It’s time once again to share my monthly reads with Jana and Steph’s monthly linkup. It seems like the number of books I’m reading each month keeps decreasing. However, I seem to be reading good books and I much prefer quality over quantity! Here are my October reads:
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3 stars
Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle – This is the story of two women. One is on the run from an abusive husband. The other is missing. Not much can be said about this suspense/thriller book without giving spoilers away. It was an enjoyable read even though I figured it out before the end.
4 stars
After the End by Clare Mackintosh – Max and Pip’s young son Dylan is terminally ill. But the two differ on the best treatment for him. Part one of the book tells the background story of their family and Dylan’s illness. The second half of the book is a little confusing. It shows what the future would be like for Max and Pip after both treatment decisions. This book is much different than the author’s usual suspense books. However, it is based on a similar situation that the author and her husband faced. It is an emotional, but well written novel.
Someone We Know by Shari Lapena – Teenager, Raleigh, has been breaking into his neighbors’ houses and hacking into their computers. But when a woman in the neighborhood is found dead, it turns out everyone has secrets they are keeping. And what exactly, if anything, does Raleigh know? This was an enjoyable suspense read where everyone’s a suspect and it had me guessing until the end.
Three Amazing Things About You by Jill Mansell – This is the story of three women, Hallie, Flo and Tasha. They each have their own stories: Hallie has cystic fibrosis and is waiting for a lung transplant. She’s in love with someone she knows she can’t have. Flo has inherited an apartment, to take care of the deceased woman’s cat. However, the apartment owner’s grand daughter, Lena, is not happy about the arrangement. And Flo ends up falling for Lena’s brother Zander. Finally, Tasha has a boyfriend who loves thrills and adventure. She’s constantly worried that something bad will happen to him. Throughout the story, the three women cross paths. However, it isn’t until the end of the book when their stories merge. This was my first book by Mansell. I liked it and didn’t realize that she’s written so many other books. I’ll definitely be reading more by her.
I liked Someone We Know and Dear Wife (didn’t see that coming).
Yes, both were good reads.
i absolutely love jill mansell books! they are just so dang fun. she has so many,i haven’t read them all but my favourites are Rumour Has It, You And Me, Always, Meet Me at Beachcomber Bay and This Could Change Everything
I’m glad I read my first Mansell book. I’m hooked!
Someone We Know is on my wish list, so I’m glad you enjoyed that one.
-Lauren
Yes, it’s a good suspense book!
That jill mansell book looks interesting, I’ll have to check it out!
It was good enough that I want to check out more of her books!
Three Amazing Things sounds good
Yes, I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.
I like when characters in a book merge in interesting ways!
Yes, me too!
I also enjoyed Someone We Know! Shari LaPena is a pretty solid suspense writer for me.
Agree and suspense/thrillers are one of my favorite genres.
After the Ended sounds good but sad.
It is! But worth a read.
Jill Mansell is perfect for a light, fun read!
Yes, I have to read more of her books now.
I feel like Shari Lapena has let me down in the past.
Adding Dear Wife!
I like MacKintosh’s other books but this one sounds a little triggering/depressing?
I haven’t read any other of MacKintosh’s books, but this book is different than her usual suspense genre. Yes, this book was definitely a bit sad and I can see some people finding it depressing. I’ve liked Lapena’s books so you may want to skip this one if you haven’t been a fan of her other books.
Dear Wife sounds up my alley, adding it to my TBR. I have not read any of Mansell’s books but want to give her a try. This sounds like a good one – adding it to my TBR too!
Hope you enjoy them! And hope you are settled after the move!