Play Dead by M. Boudreaux is a quick, compelling read with a strong premise and plenty of suspense. I was immediately drawn back into the Southern embrace of North Carolina (my home state), where the story unfolds. As a fan of psychological thrillers, I appreciated the tense atmosphere. Some may argue this book leans into horror, but I consider it a thriller—though that’s a debate for another time. There are no supernatural elements here, just ...
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Book Review: The Dead Girls Book Club by Zia Rayyan | When Book Clubs Go Off the Rails
The Dead Girls Book Club by Zia Rayyan… oh. emm. gee. I have words, unfortunately, and none of them are particularly kind. I wanted to love this book. The premise had me fully hooked. Secretive women? A creepy book club? Murder? Sign me up immediately. But the execution? Whew. This thing was choppier than an episode of Hell’s Kitchen during dinner service. The perspective bounced around so much I started feeling like a literary ping-pong ball. ...
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I have to be perfectly honest: I have no idea where to start with this review, so I guess I'll just begin here: Dun… dun… Dun… dun… Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun Get ready to dive into these shark-infested waters because, honestly, I was rooting for the shark to win in this book. Let me make myself clear: the characters in this book are absolutely revolting. I’m specifically pointing to Ellen— and I’m ...
