January 2025 reads
January was roughhh I started and stopped so many books. Not that I DNFd them, I just wasn’t finding a book that I could fall get into. I felt like I was in a crazy reading slump so I started looking at my TBR list and specifically thriller. I needed a good page turner!
BookBub emails me daily deals and it’s how I found the perfect affair. It’s available for free on KU and could buy for $0.99. I read that in 3 days (would have been quicker but I wasn’t feeling well due to my rough high risk pregnancy. Once I finished that, Frieda McFadden (one of my auto buy authors) had a new release so of course I had to jump in to that. I finished it on literally the last day of January.
The Perfect Affair
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
SOOO many twists and turns and I didn’t see those multiple ending twists coming! Couldn’t guess any of the twists and those are my favorite type of thrillers. I audibly gasped multiple times while reading this book. You have to move this to the top of your TBR. I have a few more books on my list now from this author that are in my top 10 on my TBR. I can’t wait to read those! 5/5
The Crash
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
I finished in two days and couldn’t put it down. I did take a star because I felt this book was so different from her other work and I was actually able
to guess several things in this book which with Freida’s books I have never been able to do-so that was disappointing. The ending also wasn’t as shocking as some of her other books but I still enjoyed it all in all so 4/5 stars it is!
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In January 2025, readers faced a challenging reading month, often struggling to get drawn into books. I, too, found myself in a reading slump until I turned to my TBR list specifically for thrilling novels. ‘The Perfect Affair’ by Angela Henry proved to be a lifesaver with its gripping plot. It’s available for free on Kindle Unlimited or just $0.99 to purchase. With multiple unexpected twists, it kept me on the edge of my seat, leading to a well-deserved 5/5 rating. Following that, I picked up Freida McFadden’s newest release, ‘The Crash’. While I still enjoyed it, the predictability of certain plot points resulted in a 4/5 rating. The pacing was fast, as I completed it in two days. However, the conclusion wasn’t as shocking as expected from her previous works. For those on the hunt for thrilling reads, consider adding these books to your list. Engaging psychological thrillers are great for keeping your mind stimulated and entertained. Whether you prefer shocking twists or compelling storylines, having a diverse reading list can enhance your literary experience this new year.
