Rook- William Ritter

The fifth book in the Jackaby series is a must read!

Now that Abigail Rook officially has the Sight she has become the lead detective of the supernatural in New Fiddleham. Along with her partner Jackaby, she must solve the latest mystery while using her brand new abilities. Is Rook able to solve the latest case of multiple missing persons or is the Sight wasted on a once talented detective?

Rook is 354 pages and took me one week to read.

I’m giving Rook 4.5 out of 5! I love this series so much and wish multiple books came out at once so I didn’t have to wait for the next! if you haven’t read any of the series before, it is truly a must read!

Thank you, Algonquin Young Readers, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

None of This Is True- Lisa Jewell

When popular podcaster Alix meets her birthday twin at her 40th birthday party, she is surprised when the “twin” later approaches her with a podcast idea. Alix is told that her twin will be changing her life and leaving her husband. Alix agrees to record several sessions but couldn’t prepare herself for what is to come and how she his story would alter her own life forever.

“None of This Is True” is 386 pages long and took me four days to read.

This book was face paced and kept me interested the entire time. I’m giving it a 3.5 out of 5 for its intriguing concept and Lisa Jewell’s ability to keep you hooked!

Thank you, Atria Books, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Her, Too- Bonnie Kistler

Kelly McCann is known for her cutthroat tactics in the courtroom. She’s defended many high profile men being a accused of assault and has an incredibly high success rate. She’s met her match with the medical savior, Dr. Benedict. After a series of events Kelly finds herself on the side of the victims. How can she maintain her status of killer in the court while making sure justice is finally served?

“Her, Too” is 304 pages long and took me three days to read.

I’m giving this book a 4 out of 5 for this intriguing concept, characters that you want to root for and this story that will stay with me for many years to come!

Thank you, Harper Books, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

The Skeleton Key-Erin Kelly

“The Golden Bones”, a popular children’s book with a dangerous cult following, was published fifty years ago. To celebrate the anniversary, the author decides to republish with a special edition and additional clues to find the last “golden bone”. This is great news for the brand and the families pocketbook but places the author’s family in imminent danger along with exposing secrets that are better left buried.

The Skeleton Key is 494 pages long and took me seven days to read.

I’m giving this book a 5 out of 5! This is truly one of my favorite books I’ve read in my time as a book reviewer. In a story of greed, lust, violence and family, Erin Kelly manages to create a complex story that is both mysterious, creative and heart wrenching. I heavily recommend this book!

Thank you, Hodder Books, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

The Drift- C.J. Tudor

Not everything is what it seems in this new book by C. J. Tudor. A catastrophe has impacted the world and as we follow the stories of three characters, we see how their survival is at risk in this new and dangerous landscape.

The Drift is 337 pages long and took me three days to read.

I really don’t want to say too much about this book because watching the story unfold is part of the thrill! I’m giving it a 4 out of 5! I will be thinking about this thriller for years to come!

Thank you, Ballantine Books, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

The Sanctuary-Katrine Engberg

When a body cut clean in half is found in a Swedish town, the trail leads to a small island off the coast. Luckily the primary detective on the case has an insider on the island to do some digging. The heartbroken Jeppe is on leave but when his partner contacts him about this disturbing case, he reluctantly assists. He quickly realizes just how small the island is and that by following the clues he’s putting himself in danger of losing his life.

The Sanctuary is 324 pages long and took me five days to read.

I’m giving this book a 3.5 out of 5! I really enjoyed the plot and Engberg captures the small town feeling perfectly.

Thank you, Scout Press, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Everybody Knows- Jordan Harper

DISCLAIMER: “Everybody Knows” was one of my favorite books I read in 2022.

Mae is a fixer of sorts. The rich and famous (but mostly powerful) people depend on her and her agency to cover up scandals, prevent problems and take care of business. But after her boss approaches her outside of work to discuss a job and is later murdered, Mae knows that he must have been on to something big. She may have a skewed moral compass but she can smell a huge pay day a mile away. Digging into the job with her former boyfriend, Mae gets swept up into a dark world even she didn’t know existed. Will she make it out with what’s left of her soul intact or will she even make it out alive?

Everybody Knows is 339 pages long and took me 2 days to read.

I LOVE JORDAN HARPER SO MUCH!!! This book is such a great read and I’m giving it a 5 out of 5! He does dark and gritty books so well and “Everybody Knows” is no exception. I read it not that long ago and I already wish I could read it again for the first time. For your sake, please read this book, read his previous book “Girl Rides Shotgun” and keep your eye out for him in the future.

Thank you so much, Mulholland Books, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

The Hunter- Jennifer Herrera

Former NYPD detective Leigh O’Donnell is given a second chance when she takes a case with her former hometown police department thanks to her younger cop brother. Things haven’t changed much with the small town, but Leigh now has a daughter that she has to protect so staying in her old family home with her uncles seems like the best option. When she starts to work on the investigation of two dead young men found in a nearby river without water in their lungs, she realizes she was avoiding her hometown, not just because of her painful past, but possibly something even more sinister.

The Hunter is 338 pages long and took me one day to read.

This book was really captivating and I enjoyed the ride so I’m giving it a 3.5 out of 5! You don’t know who you can trust throughout the book which I always enjoy. I’ll be keeping an eye out for future books from Jennifer Herrera!!

Thank you, Putnam Books, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey