Tuesday, October 31, 2023

When I'm Dead by Hannah Morrissey

Teenagers harassing each other, but murdering each other?

It was the night of the school play.

Rowan and Axel’s daughter had the lead role in the play, but had to leave because of a murder. Rowan was a medical examiner and Axle was a detective.

When they arrived on the scene, they realized the dead teenager, Madison, was a friend of their daughter Chloe.

It got worse as the night went on because Chloe never came home and was considered as a suspect in the grisly death.

Rowan was beside herself and thinks this is karma because of what she did years ago.
 
That definitely peaked my interest. Wonder what she did?

The days got worse as they couldn't find any clues as to who was the murderer and as they found another brutal murder of one of the friends of Madison and Chloe.

The story is gripping and a bit gorey, but one you won't want to put down or perhaps be able to figure out. 

I had one person in mind the whole time.

Will you figure it out?

The characters and their lives grow on you as you hope for the best. 4/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.


 

Monday, October 30, 2023

Which Have You Read?

A nice stack of good reads.

 


Mailbox Monday - 10/30/2023

 

Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week.

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Warning:  Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles, and humongous wish lists.
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Mailbox Monday, created by Marcia @A Girl and Her Books, has a permanent home now at  MAILBOX MONDAY.
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Here is a shout out to the administrators:

Emma @ Word and Peace

Serena @ Savvy Verse and Wit

Martha @ Reviews By Martha’s Bookshelf


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THANKS to everyone for keeping Mailbox Monday alive.
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I hope you had a good mailbox.
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On Monday, October 23, I received:

1.  NOSY NEIGHBORS by Freya Sampson, courtesy of Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley.


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On Friday, October 27, I received:

1.  WHERE THEY LIE by Claire Coughlan, courtesy of Daniel A. Duval of Harper Perennial.
 
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It's Monday!! What Are YOU Reading? - 10/30/2023

http://bookdate.blogspot.com/

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I hope you had a great reading week.
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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!

Post the books completed, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish at some point.
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NOT SURE WHY THINGS ARE OFF KILTER - BLOGGER DOES THAT AT TIMES.
 
AND...THE TOP HALF OF THE POST IS MISSING ON MOBILE DEVICES.  
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Books Completed:
 
THE LOST GIFT TO THE ITALIAN ISLAND by Barbara Josselsohn - review will be on December 5.
 
Another FAB, heartwarming read by Ms. Josselsohn.
 
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THE PARIS HOUSEKEEPER by Renee Ryan - review will be on December 26.
 
LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT!! 
 
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THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY by Darby Kane - review will be on December 6.
 
It is a good thriller.
 
 
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THE FICTION WRITER by Jillian Cantor - review will be on November 28.
 
A clever story line, but SLOW and confusing. 
 
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THE WISHING BRIDGE by Viola Shipman - review will be on November 8. 
 
A sweet read. 

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THE PORCELAIN MAKER  by Sarah Freethy - review will be on November 7.  
 
A FABULOUS READ - DO NOT MISS IT!!
 
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WHEN I'M DEAD  by Hannah Morrissey - review will be on October 31.
 
Very good thriller - a bit gory, though.
 
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DEADLY TIDES  by Mary Keliikoa - review is in the book's title.
 
A good mystery - first-time reader of this author.
 
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SISTERS UNDER THE RISING SUN  by Heather Morris - review is in the book's title.
 
Another good historical fiction by Ms. Morris.

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THE ROAD TO SOMORROSTRO  by Julia Slack - review will be on October 16.
 
You will learn about Somorrostro and many interesting characters.
 
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STREET CORNER DREAMS  by Florence Reiss KRAUT - review will be on November 16.
 
LOVED IT - a lovely read, but tissues needed at times.
 
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Book Currently Reading:
 
THE WEEKEND RETREAT by Tara Laskowski - review will be on December 30.
 
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Books Up Next:
 
THE LOST VAN GOGH by Jonathan Santlofer - review will be on January 2, 2024.
 
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THE HEIRESS by Rachel Hawkins - review will be on January 9, 2024
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RECIPE FOR A CHARMED LIFE by Rachel Linden - review will be on January 10, 2024.
 
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NORTHWOOD by Amy Pease - review will be on January 11, 2024.
 
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ONLY IF YOU'RE LUCKY by Stacy Willingham - review will be on January 16, 2024.
 
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DAUGHTERS OF WARSAW by Maria Frances - review will be on January 18, 2024.
 
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UNSINKABLE by Jenni L. Walsh - review will be on January 19, 2024.
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RADIANT HEAT by Sarah-Jane Collins - review will be on January 23, 2024.
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THE CLINIC by Cate Quinn - review will be on January 24, 2024.
 
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TWENTY-SEVEN MINUTES by Ashley Tate - review will be on January 30, 2024.
 
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EVERYONE WHO CAN FORGIVE ME IS DEAD by Jenny Hollander - review will be on February 6, 2024.
 
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THE QUEENS OF LONDON by Heather Webb - review will be on February 7, 2024.
 
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THE GUEST by B. A. Paris - review will be on February 20, 2024.
 
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THE TROUBLE WITH YOU by Ellen Feldman - review will be on February 21, 2024.
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NOWHERE LIKE HOME by Sara Shepard - review will be on February 22, 2024.
 
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THE WEDDING PARTY by L. R. Jones - review will be on February 23, 2024.
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WHERE THEY LIE by Claire Coughlan - review will be on February 24.
 
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SISTERS OF BELFAST by Melanie Maure - review will be on February 27, 2024.
 
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BYE, BABY by Carola Lovering - review will be on March 5, 2024.

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THE GIRLS WE SENT AWAY by Meagan Church - review will be on March 6, 2024.
 
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MURDER ROAD by Simone St. James - review will be on March 8, 2024.
 
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THE WOMAN WITH NO NAME by Audrey Blake - review will be on March 12, 2024.
 
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THE UNDERGROUND LIBRARY by Jennifer Ryan - review will be on March 14, 2024.
 
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EVERYONE IS WATCHING by Heather Gudenkauf - review will be on March 26, 2024.
 
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SHE'S NOT SORRY by Mary Kubica - review will be on April 2.
 
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NOSY NEIGHBORS by Freya Sampson - review will be on April 3.
 
LOVE her books.
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THE HOUSE ON BISCAYNE BAY  by Chanel Cleeton - review will be on April 9.
 
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DARLING GIRLS by Sally Hepworth - review will be on April 23, 2024.
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A GAME OF LIES by Clare Mackintosh - review will be on April 24, 2023. 
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