Mini Thoughts
Hello, all!
I've been seeing mixed reviews on this one, so I went in with a pretty neutral stance. I didn't love it, but I also didn't hate it. It felt pretty middle-of-the-road. I liked the themes of sisterhood and how Winstead showcased how grief affects everyone in different ways. There were some heavy, emotional moments, but the story never felt bogged down. I thought Hannah was an interesting main character to follow. She holds so much inside and doesn't always handle her emotions in a healthy way. She spends the majority of the book spiraling and not taking any accountability for her actions. I had a hard time rooting for the romance between her and Theo because I didn't see what Theo saw in her. The chemistry just wasn't there for me. I liked how everything wrapped up, but this was just an okay read.
I've had this on my TBR for ages now, and I'm so glad I finally picked it up. I thought the premise of an AA meeting for assassins was so fun. I enjoyed Mark as the main character. He was so sassy, and I loved his mid-fighting quips. It was also amusing to see him balance being an assassin and a cat dad. There's obviously a lot of mystery and intrigue surrounding the plot, and while it wasn't mind-blowing, I was entertained the entire time. Hart's writing was quick-witted and super bingeable, and I feel like this would make a good TV show. If you're looking for something humorous yet action-packed, I recommend checking it out.
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| Pub Date: 2-3-26 Adult - Thriller |
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates- Shailee Thompson: When Jamie Prescott's best friend, Laurie, convinces her to go to a speed dating event, she expects to spend the evening dealing with mediocre men before coming back home to work on her grad school dissertation. She wasn't expecting a blackout and for one of the dates to have his throat slit once the lights came back on. When more bodies start piling up, Jamie calls upon all of her vast horror movie knowledge to keep her and Laurie alive. But as the night progresses and Jamie finds herself face-to-face with the killer, she realizes this isn't just some mindless act of violence. It's a declaration of love, and Jamie is his Final Girl.
This was so much fun! I loved the mix of slasher and rom-com. I also appreciated all the little nods to horror movies with the characters' names. It added an extra level of campiness that I loved. Jamie was a character after my own heart. It was entertaining watching her take charge and have her own Final Girl moment. The writing was quick and sharp, and I thought Thompson did a wonderful job balancing out the gory and romantic moments. There are a lot of heightened emotions throughout the story (which is totally understandable given the situation), but nothing ever felt too over-the-top. I also highly recommend the audiobook. It had sound effects that made the experience even better. I had such a blast with this one, and I can't wait to read more from Thompson.
This was so much fun! I loved the mix of slasher and rom-com. I also appreciated all the little nods to horror movies with the characters' names. It added an extra level of campiness that I loved. Jamie was a character after my own heart. It was entertaining watching her take charge and have her own Final Girl moment. The writing was quick and sharp, and I thought Thompson did a wonderful job balancing out the gory and romantic moments. There are a lot of heightened emotions throughout the story (which is totally understandable given the situation), but nothing ever felt too over-the-top. I also highly recommend the audiobook. It had sound effects that made the experience even better. I had such a blast with this one, and I can't wait to read more from Thompson.
Rating: 4/5
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| Pub Date: 1-20-26 Adult - Fiction |
The Future Saints- Ashley Winstead: Record executive Theo has a reputation for being a fixer, but he has his work cut out for him when he's assigned to the fledgling rock band, The Future Saints. The Saints have been in a downward spiral since the tragic passing of their band manager, and Theo has been tasked with coaxing a new album from them before they are dropped by the record label. Theo is immediately taken with lead singer Hannah, who has single-handedly changed the band's sound from beachy pop to gut-wrenching rock. When their new sound goes viral, the record label plans to capitalize on the popularity, and Theo puts his career on the line to ensure the Saints get the chance they deserve. The band has been dreaming of their big moment for years, but Hannah's grief and wild antics soon threaten everything.
I've been seeing mixed reviews on this one, so I went in with a pretty neutral stance. I didn't love it, but I also didn't hate it. It felt pretty middle-of-the-road. I liked the themes of sisterhood and how Winstead showcased how grief affects everyone in different ways. There were some heavy, emotional moments, but the story never felt bogged down. I thought Hannah was an interesting main character to follow. She holds so much inside and doesn't always handle her emotions in a healthy way. She spends the majority of the book spiraling and not taking any accountability for her actions. I had a hard time rooting for the romance between her and Theo because I didn't see what Theo saw in her. The chemistry just wasn't there for me. I liked how everything wrapped up, but this was just an okay read.
Rating: 3/5
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| Pub Date: 6-11-24 Adult - Thriller |
Assassins Anonymous- Rob Hart: Mark was once a notorious killer-for-hire known as the Pale Horse. But after a tragic accident, Mark decided to leave the assassin life behind and joined a twelve-step program for reformed killers. Mark is coming up on completing his first year within the program, and feeling pretty good about his choices, but then he's attacked by an unknown assailant and forced into hiding. He, along with his cat and an unlikely ally, is left scrambling from Singapore to London back to New York, trying to find clues as to who is hunting Mark. He swore he left this old life behind him, but Mark must fall back on his old ways if he hopes to make it out alive.
I've had this on my TBR for ages now, and I'm so glad I finally picked it up. I thought the premise of an AA meeting for assassins was so fun. I enjoyed Mark as the main character. He was so sassy, and I loved his mid-fighting quips. It was also amusing to see him balance being an assassin and a cat dad. There's obviously a lot of mystery and intrigue surrounding the plot, and while it wasn't mind-blowing, I was entertained the entire time. Hart's writing was quick-witted and super bingeable, and I feel like this would make a good TV show. If you're looking for something humorous yet action-packed, I recommend checking it out.
Rating: 3/5
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