As a teacher-librarian, I have the opportunity to read young adult books to share with my students. The list that I have provided will have an overview of the book and personal comments. They are on a Book-mercial style image to get a taste of the essence of the book.
Showing posts with label thriller. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thriller. Show all posts
Saturday, July 19, 2025
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf This is a really good thriller. It flashes back and forth in time and two people's stories. A family is murdered and their teen daughter is missing. And then there is the woman who is being held prisoner with her child. And then there is the mystery writer who has her own back story that will be revealed at the end. A good book to read.
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abuse,
Adult,
adults,
audiobook,
contemporary,
murder mystery,
thriller
Friday, April 25, 2025
Little Creeping Things by Chelsea Ichaso
Little Creeping Things by Chelsea Ichaso is fine for school libraries. I figured out who the murderer was but not the reason. Of course I'm way old and know alot about plot and such. It's fine to add to any high school library for teens looking for a thriller. Enjoy.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Finlay Donovan #5 Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano
Finlay Donovan #5 Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano This is one of the best cozy murder mysteries series that I have read. This should be on screen either tv or movies. A great story to follow. I'm hooked. Enjoy.
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adults,
audiobook,
contemporary,
murder mystery,
mystery,
thriller
Friday, April 18, 2025
Secret Staircase Mystery #4 The Library Game by Gigi Pandian
Secret Staircase Mystery #4 The Library Game by Gigi Pandian A very interesting book. I'm not sure if I like this cozy mystery. I would try another book to see if I like this series yet.
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Adult,
adults,
contemporary,
murder mystery,
mystery,
thriller
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D. Richards
Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D. Richards I liked this story a lot. and is fine for school libraries. It's a thriller and nicely crafted. One problem with the story is the lack of adults. They aren't really present. Other then that it's fine.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
The Obsession by Jesse Q. Sutanto
The Obsession by Jesse Q. Sutanto Logan is a stalker obsessed with Delilah. She just excaped her mother's abusive boyfriend in which he was crushed to death by a car falling on him. Logan has damaging video on Delilah. He has been stalking her since the first time he saw her. This is a thriller. Heads up, off page abuse by mother's boyfriend. Still a good book and okay for high school libraries.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Promise Boys by Nick Brooks
Promise Boys by Nick Brooks turns out to be a very good murder mystery for teens. I found the cover of the book did not do it justice. It's a smart book and fine for any high school library.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
All Better Now by Neal Shusterman
All Better Now by Neal Shusterman is a fantastic story. How he comes up with twists in his stories is amazing. He did it again! I'm so getting this book for my high school library. I hope he plans on writing a sequel. It's so good.
Monday, February 10, 2025
The Hexologists #1 The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft
The Hexologists is a great book. More for adults. If you like fantasy with a 1920's vibe, it's a good read. Smart and clever. Enjoy.
Saturday, February 1, 2025
The Black Girl Survives in This One Desiree S. Evans (Editor) , Saraciea J. Fennell (Editor) , Brittney Morris (Contributor)
The Black Girl Survives in This One is a very smart collection of short stories. I plan on adding this one to my high school library. A good read. Enjoy.
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Noodle Shop Mystery #6 Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien
Killer Kung Pao is a cozy murder mystery. It's a good read and the audibook is also good. The cast of characters and the drama and community works well. Enjoy.
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Adult,
adults,
contemporary,
murder mystery,
thriller
Noodle Shop Mystery #5 Egg Drop Dead by Vivien Chien
Egg Drop Dead is a cozy murder mystery. I'm hooked on this series. Great story line, great characters and great plot. Enjoy. also great audiobook.
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Adult,
adults,
contemporary,
murder mystery,
thriller
Friday, January 3, 2025
Deadly Little Scandals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Deadly Little Scandles has lots of secrets are revealed at the end of the story. Dangerous secrets that can get a person killed. Fine for public libraries. I'll skip adding this one to my high school library.
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Do Not Disturb by Freida McFadden
Do Not Disturb is a thriller murder and mystery. Audibook is good and lots of twists and turns. The action starts with the first sentence and keeps moving till the end. Told in multiple voices, the reader learns the backstory of each character. Will the body count grow at this run down hotel with a deadly secret? Read and find out.
Labels:
abuse,
Adult,
adults,
contemporary,
murder mystery,
thriller
Saturday, December 14, 2024
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society, was a story that I liked listening to. She has a cat that turns out to be possed by a ghost that helps her fight the demon. She has friends who also help her. Sherry Pinkwhistle isn't perfect and has her own personal demons while fighting an actual demon. I thought this was an entertaining spoof on cozy murder mysteires
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Bad Blood by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Bad Blood is an intense thriller that wraps up the series. A good audiobook and strong characters. FIne for any high school library.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Under the Surface by Diana Urban
Under the Surface takes place in Paris. As I listened to the story, I found the girls annoying and I might have left them under the city. But it does get more interesting at the end. The book is fine for any high school library.
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
Finlay Donovan is Killing It series is my new guilty pleasure. This book is so funny and also elements of danger. Listening to this book brought lots of chuckles as I was listening. It reminded me of I love Lucy meets Ellery Queen. A fun read. Enjoy.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Twelve by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Twelve is part of the Natural Series. I enjoyed listening to the audiobook and Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a good writer. A great book to add to high school libraries. She writes really smart and brings us into the thoughts of the agents. She creates a good plot, and good conversation. Enjoy.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Such Charming Liars by Karen McManus
Such Charming Liars by Karen McManus is about a teen girl who's life has been a big grift with her mother, working for a Master Grifter. Mom has one last job before she goes straight, steal a ruby necklace and switch it for a fake. Kat, the teen, sneaks on in the job. She witnesses a murder. Meets up with her one day step dad and her step brother and danger is all around in a rich family's compound. What the heck is going on? You will need to read to find out. A good read. Fine for high school library and the audiobook also very good.
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