samfox's reviews
799 reviews

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall.

Theodora (Theo) is joining her fiancé for a visit with his family at a winter retreat. Between their suspicions of her and the web of family secrets, Theo is caught in the middle.

I enjoyed the twists and turns. The unraveling of one lie that’s attached to another. It’s a very intricate web. Sticky, messy and you can’t get away from it. I felt the author did a great job of balancing information, emotions and build up of suspense and mystery.

The narrator keeps you emotionally and mentally engaged throughout this whole story. She did a great job!

I feel there should be trigger warnings regarding certain circumstances. Above all, I highly recommend for a mystery/ thriller.

Unsteady by Peyton Corinne

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Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Kimberly Lemming has such a great sense of humor. I’ve enjoyed her books in the past and was eager to read her new one. The title alone cracks me up!

Dorothy is in the midst of her chosen career and on her way to a PhD. Out of no where, Dory is attacked by a lion. Thankfully she’s alive and quickly realizes she’s been abducted by aliens.

This was corky and silly. A ton of information for you to wrap your head around. I feel there were alot of fun ideas involved but the execution was off. It’s a bit chaotic and very fast paced.

I suggest not taking this story seriously at all.

Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for the opportunity to this arc.

The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy—and Why It Failed by Brad Meltzer, Josh Mensch

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challenging dark informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Before JFK became the 35th president, there was an assassination attempt.

This was a snapshot of back in time. Between the words written and the narrator, I could see different events play out. I felt as if I was there, in real time walking through the different situations. I understand more of Jackie and the stress she was under at that time.

The narrator gave us a good balance of interest and factual tone. He was not boring but intriguing.

I highly recommend reading or listening to the audiobook.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this book.

Shadow & Storms by Helen Scheuerer

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