Book Reviews by Erica Regina
Welcome to my book review collection, where I share honest reviews of thrillers, mysteries, memoirs, contemporary fiction, and whatever else convinces me to step outside my usual reading comfort zone. You'll also find plenty of advance reader copies and upcoming releases, because apparently my TBR wasn't long enough already.
Behind Every Face
Charlie Donlea has become one of those authors where I don't even read the synopsis anymore. If he writes it, I'm probably going to read it. Once again, he didn't disappoint.
The Plus One
This was a relatively quick read and definitely more mystery than thriller. While the murders of a bride and groom are supposed to be the main draw, one of the most interesting parts for me was actually everything I learned along the way about the wedding traditions and the day-by-day events surrounding the celebration.
Her Last Breath
This one was different. I’m not going to say I couldn’t put it down, but it definitely kept my interest, and I finished it in two days.
The Getaway
Apparently, I have a thing for books where you put a bunch of people in one location, take away their ability to escape, and start dropping bodies. 😂 This one gave me exactly what I wanted.
The Last Time We Drowned
This had such a good premise. Six influencers trapped on a luxury yacht during a hurricane? With secrets, betrayal, paranoia, and murder? It absolutely sounds like the kind of thriller that should have been impossible to put down.
The Anniversary
The Anniversary has a really interesting format. The story moves forward one year at a time, always on the same date, starting with the May 1st incident that changes everything for Quinn and Jules when they are just 17. From there, each chapter jumps to May 1st of the following years as they try to rebuild their lives and grow into adulthood.
Her First Lie
This is a prequel to The Perfect Child, so I’m not entirely sure what I expected considering I didn’t love that one. At this point, I’m realizing that Lucinda Berry and I have a bit of a love-hate relationship. I almost always struggle to get into her books at first, but if I push through, they eventually pull me in and I need to see how everything plays out.
Too Close to Home
For me, this one had a strong start but didn’t fully deliver. It pulls you in immediately with the opening, but the pacing slows down quite a bit after that.
Keep Them Close
A suspenseful story filled with secrets, betrayal, and complicated family dynamics. Just when I thought I had it figured out, something shifted.