Review: The Drowning - Good Girls Don't Die - Margot D'Archer - October 2021 Every now and then, you stumble across an indie read that feels like a hidden gem and The Drowning by The Drowning is exactly that kind of discovery. I found myself scrolling through my Kindle, hoping for something to grab my attention, and this YA thriller delivered in all the right ways. Set in the seemingly picturesque town of Silver Bay, the story opens with a haunting question: what really happened to Chrissy Stieversen, the town’s golden girl? Her body has only just been found, yet her family seems determined to sweep everything under the rug. That alone sets the tone for a story filled with secrets, lies, and a creeping sense that something isn’t quite right beneath the surface. Enter Cleo Williams - flawed, relatable, and trying to outrun her past. She’s returned to her aunt Emma's lakefront cottage for the summer, hoping to escape the chaos of her life, but instead finds herself pulled st...

VBT# The Divorce Lawyer - McGarvey Black - April 2026 If you love a twisty psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last pages, then The Divorce Lawyer by McGarvey Black might just be your next must-read. Having previously dipped into McGarvey Black’s work, I went into this one expecting clever twists and I’m happy to report it absolutely delivered. From the very beginning, The Divorce Lawyer gave me strong Strangers on a Train vibes, with that delicious sense of unease where everyone could be hiding something… and anyone could be guilty. The story centres around Ollie Spalding , a top divorce lawyer who finds himself at the centre of a shocking explosion that costs him his life. And honestly? If you’re going to pick a profession that makes enemies, divorce law has to be right up there. Ollie leaves behind a trail of bitter ex-husbands and ex-wives, each with their own motives, grudges, and secrets. It’s the kind of setup that had me rubbing my hands together, ...