The Reading Nook

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The Graceview Patient by Caitlin Starling

 book cover for The Graceview Patient

 I enjoyed the first half of this book , but the second half was very confusing. I understand trying to convey Margaret's deteriorating physical and mental state, but I'd hope for an explanation by the end of the book. Instead no answers were given and the ending is open ended. Leaving it up to the reader to draw their own conclusions.


Saturday, October 4, 2025

Wheel of Blood and Magic: Book One of the Blood and Magic Series by Grace Pevear

 

 I loved this exciting and suspenseful read! I was hooked from the first page. Great world building. It was easy to root for the main characters and to hate the villains. I was confused a couple of times about a character's identity due to the time jumps, but it made sense later on. Great cliffhanger ending. I can't wait for book two!


Monday, September 22, 2025

The Second Chance Cinema by Thea Weiss

 

 I loved everything about this book from the compelling characters, setting and the concept of the cinema! Ellie and Drake's relationship is very true to life and relatable. The story is engaging and very well written. Thea Weiss writes like a seasoned pro. This is a read that's impossible to put down!


Saturday, September 13, 2025

No Rest For The Wicked by Rachel Louise Adams

 book cover for No Rest for the Wicked

 I loved this twist-filled and suspenseful read! I really enjoyed the final reveal of the answers to the two central mysteries of the story. There was a fair amount of misdirection which kept things interesting. This book was impossible to put down!


Sunday, August 31, 2025

Inventor: A Violet Sky Short Story by Collin Irish

 

 I really enjoyed this story! There was a lot of suspense and the twist at the end was shocking. This entry in the series successfully built on what had occurred in the previous book and short story.


Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The Wrong Daughter by Dandy Smith

 book cover for The Wrong Daughter

 I loved this twist-filled and suspenseful read! It was very easy to sympathize the main characters. The intricate plot was expertly woven together by Dandy Smith and the ending was jaw dropping. This book was impossible to put down.

Thursday, August 14, 2025

One Dark Night by Hannah Richell

 

 I loved this twisty and suspenseful read! The setting influenced how the story evolved. Hannah Richell is a master at weaving a complex tale which will keep readers guessing. This is one book that can't be missed!