Horns by Joe Hill

TITLE:  Horns
AUTHOR:  Hill, Joe
GENRE:  Fiction/Thriller

DATES READ:  10/19/2014 - 10/29/2014

MY RATING:  3/5

I got this while I was out with my boyfriend, and I'm so excited to start reading it.  A young man wakes up after a night of hell raising, only to find out he's grown horns... and developed some special abilities...

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This book was entertaining, creepy, and eye opening.  It had some sad moments, and lovely complex characters.  Iggy Perrish is the ultimate anti-hero.  You cheer for him, pity him, and hope he finds peace after his love's untimely murder.

It's different from anything I've ever read, and had an excellent mixture of drama, wit, and thrills.  A fantastic tale of revenge!  It was the whole package!

Will read and write soon!

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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

TITLE:  Gone Girl
AUTHOR:  Flynn, Gillian
GENRE:  Fiction/Thriller

DATES READ:  10/4/2014 - 10/15/2014

MY RATING:  4/5

I picked this one up while baby book shopping for a friend's newborn.  Looks thrilling!

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It's been a while since I've read a book that really caught me by surprise.  I loved and hated all of the main characters at the same time, which is awesome!  I found myself rooting for the both Amy and Nick for different reasons.  Did he kill his wife... didn't he...?  And who hasn't at one time tried to be "Cool Girl" to get a man's attention.

I know there is a film that was just released, and I personally think the casting was exceptional!  Ben Affleck fits my ideal Nick, butt chin and all!  And Amazing Amy look practically perfect in every way as Rosamund Pike.

This story was engaging, well planned, and executed impeccably.  A must for anyone who loves a good thriller.  It was indeed a thrill!

Will read and write soon!

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The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry

TITLE:  The Lace Reader
AUTHOR:  Barry, Brunonia
GENRE:  Fiction

DATES READ:  9/25/2014 - 10/1/2014

MY RATING:  3/5

This is another selection that I picked up at the book sale for $1!!!  How can I lose?!

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What a strange story!  It was very well written, so I would love to read some of Brunonia Barry's other works.  I admit that, unfortunately, I figured out the "twist" about 100 pages from the end.  But I'm blaming it on the fact that I have recently seen a similar plot device used in a movie... because Barry executed it perfectly!

I'm glad that I read this anyway, because I've found a new author's voice, and I loved that it was set in Salem, MA.

Will read and write soon!

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