absolutely fucking not.

I try to approach books with minimal expectations. After all, there's nothing more disappointing than going into a much-hyped book with glee and coming out with vague puzzlement about whether we all read the same book. But try as I may, I often can't help myself. The heart wants what it wants, for why else would I be reading in the first place if not to be blown away?And so I cracked open Hidden Pictures with my usual mix of tempered yet hopeful anticipation, waiting to see which way this book w...

This was fantastic

0.005⭐️ do you ever finish a book and want fight booktok? 😭

What in the right-wing propaganda thriller bullshit is this? Racism, transphobia, fatphobia, and atheist hating all in one. And it won the goodreads choice awards?? Yikes, folks. I’ll either be back to write a five paragraph essay on why I hated this or I’ll try to scrub it from my brain and pretend I never read it....Ok, I have more to say. Here we go.This book is a house of cards, built upon flimsy right-wing dog whistles, hoping no one puts together the pieces to realize just how hateful it i...

The first two thirds or so of this were such ridonkulous fun even though I called it pretty early A ghost is trying to send a message about her daughter; the Maxwells just moved to the neighbourhood with their young son who Mallory isn't allowed to go to the bathroom with and who asks questions about genitals. Come on. Good old pageturning thrills. Then it crosses the line between fantastical fun and totally nuts.The first part of this book is largely figuring out what genre you're reading-- is ...

Thank you so so so much to my fellow bookstahoe for gifting me this book. While I didn't love it as much as you... I think we're even because you disliked my rec Find Her LOL. Writing: lmao/5 | Plot: L M AO/5 | Ending: scooby doo/5 SYNOPSIS Mallory is 18 months sober when she starts babysitting Teddy. One thing about Teddy is homeboy LOVES to draw, but when his pics go from awww how cute to SOS call the police, Mallory starts to wonder what exactly is up? MY OPINION LMFAOOO LIVE LAFF LUV VIBE...

Oh my goodness! This is absolutely fantastic! There are so many aspects that I absolutely adored while reading this book: the chilling atmosphere of the guest house, the clever incorporation of famous horror movie themes like "Ring" and "Insidious," the masterful storytelling that keeps you on the edge of your seat, the spine-tingling sensation of constantly feeling like someone is watching over you, and those final twists that hit you like a slap in the face because they're so unexpected!I have...

Having recently completed a stint in rehab, Mallory takes a job as nanny to 5-year-old Teddy. His parents, Caroline and Ted are Type A overprotective and uptight, but she and Teddy bond and they spend their days happily in each other’s company. But, before long, Teddy begins to draw strange pictures of a gruesome murder, and Mallory learns of the house’s dark past. Are dark forces at work to bring secrets to light? With the help of a couple of new friends in the neighborhood she sets out to unco...

4-5 stars ⭐️ Happy Publication Day!I GUARANTEE you won’t guess where this one is going! If you are looking for something FRESH and ORIGINAL and you don’t mind mysteries with a SUPERNATURAL vibe, then this is the book for you! Mallory Quinn was a victim of OxyContin. Now clean for 18 months, her sponsor Russell has lined up a job interview for her with Caroline and Ted Maxwell, an affluent family looking for a babysitter for their preschooler, Teddy. Getting the job, and the chance to live in the...