L.S. Hilton's debut will not appeal to everyone. Readers looking for a gritty, realistic, harrowing crime novel: skip this book. Readers looking for an almost cinematic, wildly over-the-top beach read: you might just love MAESTRA.
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Review: WEIRDO by Cathi Unsworth
WEIRDO by Cathi Unsworth has a truly compelling plot (and amazing cover!) that just didn't quite translate into a compelling novel, and I would be hesitant to recommend this book.
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Review: SNOWBLIND by Ragnar Jónasson
Sweeping Nordic landscapes, snowstorm-induced claustrophobia, and a cast of characters reminiscent of Agatha Christie: Ragnar Jónasson's debut mystery meets all my requirements for a moody, engrossing Nordic Nordic noir read.
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Review: ALL THE MISSING GIRLS by Megan Miranda
I so badly wanted to like this book. This thriller is written with a seriously unique twist: the mystery is told backward. Unfortunately, despite (or perhaps because of) its unique plot structure, the mystery aspect of the story was sorely lacking, and I struggled to finish this one.
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Review: THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT by Jakob Melander
In Jakob Melander's first book, there are corpses, gunfights, and killers hidden in plain sight, and all of these elements ultimately collide for a nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the story. If you're looking for a book to binge-read, this is it.
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