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The Book Bit: September 2019 Ed.

Hey all! I don't know if I mentioned last month, but we moved. Again. And I think I'm semi settled in. Well, there's only a few boxes left, so I think that's as settled as I'll be for now. I don't know about you guys, but I absolutely hate moving. All the boxes, forgetting where you put things, the chaos of setting up a new house. Ugh. I didn't get much reading done this month, but when I did it was a splendid retreat from all the moving business. So, are we ready?


"Jar of Hearts"- Jennifer Hillier

In high school, Georgina was always second best. Her best friend, Angela, was the star. She was captain of the cheerleading squad, homecoming queen, the one that everyone wanted to be. And then, suddenly, Angela was simply gone. Jump fourteen years ahead and Geo has made quite the name for herself being an executive of a pharmaceutical company. But her rise to stardom is quickly stifled when Angela's body is suddenly recovered and Geo is arrested as an accessory to murder.

Angela was the first of many women to be murdered by Calvin James, the Sweetbay Strangler. To authorities, he's a serial killer they've finally caught. To Geo, Calvin is her first love and also the boy who killed her best friend. This book is a tangled web of lies, sex, intrigue, and death. You will be shocked by what some people are capable of.

I have one thing to ultimately say about this book, it's f-ed up. It was well written, intriguing, disturbing, and for some reason it wasn't my favorite. I can't pinpoint my exact reason for disliking it, but don't let that stop you from reading it. If you like twisty books, this is one you need to add to your reading list.


"The Last House Guest"- Megan Miranda

Littleport, Maine is like any small town. Charming, quiet, but for four months of the year it's a busy vacation destination for the elite. A private seaside getaway for those people fortunate enough to have vacation homes and oversized wallets. For years Avery Greer counted down the months of the off-season until her best friend, Sadie, returned for the summer. Sadie wasn't just any girl, her family owned over half the rental properties in Littleport. She had status. After a summer of weird signals and bickering between Sadie and Avery everything came down to the "Plus One Party". It was the end of summer bash that everyone looked forward to. Little did Avery know it would be Sadie's last party ever.

Sadie's death was ruled a suicide, but Avery never believed that. And the following summer, when properties start getting vandalized and new evidence comes to light, all signs point to Avery. Would she really kill her best friend? Is someone trying to frame her? Did Avery know Sadie as well as she thought?

This book is riddled with family secrets, love, and lies. How far would you go to protect your family? Don't miss out on this one, guys.


That's all I managed to put away this month! What did you read? I love recommendations, so if there's something you love that you want me to read, let me know. I've already got the lineup for October set, and let me tell you, it's going to be freaky! Happy reading, book nerds.


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