Mystery – Page 5 – Read with Aimee

REVIEW – The Invited by Jennifer McMahon

May 5, 2019January 17, 2020 Aimeeeliz

First of all, I want to apologize to Jennifer McMahon for taking so long to read one of her books.

The Invited is incredible. I loved everything – the characters, the rich history, all of the back stories.

Oddly enough, I don’t read a lot of ghost stories. But this book has convinced me that maybe that needs to change.

[slightly spoilery comments ahead]

I had my suspicions about who the real “monster” was in this story, but there were some twists towards the end that caught me off guard. I also didn’t expect this to be sad, but it works so well.

REVIEW – Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

April 29, 2019January 17, 2020 Aimeeeliz

Miracle Creek is a debut novel that doesn’t feel like one – Angie Kim’s writing is that of a seasoned author.

Without giving too much away, this book gave me Jodi Picoult vibes in the best way possible. The multiple perspectives, the courtroom drama, the complex relationships and family dynamics.

This was a page turner, but not in the traditional way. I didn’t find this to be fast paced, but it still held my attention and had me wanting to learn more.

REVIEW – The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

April 22, 2019January 17, 2020 Aimeeeliz

Flavia de Luce is a delightful character – like a cross between Anne Shirley and Sherlock Holmes.

I enjoyed The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie for the most part. I did get a little bored towards the middle but the book definitely redeemed itself at the end. I would be willing to pick up the second book in the series.

REVIEW – The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

April 17, 2019January 17, 2020 Aimeeeliz

If you ever need a good, quick read that’s interesting and a little funny, you MUST pick up something by Agatha Christie.

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is amazing – with interesting, complex characters, and the feel that you’re right alongside Poirot looking for clues and trying to solve the murder.

REVIEW – The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

March 5, 2019January 17, 2020 Aimeeeliz

Do you like Agatha Christie? Do you have fond memories of the game Clue? Do you like absolutely insane, twisty mysteries?

This book was not at all what I expected – it was SO. MUCH. BETTER. I don’t want to give anything away because I think it’s best to go in knowing only what’s in the synopsis.

Evelyn Hardcastle will die. Aiden Bishop is attempting to solve her murder, but each time the day repeats he wakes up in the body of a different person. That’s all you need to know because nothing can prepare you for the labyrinth that is this book.

Turton is an absolute master. There are so many characters in this story, and he does a great job of making each one distinct and memorable.

REVIEW – The Winter Sister by Megan Collins

February 25, 2019January 17, 2020 Aimeeeliz

This was an easy read, but not incredibly exciting. It’s a slower paced mystery (I wouldn’t call this a thriller) and although the writing is decent, I don’t think it’s an incredibly memorable story. That being said, I think a lot of people will enjoy this one – especially if they are new to the mystery/thriller genre.