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Books Editor (673 KP) created a video about Don't Let Go in Books

Oct 7, 2017  
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Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben | Book Trailer

With unmatched suspense and emotional insight, Harlan Coben explores the big secrets and little lies that can destroy a relationship, a family, and even a town in this powerful new thriller.

   
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Kristy H (1252 KP) rated The Perfect Family in Books

Aug 26, 2021  
The Perfect Family
The Perfect Family
Robyn Harding | 2021 | Fiction & Poetry, Thriller
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A tense look at a family pushed to the brink
The Adler family looks perfect to outsiders. Good jobs for husband Thomas and wife Viv, two lovely children in Eli and Tarryn, and a gorgeous home. But things begin to crack when they wake up one morning and find that gorgeous home covered in eggs. They are sure it was just a prank by some neighborhood kids. But it's followed by a smoke bomb, punctured tires, and more. Thomas sets up cameras, but they only catch shadows. The police offer little help. As things escalate with each supposed prank, the family grows more and more fearful. Especially because every family member is keeping a secret--and as the violence against them grows, the secrets only get worse.

"But the people who lived there only looked perfect. They had done horrible things."

This is definitely a page-turner with some twists. There's a lot going on in THE PERFECT FAMILY--each family member has secrets and lies. It's an interesting premise, that dark secrets can pull everyone apart, even entire families. I was always expecting just a little bit more: a slightly bigger secret or surprise than what happened here. Still, the book offers an excellent commentary on keeping secrets and putting pressure on your children. It was difficult to find a character to root for, though the two Adler children were certainly sympathetic. I also found the ending to lack a bit of resolution.

"I realized that everyone in my family had secrets. And mine might be the worst of all."

Overall, though, this mystery offers thrills and twists. While it wasn't perfect (ha) for me, I enjoyed it. It's not my favorite Robyn Harding book, but it's worth a read. The twisted dynamics of the Adler family are intriguing and often terrifying, especially as the suspense ramps up. 3.5 stars.

I received a copy of this book from Gallery Books and Netgalley in return for an unbiased review.
  
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Trish (4 KP) rated Rooms in Books

Feb 8, 2018  
Rooms
Rooms
Lauren Oliver | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Whoa....Do you believe in ghosts? This book flips between real people and ghosts, yet you know them all equally. Family secrets, we all have them. Everything comes up eventually.

I blazed through this book like a fire through an old house.
  
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Sisters One, Two, Three in Books

Oct 6, 2020  
Sisters One, Two, Three
Sisters One, Two, Three
Nancy Star | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
While vacationing in Martha's Vineyard, a tragedy happens to the Tangle family during Ginger's 13th summer, and it ends up being the source of secrets and lies that follow her and her whole family throughout their lives. Nancy Star's novel investigates what happens when they uncover the unknown, and they each have to confront their own truths. Read what I thought of this fascinating novel that gets 4.5 stars in my review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/03/10/counting-on-family/
  
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Rboots (8 KP) rated Running with the Demon (Word & Void, #1) in Books

Feb 8, 2018  
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Running with the Demon (Word & Void, #1)
Terry Brooks | 1997 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Running with the Demon
Wonderfully written, as usual. A spellbinding book about a fourteen year old girl, Nest Freemark, whose whole world is about to be turned upside down. When she learns secrets about herself and her family that could shatter the entire world. Worth the read.