I’ve been hearing about the play Grey House and I was curious to see it for myself. I can’t say I’ve ever seen a play marketed as horror before so I was very curious!
I’m going to try and be as honest and open in my reviews as I can. Please note these are my personal opinions and I’m always open to discussions!
Show Name: Grey House
Show Type: Play
Location: Lyceum Theatre, NYC
Date Seen: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Tiffany D. Jackson is an auto-read author for me now and her latest novel, The Weight of Blood, which is a Carrie retelling, hits hard! Tiffany never disappoints – this book was a thrill from beginning to end!
Title: The Weight of Blood
Author: Tiffany D. Jackson
Series: Standalone
Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Retellings
This is a book that has been on my TBR for…a WHILE and I’ve had the audiobook on hold for quite a while as well. I finally decided at the end of 2021 it was time to read this, and I finished it on January 2nd.
Have I already read one of my favorite books of 2022? Quite possibly. I saw this book on a lot of Best of 2021 lists and with very good reason. I’m so happy this was my first book of 2022!
Title: If We Were Villains
Author: M.L. Rio
Series: Standalone
Genres: Mystery, Thriller
This dark academia book felt perfectly spooky and I’m glad my library hold came in and I was able to read this in October! It fit the mood of the month – but anytime you’re in the mood for a dark academia book is a good time to pick this one up!
Title: A Lesson in Vengeance
Author: Victoria Lee
Series: Standalone
Genres: Mystery, Triller, LGBTQ+
Tiffany D. Jackson is an auto-read author for me. She puts out a new book, I will read it. She has proven again and again she’s the queen of plot twists and I was excited to read her for horror novel – and autumn seemed like the perfect time to give this a try.
Title: White Smoke
Author: Tiffany D. Jackson
Series: Standalone
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
I’ve been in the mood for a thriller and Kara Thomas never disappoints. I haven’t read all of her works just yet, but after this, I now want to go back and read more of her writing. That Weekend kept me on the edge of my seat and guessing until the very last page! Exactly what I want from a good thriller.
Title: That Weekend
Author: Kara Thomas
Series: Standalone
Genres: Mystery, Thriller
I’ve heard about this mystery thriller for a while and when I didn’t know what to pick up next, and saw this audiobook was available at my library, I figured it was time! This audiobook features multiple narrators and a podcast throughout and I’m always here for unique formats such as this.
Title: I Killed Zoe Spanos
Author: Kit Frick
Series: Standalone
Genres: Mystery/Thriller
I’ve seen this book around for a few months now and many friends have said how much they enjoyed it, so I finally decided to give this a try – and I’m so glad I did. There was a lot of hype around this book and I’m pleased to say, it lives up to or exceeds that hype.
Title: Firekeeper’s Daughter
Author: Angeline Boulley
Series: Standalone
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Contemporary
Ace of Spades is being marketed as Gossip Girl meets Get Out – and while I haven’t seen either of those, I understand the concept and seeing so many positive reviews for this story, I was intrigued! Unfortunately I’m in the minority and this thriller fell flat for me.
Title: Ace of Spades
Author: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Series: Standalone
Genres: Contemporary/Thriller
I’m always interested in Peter Pan retellings, as Peter Pan is one of my favorite stories, so of course I had to pick up Darling! Wendy Darling just moved to Chicago when she finds a boy sneaking in through her window – and Peter Pan invites her out to a party. This is a fast paced contemporary thriller that takes place over just a few intense hours.
Title: Darling
Author: K. Ancrum
Series: Standalone
Genres: Contemporary/Thriller
Frayed Books 