Tag: Mystery

REVIEW: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

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Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
Duration: 384 pages
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Synopsis

Jules Larson was struggling after losing her job and her boyfriend within the same day. Desperate for a new job while living off of her friends couch, she finds a job that seems too good to be true – an apartment sitter at the most prestigious apartment building in NYC that pays really well. She would be a fool not to take it. The first day she moved in she met another apartment sitter named Ingrid who tells her that she’s starting to feel uneasy and terrified at night. What could possibly going on at the Bartholomew?

Review

I loved this book from start to finish. It drew me in with the grandeur of living at the Bartholomew and how this girl with hardships got an opportunity of a lifetime. Then when things started to get creepy and unsettling – I couldn’t put the book down. Especially near the end when you discover what is actually going on there – I was in absolute shock. I could not have guessed about what was going on. I cannot wait to read Riley’s other books – which I heard are all fantastic.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

WWW Wednesday 4

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I’m a little late to writing this post BUT – this is one of my favorite posts to write so I still wanted to do it anyways!

What I am currently reading

Across the Universe by Beth Revis
For a book battle I needed to read a book about space. One of my teammates suggested this book. I just started the audiobook a couple days ago and it’s pretty interesting! It’s about a family who gets frozen so they can travel 301 years to somewhere in space to get more natural resources for Earth.
The Selection by Kiera Cass
I have been hesitating to read this book for awhile. What was holding me back was the main characters name – America Singer. I thought it sounded lame. BUT I’m really enjoying this book (and I couldn’t put it down enough last night to write this post).

What I recently finished

Always Never Yours by Emily Wibberly

I thought this book looked intriguing based on how beautiful the cover is. I enjoyed some parts of it but I also think I’m too old when I read a YA book with a main character who complains a lot.

The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

I thought this book was fascinating and well written to keep the reader involved in learning more. It’s like hearing all the juicy gossip without being a part of it – which is the best of both worlds.

What I am reading next

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman
Cinder by Marissa Meyer

What I am currently watching

Nigeru was Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu (JP)
I haven’t watched many dramas this year, but this one has to be my favorite one thus far! It’s funny seeing how awkward Hiramasa is. I like that Japanese dramas are fairly short – they don’t drag it out as much as Kdramas

What I recently finished

Toumei na Yurikago (JP)
I enjoyed this drama throughout. I loved seeing the babies and experiencing the joy of life and the sorrow of loss throughout the show. Definitely recommend!

What I am watching next

Shoplifters (JP)
Not sure which drama I want to start next, but definitely want to watch this movie!

REVIEW: The Last Mrs. Parrish

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The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
Duration: 560 pages
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Format: ebook
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Synopsis

Amber Patterson moved to Bishops Harbor with one goal in mind – to get close to Daphne Parrish and eventually, her husband.

Review

Plot – This book made me feel like I was in a “The Real Housewives” show but with even more deceit and jaw dropping moments. I liked how the author built up the story with Amber and Daphne’s friendship and showed how Amber worked her way into their family. Then when it switched to Daphne’s POV, I enjoyed learning about the beginning of their relationship and everything that went on behind closed doors.

Writing – The first part of the book is from Ambers perspective of when she meets Daphne. The middle is Daphne’s perspective starting from when she met her husband, Jackson Parrish, throughout to when she met Amber. The last portion of the book goes between POVs. The best aspect of thrillers is thinking the story is going one way, until it goes in the complete opposite direction. By writing the story this way, the reader can appreciate the protagonists perspectives on the situation and the truth behind it.

Characters – I thought that the characters were very well played. Going along with what I said above, being able to see the different POVs really made me understand and appreciate the characters more. When I was reading reviews on this book that had lower ratings, I noticed a lot of people saying Jackson was misogynistic. He definitely was, but I think that is the point the author is trying to convey. The author is trying to paint this portrait as to how a family could look so perfect and put together, but terrible things can be happening behind closed doors. I understand that part can make women uncomfortable, but I think it was really to elaborate on making the story more heart wrenching and to understand Daphne’s motives more.

This has been the year of thrillers for me. I really liked this book – it had me in disbelief while I was listening to it. I couldn’t believe some of what was going on. Nonetheless, I definitely don’t think this book is for everyone. You need to be comfortable with reading about misogyny and with understanding that this isn’t necessarily a happy book. If you like other thrillers like Verity, I think you would enjoy this book as well.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Have you read this book? What did you think?