This past summer, I spent most of my free time going to the library and reading books for fun. As a college student, it can be hard finding time to read for fun when most of the reading is required for class. I found myself in a reading slump and knew that I wanted to get back into reading this summer. I usually stuck to genres like romance and poetry, but I ventured out and began reading mysteries and thrillers. I wasn’t sure if I would like to read thrillers as much as I do romance, but something changed. Now I would so much rather read a good mystery/thriller book. Out of the almost 20 books I read over the summer these are the top three I would recommend for anyone. Be advised there might be some spoilers.
- “What lies in the woods” by Kate Alice Marshall
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This book is one of my top five favorite books, so no spoilers on this one. I would not say this book is an easy read. The entire time I read this book it kept me on my toes. The storyline was well-developed, and the ending was a complete plot twist that I did not see coming. To be considered a 5-star book for me, there has to be nothing about the story that I would change. This book, for me, had me staring at the wall after finishing it, trying to comprehend what just happened. Needless to say, this book is a 5-star, and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to read a mystery.
- “The Last Flight” by Julie Clark
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This book was told from two different perspectives where the characters switched lives, or at least they attempted to. The plan went horribly wrong and turned into a disaster that neither one of them could fix themselves. Lies led to more lies, making both characters test their limits when it came to how they were perceived. I thought this book was a fairly easy read, but I still enjoyed the storyline and the plot twists that came throughout the entire book. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to get into reading thrillers.
- “Love and Other words” by christina lauren
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I know I said I read mostly mystery/thrillers, but this book still has a hold on me. You know it’s a good book when you constantly think about it and wouldn’t change a thing about it. This story is about two childhood sweethearts who randomly reconnect one day. Second chances, ending of relationships, sadness and happiness tie this book together in a way that no other book can. Relationships end and new ones form — some good, some bad. A lot of heartbreak and blossoming love happens throughout this book that may have you crying and needing a box of tissues. I would recommend this book to anyone, even if you told me you don’t like reading romance.