Welcome to my Book Reviews collection!
According to my mom, I was an avid reader as a kid. I can still remember picking up books in middle school and getting completely lost in them—mostly horse books, of course! Favorites like The Black Stallion and King of the Wind were always within reach.
But somewhere along the way, that love of reading faded. In high school, reading became more of a requirement than a joy. The assigned books didn’t resonate with me, and the pressure of tests and analysis took the fun out of it. I found myself turning to murder mysteries just to earn the points I needed, reading more out of obligation than interest. Over time, it completely drained my desire to read for pleasure.
And for years after that, I didn’t pick up a book unless I had to.
That all changed in March 2025.
Since then, I’ve been on a nonstop reading journey—and I’ve rediscovered just how much I love getting pulled into a great story. These days, my go-to genre is psychological thrillers. Give me a twisty plot, an unreliable narrator, and a story that keeps me guessing, and I’m hooked.
I get a lot of my recommendations (and some very helpful warnings!) from an amazing psychological thriller Facebook group I joined—and it’s been a game changer.
So dive in, explore my summaries, and see what I’ve been devouring lately. You just might find your next favorite read.
My Reading Year in Review
Every year brings new books, favorite authors, unexpected twists, and stories that stay with me long after I’ve finished reading. Here’s a look back at my reading adventures, one year at a time.
2025: The Year I Fell in Love With Reading Again
34 books, unforgettable twists, supernatural scares, and the year I rediscovered how much I love reading.
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- A.G. Mock
- A.M. Caplan
- Alex Michaelides
- Alice Feeney
- Allen Eskens
- Augustine Pierce
- B. A. Paris
- Bailey James
- Becca Day
- Boris Bacic
- C.M. Sutter
- Carissa Orlando
- Cate Quinn
- Chelsea Conradt
- CK Walker
- Colleen Hoover
- Darcy Coates
- David C Cassidy
- Eva Jurczyk
- Felix Blackwell
- Frieda McFadden
- Grady Hendrix
- Gregg Olsen
- J.R. Erickson
- Jack Steen
- Jason Rekulak
- Jeneva Rose
- Jennifer Hillier
- Jennifer McMahon
- Jennifer Moorhead
- Jess Lourey
- Joe Hill
- John Marrs
- Jon Athan
- Judith Sonnet
- Kate Alice Marshall
- Kiersten Modglin
- Lisa Jewell
- Lucinda Berry
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Mark Edwards
- Mary Kubica
- Mary Willis Walker
- Megan Lally
- Nicholas Sparks
- Nick Roberts
- Noelle W Ihli
- Paula Hawkins
- RB Schow
- Regina Wixon
- Riley Sager
- Robyn Harding
- Ruby Speechley
- Ruth Ware
- S.T. Abby
- Sarah Pinborough
- Sea Caummisar
- Shanora Williams
- Simone St. James
- Spencer Guerrero
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The Invited by Jennifer McMahon — My Book Review
Two intertwined mysteries, generations of family secrets, and hauntings that left me wanting answers. Here’s what I thought of Jennifer McMahon’s The Invited, including the characters, pacing, and satisfying ending.
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Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris: My Book Review
Behind Closed Doors was my first B.A. Paris novel, and it certainly won’t be my last. Here’s why this disturbing psychological thriller easily earned a place among my favorite books of the year.
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How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix: My Review
I expected a traditional haunted house story when I picked up How to Sell a Haunted House. What I got was something completely different. Creepy puppets, family secrets, and characters who surprised me along the way.
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Blood Bath by C. M. Sutter: My Book Review
I finished Blood Bath by C. M. Sutter in a day and a half! I expected Jade Monroe and Renz DeLeon to catch their killer, but this book had other plans. What a cliffhanger!
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The Haunting of Leigh Harker by Darcy Coates: My Book Review
Darcy Coates is one of my favorite authors, especially during spooky season. The Haunting of Leigh Harker gave me all the creepy moments, unanswered questions, surprising revelations, and an ending that actually made me cry. This review contains spoilers!
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Borrasca by C.K. Walker: My Book Review
Borrasca by C.K. Walker was a short, fast-paced horror story that completely caught me off guard. I thought I’d figured out what was happening in the town of Drisking, Missouri. I couldn’t have been more wrong! And that ending? I’m still thinking about it.
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The Dwelling by Judith Sonnet: My Book Review
I expected a creepy lost-in-the-woods story when I started The Dwelling by Judith Sonnet. What I got was something completely different! The monsters, the gore, and that confusing ending made this one memorable, even if it wasn’t a favorite.
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The Thing That Followed You Home by Boris Bacic: My Book Review
I finished The Thing That Followed You Home by Boris Bacic last night, and I’m still thinking about it! Between the creepy Appalachian setting, the mysterious eyes, and Ethan’s heartbreaking story, this supernatural horror book had me hooked. My first Boris Bacic book definitely won’t be my last.
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Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates: My Book Review
I absolutely loved Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates! This incredibly creepy story about a haunted winery, a generations-old family curse, and a woman determined to uncover the truth had me picturing every terrifying scene as I read.
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The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon: My Book Review
I couldn’t put down The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon! Between the 1978 and 2019 timelines, the mystery surrounding the children, and some incredible twists, this was one of the most compelling books I’ve read in a long time.
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The Folcroft Ghosts by Darcy Coates: My Book Review
I love a good ghost story, and The Folcroft Ghosts by Darcy Coates was exactly what I wanted! This short, creepy supernatural mystery had actual ghosts, family secrets, and two siblings I couldn’t help rooting for. A perfect October read!
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The Witch by Freida McFadden: My Book Review
I absolutely loved The Witch by Freida McFadden! Between the creepy old estate, the alternating timelines, the town’s history, and twists I didn’t see coming, this was one book I deliberately took my time reading because I didn’t want it to end.
