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Everest
S.L. Scott | 2017
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is such a good story to read. This book is the perfect mix of entertaining story and slow burn romance. The characters are perfect, a swoon worthy alpha male meets a strong female. This is a second chance romance read. This book will leave you with a book hang over. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
  
The Paris Apartment
The Paris Apartment
Lucy Foley | 2022 | Contemporary, Crime, Fiction & Poetry, Mystery, Thriller
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I so enjoyed this slow burn! The Paris Apartment is a psychological thriller, and it kept me turning the pages, desperate to find out what had happened to Jess’ half brother, Ben.

Everything feels threatening: the apartment block, the other inhabitants and even Paris itself. There are riots taking place throughout the city, and Jess can’t seem to find anywhere that feels safe. Hey, even I didn’t feel safe reading it!

But could I put it down? Absolutely not!
  
The Blackcoat's Daughter (February) (2015)
The Blackcoat's Daughter (February) (2015)
2015 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Atmospheric (3 more)
Dark
Tense
Effective slow burn horror
I absolutely loved this movie and why not, Bryan Bertino was involved as producer and it was directed by the son of Norman Bates. This film is so damn dark. There has not been a single film about this kind of stuff this dark and well made since The Exorcist. This truly is a atmospheric dark masterpiece. A must watch for all true horror fans and probably the biggest hidden gem in horror history.
  
Truth Seekers
Truth Seekers
2020 | Comedy
Truth Seekers is a slow burn, each episode is a self contained sub plot leading into the next episode and a plotline that leads through he show which. All the episodes are linked to the last one as the events of the series come to a head. There isn't much comedy which is a bit surprising for a Nick Frost/Simon Pegg show but the stories are good and the over arching plot is revealed in a but intriguing way
  
Blade Runner (1982)
Blade Runner (1982)
1982 | Sci-Fi
8
8.5 (75 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Contains spoilers, click to show
Which version do I review? The original? Directors cut? Aunt June's revised 5th edition? How bout just the basics? Decker is a Blade Runner. He hunts down replicants. Is he one too? Who knows. Wanna learn how to make origami? Sure why not. Darryl Hannah is super sexy. One of the best death monologues in a movie ever! Not her... Rutgers. And how neo-noir can you get?!? Cyberpunk baby!!! It's a slow burn though, so be prepared for a long ride.
  
1922 (2017)
1922 (2017)
2017 | Crime, Horror
Excellent screenplay from a great short story (1 more)
Thomas Jane is amazing
Just a good old fashioned ghost story
I try not to put too much stock in Netflix produced Horror Films. I Am The Pretty Thing... Was not so great, and prior King offering Gerald's Game could've been better.
But they got this one right. It was creepy as shit.
A true slow burn o a movie, it drags a little in the beginning, but the slow spiral downward in to true dread for Jane's character is felt by audience members.
A true story of a man's slow decent into insanity and desperation that makes only the most heartfelt viewer feels for poor ol' Wilf.
All in all, this is a good offering by Netflix. I hope they follow it up with something just as good.
Dread is as good as fear when it comes to the horror genre. And dread is what this makes you feel.
  
Mackenzie (Heritage Bay Series, #2)
Mackenzie (Heritage Bay Series, #2)
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
The best kind of emotional journey a book could have. Mackenzie sucks you in from page one and keeps the twists coming not to mention the all of the juicy drama M.A Foster can smush into a book. The anticipation of the romance and the slow realistic burn of it just adds to the already perfect mix. Making this one of the best contemporary books I have read lately. You will laugh, you will cry, and you may just stay up all night reading it.
  
Melt for You (Slow Burn #2)
Melt for You (Slow Burn #2)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the second book in this series by this author. This book will definitely take you on an emotional roller coaster of a ride. When you get to the epilogue you will be crying, have the tissues at the ready. This is a sweet, funny, emotional, slow burn romantic read. The characters were well written with fantastic chemistry between them . I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.



Highly recommended

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
  
Then She Vanishes
Then She Vanishes
Claire Douglas | 2019 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
7
6.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is a good psychological thriller with a captivating start and the rest being a slow, burn to the satisfying conclusion.

Written at good pace and switching between two timelines with complex and interesting characters, Then She Vanishes is an enthralling read and whilst it might not have the action or thrills of most books of this genre, it definitely has the tension and build-up to rival any of them.

Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
  
The Midwife [Audiobook]
The Midwife [Audiobook]
Victoria Jenkins | 2022 | Thriller
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the first book I have read/listened to by this author and it will likely not be my last as I quite enjoyed this. I do think it worked really well as an audiobook; would I have thought the same if I had actually read it? I'm not sure as it was quite a slow burn but it was perfect to listen to whilst in the car.

The two main characters, Lauren and Jackie, are really interesting and well developed. It is clear they both have secrets but quite what they are and how they link to each other doesn't become clear until the end.

As I said, this is a slow burn with a growing sense of tension and unease from the beginning and this kept me listening desperate to find out what the twist was going to be and, overall, I wasn't disappointed.

The narrator, Anne-Marie Piazza, did a good job with the narration and she was easy to listen to.

Overall, a satisfying audiobook and many thanks to Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for enabling me to listen and share my thoughts of The Midwife.