Tag Archive for: 4 Stars

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The Night Swim

The Night SwimTitle: The Night Swim
Author: Megan Goldin
Series: Rachel Krall #1
Genre: Thriller
Format: Audio
Pages: 344
Length: 10h 25m
Narrator: January LaVoy, Samantha Desz, Bailey Carr
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Dark Corners
My Thoughts

I thought THE NIGHT SWIM was an interesting look at the United States justice system in regard to sexual assault cases. The story felt very real, and the characters and situations seemed believable. I also thought the connection between the current case and the 25-year-old cold case was interesting.

Even though the book is billed as a thriller, I thought it was more of a mystery as I didn’t get that edge-of-my-seat feeling like I do with thrillers. I wanted to keep reading. I needed to know if the perpetrators were convicted and the victims received justice.

Under One Roof

Under One RoofTitle: Under One Roof
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: STEMinist Novellas #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 112
Length: 3h 38m
Narrator: Emma Wilder
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Below Zero, Stuck with You
My Thoughts

I read the STEMinist Novellas out of order and started with the third one first. Thankfully, you can read these in any order.

I loved BELOW ZERO and I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy UNDER ONE ROOF as much, but I did. I loved both Liam and Mara. I loved the forced proximity trope, their chemistry, and banter. It was a fun read. I still want more! (This is why I don’t read short stories very often.)

Below Zero

Below ZeroTitle: Below Zero
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: STEMinist Novellas #3
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 112
Length: 3h 42m
Narrator: Savannah Peachwood
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Under One Roof, Stuck with You
My Thoughts

I want more! I loved Hannah and Ian, and their story. I loved the setting and the idea of him rescuing her. I wish there was more to their story and relationship. Since this was a short story, Hazelwood did a great job of sharing the most important parts.

Also, I didn’t realize BELOW ZERO was the third book in a novella series until after I read it. Hopefully, they can be read out of order.

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The Memo

The MemoTitle: The Memo
Author: Rachel Dodes, Lauren Mechling
Genre: Speculative Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 336
Length: 9h 22m
Narrator: Anna Caputo
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

Despite being disappointed that THE MEMO isn’t a romance (the audiobook was categorized improperly at my library), I thought this story and the execution were interesting. I also like the hopeful and open ending. The story reminded me of THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY, just much less profound.

A Killing Cold

A Killing ColdTitle: A Killing Cold
Author: Kate Alice Marshall
Genre: Thriller
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 304
Reason Read: Book of the Month
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My Thoughts

I really enjoyed A KILLING COLD. It was suspenseful and the cast of characters made for an intriguing tale.

I loved the setting and the unraveling of the story one thread at a time. The ending was a bit disappointing because I needed more comeuppance but it didn’t ruin the book for me.