1. Margo’s Got Money Troubles – This book was an up and down roller coaster for me in terms of my enjoyment of it. I ended up really loving the ending but the story and some of the dialogue is strange. Some may find it quirky, but I found it off putting at times. Margo is a young college student trying to balance her academic life with her working life until she has an affair with her professor and ends up pregnant. With no support from family or the professor, Margo drops out of school and start working to provide for her child. But the only jobs available do not pay very well so Margo decides to try something completely out of her comfort zone and makes an Only Fans account. Soon the money is rolling in but Margo is conflicted with what she does versus how society views it. Margo puts a different kind of spin on her content and finds an untapped market. I like the overall premise of the book and how Margo deals with adversity and fights to overcome so many obstacles but the story did get weird at times so just know that. LOL Rating: 7.5
2. We Solve Murders – Frankly, I have no recollection of what this book was about because it did not keep my attention in the slightest. LOL As soon as it was done, I completely erased it from my brain. Clearly I am in the minority with this though because it is a best selling novel so don’t let my dislike of it completely dissuade you. Amy works in private security and is assigned to protect a famous author. Things seem calm and normal until a dead body turns up and someone seems to be trying to target Amy instead of the famous author. Amy reaches out to her father-in-law who is a former investigator and they try to find out who is behind this targeted attack. So many people loved this book but it was sadly not a hit for me. Rating: 4
3. The Return of Ellie Black – I enjoyed this mystery but did find it slow moving at times so it wasn’t my favorite out of this group. Ellie Black was a young teenage girl that disappeared a few years ago and then was found alive wandering the woods with no explanation of how she got there. Detective Calhoun is assigned to the case and struggles with trying to get a straight story out of Ellie. What is she hiding and why is she hiding it? It took me a bit to get through but overall was an interesting story. Rating: 8
4. The Perfect Daughter – My jaw was ON THE FLOOR at the twist in this book. It took me completely by surprise in the best possible way! Penny is a 16 year old with an unknown traumatic past and has developed multiple personalities to deal with her experiences. Penny was adopted into a loving home but still struggles with demons from her past. When Penny is found at the home of her birth mother, covered in blood and standing over her mother’s lifeless body, she has no recollection of how she got here and what happened. The evidence against her is damning but Penny’s family is fighting to give her the best possible chance of an acquittal. They hire an amazing lawyer and try to get her care from a licensed professional that can understand Penny’s mental challenges. This book will keep you hooked from the very beginning and stun you with the revelation at the end. Rating: 9
5. Night Road – I love Kristin Hannah books so I already knew this would be a hit for me. I didn’t enjoy it as much as some of her other stories, but nonetheless I love the way Kristin Hannah tells stories and this one was no exception. Mia and Zach are teenage twins that come from a loving and stable home. Lexi is the new girl in town and has left behind a ton of trauma in hopes for a new start living with a relative. On the first day of school, Lexi and Mia meet and become instant best friends. Over the years, Mia, Zach and Lexi all become inseparable and the closest of friends. That is until Lexi and Zach begin to have feelings for each other and this threatens the dynamic of their little group. A devastating tragedy puts this friendship to the test and changes the course of all their lives forever. As with all Kristin Hannah books, there is so much emotion in this story which makes it such a great read. Rating: 8.5
6. What Happened to Nina – This book is loosely based on the Gabby Petito case and was one of the best psychological thrillers I have read in a LONG time. Simon and Nina are a young couple in love and go away for a few days to Simon’s family’s cabin to enjoy some time together. When Simon returns home but Nina never does, Nina’s parents are frantic and want answers as to her whereabouts. Simon claims he and Nina broke up during their trip and he left her at the cabin. When Nina’s parents arrive at Simon’s house for more answers, Simon’s parents stonewall them and stand by their son’s story. The suspense in this book isn’t from the actual event in question but the search for getting justice kept me on the edge of my seat. I could NOT put this book down from start to finish! Rating: 9
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