
The Goldfinch Review
Theo's life gets flipped upside down by a painting and a whole lot of bad luck. It's messy, sad, and at times hilarious. You’ll want to hug Hobie and maybe avoid Boris at parties.
Books that involve solving a crime or uncovering secrets.

Theo's life gets flipped upside down by a painting and a whole lot of bad luck. It's messy, sad, and at times hilarious. You’ll want to hug Hobie and maybe avoid Boris at parties.

Karen Pirie feels like your stubborn friend who solves puzzles with snacks. The plot twists more than my ankle on wet Scottish cobblestones. Sometimes I lost track of characters, but the ride was worth it. Scotland, snacks, and surprises!

Four retirees, tea on the side, and a knack for nosing into murders—The Thursday Murder Club is witty, warm, and surprisingly clever, even if the suspects list is as long as my grandma’s bingo card.

The Inheritance Games kept me guessing at every chapter. Twists, puzzles, and a rich family with way too many secrets—what more could you want? I raced through it in two nights and my cat almost chewed the cover.

Strike and Robin dig through London’s rain-soaked secrets with sharp wit and even sharper banter. The puzzles keep you guessing, but sometimes, I needed a map to track all the twists. Still, a fun and clever read.

Riley Sager kept me guessing on every page. The twists made my head spin, sometimes in a good way, sometimes like I ate bad chili. Not perfect, but boy, I had fun getting lost in the suspense!

Baldacci’s characters made me laugh, worry, and yell at my cat. The pacing never let up, though one twist felt a bit much. Still, if you want suspense with heart, this book is a wild ride.

Reading PD James is like sitting in a cozy chair while someone plots a murder in the kitchen. The twists are clever, the pacing slow, but the atmosphere and characters make it worth sticking around for tea.

Folks, these psychological thrillers kept me guessing at every page—my dog even jumped at one twist! Some endings fizzled, but the suspense was worth it. If you like mind games, you'll eat these up (just don’t blame me for lost sleep).

Jim Butcher writes magic and mayhem like no one else. Harry Dresden is a wizard I'd trust with my coffee order. The Chicago setting feels alive, and the humor kept me grinning, even when demons showed up uninvited.