The Bookish Ashley

Olivia Muenter’s Such a Bad Influence is a captivating dive into the world of social media stardom, sibling dynamics, and the dark side of internet fame. It’s a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, blending the suspense of a thriller with the emotional depth of…

Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) Benjamin Stevenson’s “Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone” opens with an irresistibly morbid premise: every member of the Cunningham family is guilty of murder. The protagonist, Ernest Cunningham (call him Ern or Ernie), introduces us to his peculiar family and their dark pasts. The setup for…

Rating: ★★★★☆ Jeneva Rose delivers another gripping thriller with Home Is Where the Bodies Are, a chilling tale that explores the dark secrets hidden within a seemingly ordinary family. Known for her bestsellers The Perfect Marriage and You Shouldn’t Have Come Here, Rose once again captivates readers with her intricate…

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5 stars) Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, two picturesque islands separated by only eleven miles, serve as the backdrop for Elin Hilderbrand’s The Identicals, a tale of estranged twin sisters, Harper and Tabitha Frost. After more than a decade of silence, the sisters swap lives and islands in an…

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✯ (4.5/5 stars) Plot Summary:Every year, the crème de la crème of Aurora, a hip tech startup, flock to Miami for a lavish retreat. This year’s shindig sees Caitlin Levy, the new head of events, joining the fray, enticed by a seven-figure salary, stock options, and the kind of…