There has been a tremendous development in thriller and mystery novels for young adults over the past few years. A good novel in these genres has a riveting storyline, peculiar characters, and (of course) the much-loved thriller/mystery plot twists. Whether it is a serial killer or a supernatural mystery, all of the following books have…
Book Review: Heartstream by Tom Pollock and Optional Ending Explained
A tense and astonishing young adult thriller, Heartstream is a book that is not short of action and secrets revealed from characters' pasts. If you are a fan of twists and turns or are looking for a book like the famous TV show Black Mirror, then this may be the book for you. The way…
Book Review: Good Girl, Bad Blood and Optional Ending Explained
I was mesmerised by Good Girl, Bad Blood from start to finish. It was a thrilling read without a dull moment. I would go as far as to say that I enjoyed it better than Holly Jackson's first novel, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. The reason is this: the clues for the disappearance were…
Book Review: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Optional Ending Explained
A creative and heart-racing debut, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a fantastic read for fans of crime and mystery novels. I loved the twists and turns in this book. The presence of a potential murderer still out on the loose whom Pip (the schoolgirl turned investigator) is looking for made for a thrilling…
Book Review: The Hoarder/ Mr Flood’s Last Resort by Jess Kidd
This book is one that I think will be appreciated by a select audience. It has a lot of potential and the descriptions of certain characters must be applauded (Mr Flood in particular really stands out as a creepy, yet vulnerable man). However, admittedly, I cannot say that I enjoyed the novel for a simple…
Book Review: Verity by Colleen Hoover and optional spoiler ending
This book is not for the faint-hearted. Dark and enthralling, Colleen Hoover has taken a walk off the beaten path and produced an absolute masterpiece in thriller fiction. This ending of this novel will make you question every little detail in every chapter that you previously read. Totally mind-boggling. This book deals with some heavy…
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