Shae

Okay, so I had to sit and stare at the wall for a good 20 minutes after finishing this book because, wow. Just wow. Everything I love wrapped up in one intense read.

This book was practically calling my name from the bookshelf. I'd be lost in The Stand or East of Eden, and there it was, whispering, “Read me, Sadie. Read me all up!” So, when I had a day off, I picked it up around 3 PM and couldn't put it down. The next thing I knew, it was dark, rainy, and I was forcing myself to stop reading at page 237. I even had to ignore my family and my baked potato dinner because this book was just that gripping.

Without giving too much away, let me just say that Brother grabbed me by the throat and didn't let go. It's raw, emotional, and powerful, leaving me with a whirlwind of thoughts about family, loss, and the darker sides of human nature. It twisted my insides, broke my heart, and made me think long after I finished it.

If you enjoyed this book, hit me up with recommendations because I need more like this in my life. Ania Ahlborn has just earned a spot among my favorite horror authors, and I'm eagerly waiting for whatever she serves up next.

Alright, folks, let's talk about “Hallowe'en Party” by the legendary Agatha Christie.

I'm going to be straight with you. This one was a tough nut to crack. It's like slogging through molasses, and I only powered through because I had the haunting in Venice (the movie) to look forward to. Trust me, just watch the movie...

You know that feeling when you're hoping for a thrilling mystery but you end up with more of a puzzle than you bargained for? That's exactly what happened here. The plot was more tangled than a ball of yarn that's been in the paws of a hyperactive kitten.

So, if you're thinking about tackling “Hallowe'en Party,” I'm going to give you a piece of advice – maybe save yourself the headache and grab some popcorn instead. There are plenty of Christie classics that are worth your time, but this one, well, you can skip it.

“Creep” by Jennifer Hillier knows how to crank up the intensity. It's like a rollercoaster ride that goes from zero to a hundred in the blink of an eye. But honestly, Jennifer, I wish you took it even a little further.

And then there's the ending – it hit me like a plot twist I never saw coming. I'll admit, I didn't even believe him when he said that to her. & the fact that he wasn't lying! But hey, that's the beauty of a well-crafted thriller, right?

If you're up for a pulse-pounding, page-turning experience with an ending that'll leave you wide-eyed, then “Creep” should be your next read. It's that book that'll have you texting your friends at 2 AM saying, “You won't believe what just happened!”

And guess what? There's a second book in the series. Let's see where this goes