and all signs pointed to Mary. 

These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant

This novel was not what I expected, in the most wonderful way.  These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant is set in the Appalachian woods, a place I spent nearly 4 and a half months hiking through, so it immediately intrigued me when I read the book description.