I currently have over 15 books in my TBR pile. Well, there’s probably closer to 1500, but there’s 15 that I have put aside (either in e-book or regular book) that I’m planning to read in the next month. The only negative thing I can say with this problem is that it makes me want to rush through my reading---to the point where I might not be enjoying them as much as I could/should. So am I complaining? Absolutely not. Am I wishing I had more hours in the day? ALWAYS!!
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
Red and five of her friends are taking an RV to spring break---it’s a good way to save some money, and it’s a fun trip. At least it’s fun until they find themselves a bit lost on a road, with no cell service to navigate forward. When they attempt to turn around and go back, they get a flat tire, which turns into for flats, which turns into actual bullets flying past their heads as they run back to the RV for shelter. It doesn’t take long for them to realize they’ve been targeted, and someone in the group isn’t really there for spring break. Although this was a YA book, it’s a pretty decent thriller. The characters were all relatable and I found myself quickly pulled into the story. I definitely recommend, especially if you’re looking for something that wraps up nicely in the end without too many loose ends.
Special Note: Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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During a severe snowstorm, Hannah’s boarding school is evacuated and she finds herself trying to survive the bus crash in the middle of nothing but snow drifts. In a separate storyline, Meg finds herself stranded with strangers in a cable car during a snowstorm, with no sign of help coming for them. In a third POV, Carter is trekking back to the ski chalet where he lives and works, trying to get to safety before the storm becomes impassable. How the story comes together for these three individuals, all facing dramatic life-or-death situations is absolutely riveting. How are their lives related and who will survive in the end? I wasn’t sure about this book at all, but it sucked me in and held me captive until the last page. Highly recommend, especially for a snowy evening read!
Special Note: Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Secrets Between Friends by Tracy Buchanan
Liz is back in Easthaven, living with her mother again but this time with her two daughters in tow as she goes through a messy divorce. When she finds out Tamsin is back as well and living at Lakewell Manor, Liz decides to reach out and try to rebuild the friendship she shared with her once best friend. Their initial meeting is promising, only for Liz to return and find that another woman has taken Tamsin’s place, using her identity and living in her home. For Liz to find out the real truth may cause her more problems than she can afford, but what happened to the real Tamsin? I enjoyed this book, even if the characters annoyed me at times. It held my attention and I thought some of the twists were well thought-out. At other times, I found myself wanting to shake Liz and tell her to think…but I guess that’s how it is with real people sometimes, too. 😊
Special Note: Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
