Always The First To Die- RJ Jacobs

Lexi had planned to never return to Pinecrest in the Florida Keys after her history with the Estate but she finds herself driving in the middle of a hurricane to rescue her daughter after she receives a frantic call. Upon arrival she relives all of the traumatic events that happened many years ago on the set of an infamous film at Pinecrest along with her husband missing from the estate a year ago. Lexi knows that seeing the place again is what is causing the PTSD-like reactions and that there isn’t anyone trying to hurt her again…. Right?

Always The First To Die is 280 pages long and took me three days to read.

I’m giving this book a 4 out of 5 for its great premise and atmospheric setting. I really enjoyed watching the story unfold and can’t wait to read more from RJ Jacobs!

Thank you, Sourcebooks Landmark, for sending me this copy!

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

Lacey

Beyond the Wand-Tom Felton

Like every 12 year old in 2001, I immediately formed a crush on Tom Felton that would last many years. In his memoir “Beyond the Wand” he opens up about his strange but normal upbringing thanks to his incredible parents and brothers that kept his ego in check. The many thoughtful stories Tom shares about his time on the sets of the Harry Potter films not only filled my heart with a sense of nostalgia but also made me appreciate all of the work that went into capturing a huge part of my childhood. Tom is vulnerable and on the verge of poetic in his description of his co-stars and life. It was truly a pleasure to read.

“Beyond the Wand” is 304 pages and took me two days to read.

I’m giving this book 5 out of 5 stars! As a huge Harry Potter fan it just brought me so much happiness to hear behind the scenes anecdotes and I feel like it’s a must-read for those who still find themselves re-reading and re-watching these beloved stories.

Thank you so much, Grand Central Publishing, for sending me this copy! It is truly one of my favorite ARCs I’ve ever received and will forever be special to me!

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

Lacey

Nettle & Bone- T. Kingfisher

Marra knows she’ll only have one shot to do what needs to be done… hating your brother in-law isn’t uncommon but when he’s a prince? Well killing a prince is a job for a princess.

Nettle & Bone is 240 pages long and took me two days to read.

I absolutely adore this book! I’m giving it a 4.5 out of 5! The cast of characters makes this book oddly heart warming and I enjoyed every minute of it! I highly recommend!

Thank you, Tor, for sending me this copy!

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

Lacey

Pay Dirt Road-Samantha Jayne Allen

Victoria, a local waitress goes missing in a Texas town. Her coworker Annie knows she would never disappear when she has a daughter she dotes on so much. Annie asks her former police chief grandfather to help her track Victoria down. Tracing Victoria’s steps may be the only way to find out what happened to her but is Annie ok with ruffling feathers in the town she grew up in? Is she willing to put her own life at risk?

Pay Dirt Road is 296 pages long and took me two days to read.

I found myself surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. It felt like each character was a real person and I could picture the whole thing playing out in front of me. I’m giving this book a 4.5 out of 5! I’ll definitely be tracking Samantha Jayne Allen’s writing going forward!

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

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

Lacey

The Fields-Erin Young

Iowa is known for its corn and when a young woman is found dead in a small town corn field, the town is an uproar. What impact will this have on the perception of the organic farm where she was discovered? With big tech breathing down the necks of smaller farms, the police are pushed to quickly solve the case. The local detectives start to uncover much more to the initial murder when more bodies appear. Will they be able to stop the murderer not only before more murders take place but also before more damage to livelihood is done?

The Fields is 342 pages long and took me three days to read.

As someone who has seen their fair share of corn, I really enjoyed the backdrop of this story. I’m giving this a 4 out of five! The location felt like it’s own character in the story and me even more excited to know this will be a series!!

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

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

Lacey

The Old Woman With The Knife- Gu Byeong-Mo

Hornclaw has a unique job for a sixty-five year old.. assassin. The usually cold woman is given an assignment that may be designed to be her last when she meets a young doctor she becomes particularly fond of. When it appears someone may be threatening him and his families safety, Hornclaw knows just what to do when she finds the culprit…

The Old Woman With The Knife is 280 pages long and took me two days to read.

It’s not often (I don’t think ever) that I give a book 5 stars but here we are! This book is equally action packed, heart warming, funny and sad. It truly is one of the best books I’ve read and I just love it to pieces.

Thank you, Hanover Square Press, for sending me this copy!

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

Lacey

The Patient’s Secret-Loreth Anne White

When a woman’s body is found on a cliffside by a local psychologist, the police suspect him immediately. His wife, also a psychologist, is distraught with the idea of a killer on the loose. Is this another murder by the “Jogger Murderer”? She’s especially scared because she’s been receiving threatening notes. Could her husband have killed this woman and many others and sent her notes alluding to her own dark past?

The Patient’s Secret is 391 pages long and took me three days to read.

This book is a real ride! I’ve become such a fan of Loreth Anne White’s books and this one has wormed its way near the top! I’m giving it a 4 out of 5!

Thank you, Montlake, for sending me this copy!!!

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

Lacey

The Night Shift-Alex Finlay

15 years after the famous unsolved Blockbuster murders in which four teens are murdered and only one survives, it seems there may be a copycat in the same town. The survivor of the Blockbuster murders has since become a psychologist to help those with trauma. When she is asked to help the current survivor, Ella can’t help but says yes. But helping this young girl is putting her right back into the headspace of the night she was attacked. Ella knows she won’t be peace until she finds out what happened on both of these horrific murders.

The Night Shift is 307 pages long and took me two days to read.

This book was so entertaining and I had so much fun reading it! I’m giving it a 4 out of 5! This would be a great summer read because it’s so fast paced!

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

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

Lacey