I have seen countless raving reviews of Dungeon Crawler Carl, specifically the audiobook. First, I knew I'd enjoy it. I would have added it to my TBR based on the synopsis alone. The constant reviews got it in front of me, and I thank you, book lovers. No exaggeration, this is the most entertaining book I have ever read. It follows the main character, Carl, and his No. 1 best friend, Princess Donut, on a Dungeon Crawler adventure. Surviving an 18-level labyrinth filled with traps, monsters, and loot depends on levelling up and killing enemies, and yes, each level has a time limit. UGH. Participants have a few days to find a staircase to the next level, or it's game over. If this doesn't sound thrilling, maybe it's not the plot for you, but in all honesty, there are so many other elements to this story that make it worth giving it a shot. I have never read anything similar to this before, so many aspects of this story were unique, making it all the more compelling. Carl's character hooked me when he tried to rescue Princess Donut from her attempted escape without pants. The dialogue, the banter between Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, is fantastic. They are the perfect duo to be entering a life-or-death situation. Again, this was pure entertainment. Given that the story is entertaining, I can't do justice to this book with my review. I was laughing out loud. I can't remember which chapter exactly, but I want to say Chapter 24, whichever chapter these two encounter the Bro Boss. I couldn't handle it; I was laughing so hard. I felt pure joy listening to this. I'm sure it's a great read, as well. But the voice actor does a great job bringing more life into the story. Also, the game's narration is shocking; it's so funny. I've been reading a lot over the past couple of years, and this is the first book that's brought me genuine happiness. I've read some great books and given lots of 5-star reviews, but this deserves a 6-star review. I loved it. I can't wait to continue the series. I am going to take my time and not rip through the series like I do when I like a series, so I will marinate in the joy this first book brought me for a bit. I can't wait to start the next one. I will be adding Matt Dinniman to my list of must-read authors.

Heartless Hunter is the ultimate game of deception, where trust is the weapon of choice. After a devastating revolution, the powerful rulers, also known as witches, have been reduced to outcasts who must perish at the hands of the witch hunters. It is a profound tragedy on its own, but what’s more catastrophic is a witch falling in love with said witch hunter, which is, yes, a captivating start to The Crimson Moth series. If what has been described to you doesn’t sound like a stress-inducing plot, then I don’t know what is. I read to get away from stress, yet the amount of stress this story caused me is shocking. The main character, Rune, well, she’s a bit reckless, and I’m here for it; save the witches, but also try not to get yourself, and those close to you, killed along the way. I’m only saying that because I adored these characters; they all had a goal, despite their many challenges, and were headstrong in achieving what they set out to achieve. Even Gideon, the witch hunter, wanted to hate him so badly. I couldn’t. Honestly, he was lovable. Again, another book with strong characters. I’ve been loving these fantasy books lately. At the start, I had no idea how this romance would work, but the characters, the connections, the conversations, I was like ya, I get it, and I have a feeling this book will wreck me. It did. It tore me to pieces. I had to see, with my eyes, the downfall of many relationships I did not wish to see. The timeline of this romance would be short, we know that. How can it work? It just can’t, but I had no idea how it would progress and was shocked. I had no idea what was to come, and I was stunned, but I couldn’t look away. The last couple of chapters were shocking, a lot happened, it was very emotional, and I wasn’t expecting the twist. I can’t wait to read The Rebel Witch. I need to know what happens next. I couldn’t even begin to make assumptions. I have no idea, but I'm so excited to find out!

Fifty-Fifty will keep you on your toes with relentless twists and unusual turns. Fifty-Fifty has a truly gripping plot. I raced through the pages as if there were no tomorrow; I was hooked. Alexandra and Sofia Avellino discovered their father’s mutilated body. Naturally, 911 is called, but by both sisters, minutes apart, blaming each other for the brutal death of their father. The situation turns into a thrilling, high-stakes courtroom drama where both lawyer truly believes their client is innocent. This book had all the elements I love in a thriller: suspense, tension, conflict, shock and plot twists. Overall, I enjoyed the story. I thought the characters were strong, unique, likeable, and intelligent, which made me eager to follow the story and see how the characters progressed. The characters were one of the reasons I enjoyed this story as much as I did, especially Kate. Her character had a lot of growth. Honestly, she was an inspiring character. She had a lot to lose but wasn’t letting anybody get in the way. Again, the characters were all wonderfully written. They had a lot of depth. They were met with a lot of challenges, and it was interesting to see how the characters met the challenges and overcame them. It made for a compelling story. I love a good plot twist, and Steve Cavanagh gave what every thriller fanatic loves: some good plot twists. However, the main plot twist was too predictable. I saw it coming from the start. I do read a lot of thrillers, though, so what’s obvious to me might not be obvious to someone else, especially someone who doesn’t read a lot of thrillers. That said, it was a good twist; I’m not saying it wasn’t; there is a lot of shock value to the twist; I knew what would happen. Did that take away from the excitement of it all, a little, but the other elements of this story were strong; they kept me hooked. I may have predicted the ending quickly, but other shocking moments throughout the story had me grasping at the next chapter. Thank you Netgalley, and Steve Cavanagh!

This Book did, in fact, Bury Me. It buried me in mystery, suspense, deception, and twists, leaving me staring at the ceiling, contemplating every detail. I stayed up too late and woke up far too early to finish this book. Initially, I wasn’t expecting this to be a high rated read. I was enjoying the read, but something kept me from loving it. I’m not entirely sure what it was. Maybe I didn’t immediately connect with the main character, Jane, but my thoughts changed as the story progressed. The story was addictive. After the unexpected death of Jane’s father, she finds herself on an online true crime forum. She finds friendship and purpose among a group of amateur sleuths to distract herself from grief. As someone interested in true crime, I believe this story was made for me and many, many, many other people. As soon as Jane got onto that forum, I was hooked and yearning for more. After forming a sort of alliance with a few of the members of the forum, news of a shocking homicide rips through the forum. Little did these crime fanatics know that the homicide of three college girls in Delphine, Idaho, would completely change everything. At this point, the story speeds up, and the reader is hit with mystery after mystery, the suspense is high, and you’re connecting with the characters on a deeper level. I couldn’t put it down. There were so many highs and lows, it was a rollercoaster of emotions. I thought the characters were strong, too; each character had an interesting background that gave them more depth. Their interactions with one another had a special feel. They pulled on my heartstrings, that’s for sure. The last bit of this book, you couldn’t pry it out of my hands. There was so much going on; it was fast-paced and thrilling, and I was hooked. The way everything played out at the end was so good. Then nothing but shock. I did not predict how it was going to wrap up at all. I was stressed, worried, and, most of all, shocked. This was a fantastic book; I’m looking forward to what this author has in store for her next book. I hope it’s soon because I have a serious reading hangover after this one.