Book Reviews from a Nerdy Knitter
Locust Lane by Stephen Amidon Published: January 17th, 2023 Format: Book Tags: Fiction, Mystery, Murder/Crime, Small Town | Synopsis from the Publisher | On the surface, Emerson, Massachusetts, is just like any other affluent New England suburb. But when a young woman is found dead in the nicest part of town, the powerful neighbors close ranks to … Continue reading Locust Lane | Book Review
Sense & Second-Degree Murder by Tirzah Price Published: April 5, 2022 Format: E-book ARC 📱 Tags: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance | Synopsis from the Publisher | When eighteen-year-old aspiring scientist Elinor Dashwood discovers her beloved father slumped over the desk of his office study, she knows his death means dire straits for the Dashwood women. … Continue reading Sense & Second-Degree Murder | ARC Review
A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin Published: March 29, 2022 Format: E-book ARC 📱 Tags: Young Adult, Fantasy, Mythology, Chinese-Inspired, Mystery | Synopsis from the Publisher | For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea … Continue reading A Magic Steeped in Poison | ARC Review
The Red Palace by June Hur Published: January 25, 2022 Format: E-book 📱 Tags: YA, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Korean Lit, Thriller, Romance | Synopsis from the Publisher | Joseon (Korea), 1758. There are few options available to illegitimate daughters in the capital city, but through hard work and study, eighteen-year-old Hyeon has earned a position as a … Continue reading The Red Palace | ARC Review
As many of you know, I'm fond of reading challenges. I try to do at least one every year. This year, I was planning on taking it easy and just reading whatever the heck I wanted, but then I stumbled across Rick Mills' reading challenges, specifically the Beachcomber Mystery Reading Challenge, which focuses on collecting … Continue reading 2022 Beachcomber Mystery Reading Challenge – Updated 4/9
Locked-Room/Isolated Murder-Mysteries I love reading mysteries, whether they be cozy or thrilling, I just find the genre so much fun to read. There are many sub-genres to mysteries, but today I want to recommend some really good locked-room/isolated mysteries. Sometimes these mysteries are more fun, almost because they are like a puzzle. There are a … Continue reading Locked-Room/Isolated Murder-Mysteries | What to Read Wednesdays
The Forest of Stolen Girls by June Hur Published: April 20 2021 Format: eBook (ARC) Tags: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, Sisters | Synopsis from the Publisher | Hwani's family has never been the same since she and her younger sister went missing and were later found unconscious in the forest, near a gruesome crime scene. The … Continue reading The Forest of Stolen Girls | ARC Review
Pride & Premeditation by Tirzah Price Published: April 6 2021 Format: eBook (ARC) Tags: Young Adult, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Retellings, Romance | Synopsis from the Publisher | When a scandalous murder shocks London high society, seventeen-year-old aspiring lawyer Lizzie Bennet seizes the opportunity to prove herself, despite the interference of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the stern young heir … Continue reading Pride & Premeditation | ARC Review
Published: March 13 2018 Pages: 345 Format: Hardback (Library Copy) Tags: Contemporary, Mystery/Thriller, Multiple-PoV, Unreliable Narrator | Synopsis from the Publisher | Cassandra Bowden is no stranger to hungover mornings. She's a binge drinker, her job with the airline making it easy to find adventure, and the occasional blackouts seem to be inevitable. She lives … Continue reading The Flight Attendant | Quick Take Review
Published: January 28 2020 Pages: 336 Format: Ebook (ARC copy) Tags: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Mystery | Synopsis From the Publisher | Way up in the Swiss mountains, there's an old grand hotel steeped in tradition and faded splendor. Once a year, when the famous New Year's Eve Ball takes place and guests from all … Continue reading A Castle in the Clouds Reviewed | Definitely Worth the Read
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