Tag: thriller books
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On Fire with the King of Ashes
King of Ashes by S.A. CosbyA Five-Star Book King of Ashes is a brutal story of a man’s descent into criminality in an attempt to save his family. This viscerally beautiful novel is not one to miss! About King of Ashes (No Spoilers) King of Ashes dropped in June 2025, and I’m still thinking about…
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What I Read in May 2025
May was an extremely rough month for me. For a month that honors mental health awareness, mine took a nosedive. But, I finished 11 books, the majority of which were excellent. Demon Copperhead and My Friends are now on my list of absolute favorites, and Blacktop Wasteland is one more reason to love S.A. Cosby.…
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For Your Own Good Review
For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing: A Five-Star Read I love dark academia books. Give me a story about the pressures of school combined with twisted behaviors, over-the-top expectations, and some intriguing characters, and I’m sold. These books make me feel a little better about my own high school experience. For Your Own Good…
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Praise for S.A. Cosby and Blacktop Wasteland
Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby A Five-Star Book While impatiently waiting for S.A. Cosby’s King of Ashes to be released on June 10, I finished his backlist with my latest read: Blacktop Wasteland. This Southern noir crime thriller reminded me again of the talent and skills Mr. Cosby possesses. Trust that I never forgot. I…
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First Lie Wins (May Contain Spoilers)
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston A Five-Star Book Review First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston was a Book of the Month pick that I originally dismissed but, after seeing it all over Bookstagram, FOMO kicked in and I had to read it. I was not disappointed. Summary of First Lie Wins I hate summarizing…
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