Review: The Five Year Lie - Sarina Bowen - May 2024  There's something deeply unsettling about the past reaching out to tap you on the shoulder, isn't there? That's exactly what happens to Ariel Cafferty one ordinary Monday morning when her phone lights up with a message from Drew - the love of her life who supposedly died five years ago. Just reading the premise gave me goosebumps, and honestly, it made me think about how I'd react if my mum's name suddenly appeared on my screen years from now. Would I be brave enough to follow through like Ariel does? Sarina Bowen crafts a proper page-turner here. Ariel's not some fearless action hero , she's a single mum trying to protect her son while unraveling a mystery that keeps getting darker with every question she asks. The candelabra tree meeting that never happens is just the beginning of lies peeling away like old wallpaper, revealing something far more sinister underneath. What I loved most was how grounde...

Review: I Think I Was Murdered - Colleen Coble and Rick Acker - November 2024 After a challenging week that derailed my reading routine, I found myself drawn back to the pages through this compelling cyber thriller that couldn't have arrived at a more perfect time. I Think I Was Murdered by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker masterfully weaves together cutting-edge technology with classic mystery elements, creating a story that feels both timely and timeless. The plot centers on Jason, who discovers a valuable Satoshi Egg before being run off the road in what appears to be a fatal accident. One year later, his widow Katrina faces a cascade of crises: the FBI raids her employer Talk Inc where she serves as legal counsel, and her grandmother's death calls her back to New Haven—the same town where Jason died. Armed with her legal expertise and an AI chatbot designed to simulate Jason's personality, Katrina embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth behind her husband's ...