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The Dream Home by T.M. Logan

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5.0

Wow! What an absolutely shocking story. I honestly thought this might be a bit slow when I first started, but by 36%, I was totally engrossed. The story grips you in such a way that you have to keep reading, and with the chapters only being like 5 minutes, it's so easy to get carried away into this world. The characters were relatable and down to earth, and if it was me in this situation, I'm 70% sure I'd have probably done the same as Adam. 
Meet Me in a Mile by Elizabeth Hrib

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5.0

This book was just what I needed after reading 3 thrillers. It was a nice palette cleanser. It's a sweet story with a little bit of spice. It had me laughing and smiling to myself with the banter between Lydia and Luke, I really connected with Lydia as a character as she was down to earth and loveable, and Luke sounded like the perfect guy. I liked the side characters as well. 

3 words to describe this book would be:
● Sports Romance
● Love Triangle 
● Spice 

Overall, this is a sweet story with great characters and some spicy scenes 👌
Haunted World: 101 Ghostly Places and Encounters (with a Foreword by Loyd Auerbach) by Theresa Cheung

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4.0

Really great read for anyone interested in paranormal and supernatural events or things that go bump in the night. Some really interesting facts and stories that have been told by real people. 
The Girl in the Missing Poster by Barbara Copperthwaite

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5.0

This was such a great thriller! It was intense, gripping, and I couldn't read fast enough to find out who the killer was, and my god! It wasn't who I thought it'd be by a long shot. This author knows how to write interesting characters and intriguing plots, and I'll defo be reading more of her books!
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh

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4.0

What a great book. Gripping storyline that had me feeling tense throughout. Relatable characters that I felt really attached to. I didn't expect the bad guy to be who he was, but I'm glad Sophie got revenge on him in the end! I did see it coming when a certain character had to land the plane. Overall, it was a great read. 
The Appeal by Janice Hallett

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4.0

This one confused me for a good while as I didn't have a clue what was going on. But then, the more I read, the more it made sense. I loved the variety of characters and how they were portrayed on the social ladder. Felt sorry for Issy. I didn't guess who the murdered was, but it was so cleverly done. 
You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Q. Sutanto

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5.0

This book was wild! There were so many twists and turns, I never knew which way the story was going to go. There were quite a few moments during this book when I gasped and was like Nooo.. This is a must-read for thriller lovers! 
Mortice In America by A J Wilton

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4.0

I really enjoyed this 3rd instalment of the Mort and Pig series, Justice Mort Style. This one wasn't as action-packed as the last two but did have quite a good scene towards the end, as well as on the highway! This one was more inclusive of Mort and Pigs' love interests, Suzie and Stacey, and they are such added bonuses to the overall story and Suzie is a badass driver, as you will find out in this book. Overall, it was a really fun, action-packed series that doesn't get much credit. It is definitely one to check out! 
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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5.0

It is a beautiful story of a woman and an octopus becoming friends and finding lost family. 

This was, in my opinion, one of the best books I've read this year it was heartwarming, wholesome, and full of great characters. 

I love how Cameron found his family in the least likely of people and changed his life for the better by tracking down his biological father. 

Tova was a great MC. She was tough, brave, and such a sweet woman, I'm glad she got a happy ending. 

My favourite character was Marcellous, the octopus 🐙  Reading his side of the story was such an added bonus, I loved that he was a great judge of character and managed to help Tova find some family. 

It's definitely an underrated book. Please go read it. It'll give you all the feels.