Saturday, June 23, 2018

Review: The Inner Circle

The Inner Circle The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yes, yes, and yes I am completely here for it all. Brad Meltzer delivers a great mystery book and includes archivists. Now true story, I did not really know what an archivist's job entailed until reading this book. But trust me when I say they are so much more than glorified librarians.

Beecher is my new spirit animal. Meltzer really outdid himself with this character. Beecher gives me cute, nerdy, smart vibes with an all too caring heart. He's that guy friend that always wants the best for everyone but is also an introvert. And who can't forget the bad girl with too much spunk, Clementine? Her name is badass in itself.

Well, what I enjoy most about Meltzer's writing in The Inner Circle is how he intertwines history with fiction. The conspiracy theories are real with this one, or are they simple truths come to light? Secret agencies keeping hundred-year-old secrets, common people accidentally finding out said secrets, and foolishness and mayhem ensue. This book has it all action, mystery, romantic moments and more. I cannot wait to read book #2 in the series.

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Friday, June 22, 2018

Review: A Stranger in the House

A Stranger in the House A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shari Lapena delivers another great one. After reading her book, “The Couple Next Door,” I thought I had experienced it all. “A Stranger in the House” was quite the page turner. Now as always, I got the who did it question completely wrong; and I am ok with that. What draws me in to the story is Lapena’s writing style. You completely get engrossed into the story and forget that you are reading; time literally stands still.

Karen and Tom Krupp, this couple here is just weird. The story starts off fast and backwards. You get what was done but not quite who did it. This writing style is new to me and is starting to grow on me when done correctly. Lapena really sells the amnesia of Karen in this novel. I found myself reading and wondering is Karen faking, then next saying she’s not faking. I couldn’t decide I’m still undecided. But reading her experience after the accident, it’s like her mind was a character.

“A Stranger in the House” touches on so much like family, tragedy during marriage, neighbor relationships. Family and police. It was a very fulfilling read. There weren’t any slow moments and you really have to pay attention to all the characters because there are no throw away characters.

In my mind I feel as the couple in “The Couple Next Door” and “A Stranger in the House” are all living in the same neighborhood. LOL it’s just so much drama in what seems to be a quiet suburban area.


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