Stuart Turton, author of The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and The Devil and the Dark Water has a new speculative fiction mystery novel called The Last Murder at the End of the World. "An extraordinary novel. Midsommar meets Station Eleven meets The Mist meets a fresh postapocalyptic murder mystery." - Will DeanWelcome, or Welcome … Continue reading The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
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What We Buried by Robert Rotenberg
I was compelled to check out What We Buried by Canadian author Robert Rotenberg after reading the blurb that mentioned how the author was inspired by the true story of the Forty Martyrs in Gubbio, Italy, during World War II. Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free … Continue reading What We Buried by Robert Rotenberg
A House at the Bottom of a Lake by Josh Malerman
If you were on a date on a beautiful summer day, rowing across a sparkling lake in a canoe and you came across a house at the bottom of the lake, would you dive down to check it out? Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book … Continue reading A House at the Bottom of a Lake by Josh Malerman
Island Witch by Amanda Jayatissa
Amanda Jayatissa's previous book, You're Invited, was just okay for me. But I wanted to give her another chance and requested an e-arc of Island Witch on Netgalley. I think Jayatissa should write more horror because this book is incredible. Expected publication is February 20, 2024, and is available for pre-order."Set in 19th century Sri … Continue reading Island Witch by Amanda Jayatissa
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For Fiction. About The Book 📚 Title: The Family GameAuthor: Catherine SteadmanPublication Date: 2022Publisher: Ballantine BooksGenre: Adult, SuspensePages: 319Content Warnings: murder, death, fire, pregnancy, suicide, car accident, gun violence, … Continue reading The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
Last Girl Breathing by Court Stevens
Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For Fiction.I requested a Netgalley digital arc of Last Girl Breathing by Court Stevens after loving Dress Codes for Small Towns and enjoying The June Boys. About The … Continue reading Last Girl Breathing by Court Stevens
A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing
Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For Fiction.A Twisted Love Story was The Literally Dead Book Club selection for August. I listened to the audiobook on Libro.fm. “Subtle, compelling, and clever. A Twisted Love Story will … Continue reading A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing
Firestarter by Stephen King #Spoilers
Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I typically share spoiler-free book reviews but this post will be a spoiler talk about Firestarter. Let's get Smitten For Fiction.Firestarter was first published in 1980. I read the mass-market paperback which was published in 1981, and I've owned it for...about 25 years. … Continue reading Firestarter by Stephen King #Spoilers
Zero Days by Ruth Ware
Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Not every book is my cup of tea - and that's ok. Even if I didn't like it, I attempt to find readers that would. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For Fiction.I had … Continue reading Zero Days by Ruth Ware
419 By Will Ferguson
Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Let's get Smitten For Fiction.My daughter read this book for school and said it was really good so I thought I'd give it a try. We had a really good discussion about it once … Continue reading 419 By Will Ferguson
