Melissa Albert The Hazel Wood (The Hazel Wood, #1) 2018 Rating, I love the premise, Alice's mother was kidnapped and she thinks her grandmother who lives in the Hazel Wood has the answer but what she is about to find out will turn her life around. It's definitely not what I expect the story will be however I did like it and reminds me a bit of the Wayward children series and the Magic or madness series. The middle part was a bit dragging and Alice is not a likeable character but the plot was interesting and the ending would be worth your while. Maureen Johnson Truly Devious (Truly Devious, #1) 2018 Rating, I love Maureen Johnson when I was younger, Devilish is still one of my favourite books so I was excited to read Truly Devious unfortunately this did not satisfy me. So there two storylines and mystery one from the past and another in the present. The plot for the past or the flashbacks are much more interesting than the present, I almost wish for this to be a histo...
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The Outsider by Stephen King When an eleven-year-old boy's lifeless body is discovered, all evidence points to Terry Maitland, a well respected member of the community. Detective Ralph Anderson leads a swift and public arrest, confident in their seemingly ironclad case. However, as the investigation deepens, shocking secrets come to light, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. King's masterful storytelling builds intense tension and suspense, forcing us to question whether Terry Maitland is truly who he seems to be. This compelling and unsettling novel showcases King at his best, keeping readers enthralled until the very end. |
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Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano Willow Stone's world is turned upside down when she discovers cryptic words written in her deceased son's bedroom, leading her to the mysterious Clifford Island. Determined to uncover the truth about her son's death, Willow finds herself trapped in a strange and isolated community with an eerie obsession with the year 1994. As she delves deeper into their strange rules and secrets, she realizes that something is amiss on the island. Meanwhile, high schooler Lily Becker, a native of Clifford, grows tired of the island's bizarre traditions and is determined to expose their falsehood. When Willow disappears, her brother Harper embarks on a dangerous quest to find her and uncovers the sinister reality behind Clifford Island. Faced with the island's dark secrets, Harper must fight to escape its clutches and reveal the truth before it's too late. |