1. The Maid’s Diary – This book is told from the perspective of a few different characters which can be a bit confusing if not done well. Thankfully this is very easy to follow and the different perspectives enhance the story. Kit is a maid for wealthy families in the area. She often sees the “behind the scenes” literally and figuratively for these families and begins to document her thoughts in a diary. When a crime is committed at one of the homes she cleans, detectives want to find Kit to ask her about what she could possibly know about the family. But Kit has disappeared and authorities can’t tell if she is responsible for the crime or a victim of it. Lots of twists and turns which kept me engaged the entire time! Rating: 8.5
2. This Story Might Save Your Life – LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book!!! Soooo different from anything I’ve read recently. The book is also told from different perspectives and different time frames which lead the reader to the present day but in a way that builds up so much suspense. Joy and Benny are best friends who host one of most popular podcasts in the world. When Joy goes missing, Benny feels desperate to find her but realizes there is so much about Joy’s life that he doesn’t know. The book moves along at a calm pace so I never anticipated that it would actually be a mystery. The story leads you to believe nothing sinister could be happening which is why this book felt so different. It also tackles a lot of heavy topics which added an emotional element that enriched the story tenfold. Truly one of the best books I’ve read this year! Rating: 9
3. Witness 8 – There were so many loose ends in this book revealed at the very beginning so I knew it was going to be a good story! I knew they would all come together at one point but I couldn’t figure it out until the very end. Eddie Flynn is a successful defense lawyer in NYC who got into this career path after a life of crime and conning. Because of his shady past, he has developed unconventional ways for investigating his cases and trying to get to the truth for his clients. His newest client is a successful neurosurgeon who is accused of murdering his neighbor. The neurosurgeon is adamant that he is being framed but Eddie needs to figure out who would want to pin this horrific crime on his client. It is a very dialogue heavy story with tons of backstory that can be a bit tedious at times but I still loved the story! Rating: 8.5
4. The Night We Met – I’m a huge Abby Jimenez fan so I had to read her newest book. It’s similar to most of her other stories so if you love her books, then you will enjoy this one. Larissa meets Mike at a concert one night and falls for him immediately. But dating Mike means that you will have to get along with his very close group of guy friends. When Mike is unable to help Larissa drive her mom to the hospital for a scheduled surgery, he enlists his friend Chris to help her. Chris is responsible, kind and the complete opposite of Mike. After a few times of Mike cancelling on Larissa for different reasons, Chris often steps in to help or meet her in place of Mike. It’s inevitable that feelings develop between Larissa and Chris which they both realize could devastate a lifelong friendship. Even though Abby Jimenez’s books follow the same type of storyline with the same level of predictability, I still LOVE them so much!! Rating: 8.5
5. Anatomy of an Alibi – It took me a bit to get into this book but it eventually hooked me. This is also a book told from various perspectives which kept me guessing about motives and perpetrators for most of the story. Camille is trying to get out of an abusive marriage to Ben, a high powered attorney with deep connections. When Camille sees the name Aubrey scribbled on a piece of paper in Ben’s bag, she hopes this is the cheating scandal that can save her. Camille goes to confront Aubrey in hopes of using this as a catalyst for divorce, but Aubrey has never heard of her husband nor is she in a relationship with him. Camille must figure out another way to escape and decides Aubrey can help her do this. I audibly gasped at some points in this book because I was shocked at the revelations – it will keep you on your toes! Rating: 8.5
6. She Didn’t See It Coming – Bryden and Sam seem like the perfect couple. Successful careers, happy marriage, young child – it all seems perfect on the outside. Until Bryden goes missing with no explanation or leads. Detectives immediately suspect foul play but without a body or evidence that Bryden was harmed, nothing supports that theory. Could someone close to Bryden have harmed her or was this the work of a horrible stranger who targeted her randomly? As the investigation gains momentum, secrets are revealed that paint a very different picture of Bryden’s life and the people in it. Another great mystery with tons of twists and turns! Rating: 8
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