Over the past few days, I’ve been deep in the twisty, eerie world of thrillers, and I loved it. I finished two suspenseful reads that kept me flipping pages and guessing at every turn. I also took a quick thrifting break (because apparently, my TBR isn’t long enough?), and found a few new treasures I’m excited to dig into soon.
Here’s a look at what I’ve been reading and what’s coming next from my latest book haul!
House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Creepy, twisty, and hard to put down
This book immediately pulled me in. The mystery is dark, the characters are layered, and the whole thing gave me that perfect edge-of-your-seat feeling. I flew through it.
Stella was such a strong lead—flawed, sharp, and trying so hard to do the right thing. And Rose? That kid gave me chills and broke my heart at the same time. The Barclay family’s shiny exterior with its very messed-up interior added constant tension, and the house itself was so unsettling. No glass anywhere? It gave everything this weirdly claustrophobic vibe I loved.
I knocked a star off only because some of the tropes are familiar if you’ve read a lot of thrillers (traumatized silent child, outsider vs. rich family dynamic). But even so, it was executed really well. Highly recommend if you like books that mess with your head and keep you guessing until the final page.
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With a Vengeance by Riley Sager
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Twisty, eerie, and full of Agatha Christie vibes
Riley Sager always delivers a gripping read, and this one was no different. I was immediately pulled into the atmosphere—isolated setting, unreliable narrators, suspicious characters… basically Agatha Christie meets modern thriller.
The twists kept me on my toes. Just when I thought I had things figured out, the story would spin in a totally different direction. It really kept me guessing.
It wasn’t a full 5-star read for me only because I didn’t totally connect with the main character, and a few parts dragged in the middle. But it still stuck the landing, and I’d absolutely recommend it if you love locked-room mysteries or thrillers that feel like puzzles.
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My Latest Bookish Thrift Finds
- Dial A For Aunties – This one’s been on my wishlist forever!
- The Atomic City Girls – Total impulse grab, but the back cover blurb had me hooked.
- The Fallen- Honestly no idea what this is, but it feels like a fun gamble.
Let me know if you want a full thrift haul post, I’d love to share what I look for when book thrifting and how I decide what comes home with me.
What Have You Been Reading?
If you’ve finished anything twisty, emotional, or cozy lately, drop it in the comments! I’m always up for adding to my ever-growing list.
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