Blood Will Out by Jo Treggiari

My rating: 1 of 5 stars

The animal torture and abuse part were just some of the biggest disappointment, hence I didn't finish reading this book. There's no outstanding character or part in the story that will awe readers, and the flow of the story is too dragging and quite common. Ari, the main character, is irksome and her point of view is too bland; the conversation between the characters is also quite annoying to read.

I had high hopes before reading this because I was really intrigued by the synopsis; I even pushed myself on finishing it but I just can't seem to find any sense of why should I do it. I should not have set any expectations just because of how I love reading young adult fiction and just because of the plot of the story.

The Retreat by Mark Edwards

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First time to read a novel written by Mark Edwards and I was absolutely amazed by all those plot twists in the narrative. While reading this psychological thriller and mystery book, I have three characters that I suspect who might be the culprit in the sudden disappearances of two kids from 1980 and after 35 years. One of my guesses was correct, but what I didn't expect is that there are a lot more astonishing revelations.

I was really fascinated by how intriguing and mind-boggling the story of Lucas Radcliffe and his experience in the retreat house named Nyth Bran, which is located in the village of Beddmawr. The setting is very ideal to the plot of the story and anyone can visualize it easily because of how the author perfectly describes it. Moreover, I was taken by surprise by the ending and I surmise that readers will also have the same reaction once they read it. I highly recommend it to anyone because you will be bewitched immediately, even if you are not into this kind of genre.

After Anna by Lisa Scottoline

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After Anna is another great mystery/thriller novel that I've read this year. I was not exactly a fan of this genre but when I have read this book, it is one of the reasons why I included mystery and thriller to my list. What I like about it is that it will make readers make wild guesses about what's really happening. From beginning till the end, readers will never be disappointed because of a lot of unexpected twists were put in the story, especially in the ending. Thanks to the publisher because I was given the chance to read this amazing book by Lisa Scottoline.

The Girl Who Lived by Christopher Greyson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reading The Girl Who Lived is like watching a great psychological thriller movie because of how brilliantly Greyson's storytelling is. This is one of those books that readers will try to finish reading in one sitting because that is how interesting and exciting the story is. I wonder now on when will come the time for movie or tv producers to make this a movie or TV series of this excellent novel.

Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

When I was given the opportunity to receive the reading copy of this novel from the publisher and without reading the synopsis, I was really intrigued by the title and the word monster was the first thing that came to my mind. And while halfway perusing, I remember watching the movie The Orphan and thought that Hannah from this novel is just like the character in the said film. They have the same nature on how their love for their dads is severe; although Alex is Hannah's biological dad, I believe that Hannah's admiration is a bit creepy and sexual.

This will make readers think of how an innocent looking girl like Hannah could just turn sinister and dark when she was alone with her mom, Suzette, and her attitude is quite the contrary towards her dad. I even thought that maybe she's possessed by an evil spirit, a clone or something like that; I reckon that others also speculate of possible reasons on Hannah's condition while reading.

Some would find this novel entirely disturbing due to Hannah's murderous plans to get rid of her mom; this is not recommended for those who are not okay or prepare in reading this kind of stories. Skip this if you are a faint-hearted person, but delve into the riddle and puzzle of the story if you are into mystery and thrilling genre.

It by Stephen King

It by Stephen King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was never scared of clowns because they look harmless, not until I've read this novel. Whenever I see clowns in children's party or on TV shows, I've never imagine that there will come a time that I might see them on a different perspective. No, I'm still not afraid of them, but I will become vigilant as this book reminds me that even the innocuous looking people or thing might have potentials to be wicked.

It was the very first novel of Stephen King that I've read and I didn't expect that I will enjoy reading this. My older sister was able to watched the 90's TV series adaptation of this book; she warned me that it wasn't that scary so perhaps that the book is just the same. Never had the chance to see that TV Mini-Series neither the movie version, thus I cannot compare them to the novel.

This book will undoubtedly scare anyone who reads it and I highly recommend this, either you love thriller/mystery type genre or not. It is just too long, but you will never get bored as this will make you anticipate what will come next.

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