Bibliophile Amber's Book Reviews

Title: Best Offer Wins Author: Marisa Kashino Expected Publication: November 25,2025 Publisher: Celadon Books Genre: Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Fiction, Contemporary, Suspense, Mystery Thriller Pages: 288 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: Oh hell—this book is a fever dream of real estate obsession, emotional unraveling, and suburban warfare. I couldn’t look away. Margo and her husband have spent 18 months chasing the American dream through 11 brutal bidding wars. Each loss chips away at her sanity, until desperation takes the wheel. When she gets a lead on a promising house, Margo doesn’t just tour it—she inserts herself into the sellers’ lives with unsettling precision. Think low-key stalking, strategic charm, and a laser focus that borders on unhinged. Her husband Ian watches the spiral with growing discomfort, but Margo? She’s past the point of caring. This is no longer about a house—it’s about control, validation, and the terrifying lengths one woman will go to for a win. The brillian...

Title: Written in Stone Author: Page Shelton Published: April 1,2025 Publisher: Minotaur Books Genre: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Cozy, Scotland Pages: 304 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: 🕵️‍♀️🎨  Murder, mystery, and a dash of artistic flair—Written in Stone  by Paige Shelton was an unexpected delight that pulled me right into its cozy, twisty world! I dove into this one blind, not realizing it was part of a series—but now I’m hooked and ready to binge from book one! I’ve always had a soft spot for cozy mysteries, and this one hit all the right notes: charming setting, clever sleuthing, and a heroine I couldn’t help but root for. Delaney Nichols wins a coveted invitation to a festival at a remote artist’s studio, joined by the ever-steady Tom. But what begins as a whimsical getaway quickly turns sinister when Dr. Adam Pace—who had just been chatting with them—is found dead in the studio. Delaney, ever curious and fiercely independent, dives headfirst into the investigation and unc...

Title: Plays Well With Others Author: Lauren Myracle Published: June 10, 2025 Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Fiction, Mystery Thriller, Thriller Audiobook Pages: 322 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: Review:  Plays Well With Others  by Lauren Myrade Oh my landa—this book is a glorious hot mess, and I mean that in the most delicious, binge-worthy way possible! If you love thrillers that spiral into chaos with a side of suburban scandal, buckle up. Let’s start with Jake. Her life has been scorched earth since discovering that her so-called best friend Shelby was playing nursemaid to Jake’s husband... in every sense of the word. The betrayal? Intimate. The aftermath? Brutal. Shelby didn’t just move in with Jake’s ex a month after the split—she launched a full-blown smear campaign on social media, turning followers into flying monkeys. Jake’s past year? A masterclass in surviving emotional arson. Now she’s trying to start fresh in a new neighborhood. But this isn’t your average cul-de-sac...

Title: House of Hearts Author: Skyla Arndt Expected Publication: September 2,2025 Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers/ Penguin Group for Young Readers Genre: Horror, Dark Academia, Fantasy, Thriller, Young Adult, Gothic, Gothic Mystery Pages: 288 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: I devoured this book like a secret too dangerous to keep. *House of Hearts* is a chilling, twist-laced mystery that blends elite academia, ghostly whispers, and a curse soaked in blood and heartbreak. Violet is determined to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emoree’s death—a supposed suicide at a prestigious boarding school that feels more like a haunted fortress than a place of learning. To get answers, Violet claws her way into the school for her senior year, armed with grief, suspicion, and a fierce resolve. But nothing is what it seems. From the moment she steps onto campus, Violet is pulled into a web of secrets: a seductive secret society, a maze haunted by a restless ghost, and a Headmistres...

Title: Remote The Six Author: Eric Rickstad Published: April 8,2025 Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Genre: Psychological Thriller, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Mystery, Serial Killer, Mystery Thriller Pages: 306 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: 🕵️‍♂️🔪  “Remote: The Six” by Eric Rickstad — A Gripping Descent into Darkness Another series? Yes. Another obsession? Absolutely. This book didn’t just hook me—it dragged me into the shadows and left me breathless. Meet FBI Agent Luke Stark, a man haunted by a case that defies logic and sanity. For 18 relentless months, Stark has chased a phantom—a serial killer who targets entire families, binding them to chairs in grotesque, ritualistic poses. No fingerprints. No DNA. No connection between victims. Just eerie silence and a scene so meticulously deranged it chills the blood. But Stark isn’t alone. Enter Garnier, his enigmatic partner with a gift that borders on the supernatural: remote viewing. He can see the killer’s actions from afar—but his...

Title: The Missing Half Author: Ashley Flowers Published: May 6,2025 Publisher: Bantam Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Suspense, Crime, Adult, Contemporary Pages: 272 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: **Rating: 4 out of 5 stars**  *The Missing Half* by Ashley Flowers kept me engaged with its compelling mystery and suspenseful pacing. I especially appreciated the emotional depth shown through the sisters of the missing girls—their persistence, loyalty, and love added an authentic layer to the narrative that grounded the twists in real feeling. That said, some parts of the story didn’t quite hit the mark for me—certain stretches felt a bit underwhelming. Still, the storyline was strong overall, and the ending delivered a satisfying and unexpected twist that made it worth the ride.

Title: Wandering Wild Author: Lynette Noni Published: May 20, 2025 Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Genre: Romance, Young Adult, Contemporary, Adventure, Audiobook, Summer, Contemporary Romance Pages: 304 pages Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Review: 🎬🌿  Celebrity meets survival... and sparks fly in the wilds of Australia!  Zander Rune is Hollywood’s golden boy—until his image starts to crack. Cue a PR stunt: a wilderness survival show with rugged expert Rykon Hawke and one lucky fan. Enter Charlie Hart, who steps in for her best friend Amber, facing her own heartbreak after losing her mom and watching her bestie battle a brutal diagnosis. Charlie didn’t sign up for fame—or danger. But what starts as a reluctant trek into the unknown becomes a soul-shaking journey of grit, grief, and unexpected connection. When a mudslide separates them from the group, Charlie and Zander must navigate the wild alone... and the emotional terrain between them. 💥 Think  Indiana Jones  meets  h...