March Reads

17.  Check & Mate (Hazelwood) ~ 2.5/5 (eh), Audiobook, YA Romance

I liked all the chess talk, but the siblings of the main character ... I could do without!  The rest of the story was just whatever.  I just wasn't the right audience for this book.   3-4-25

18.  The Paradise Problem (Lauren) ~ 3/5 (just okay), Audiobook, Romance

I'm not sure if it was the narrator or not, but I didn't care for the MFC.  I, also, wasn't a fan of the open door scenes.  The storyline was just okay.  3-9-25

19.  Do Not Open (Modglin) ~ 3/5 (just okay), Audiobook, Thriller

This went a little too extreme (horror).  I wasn't expecting that.  3-10-25

20.  The Quiet Librarian (Eskens) ~ 2/5 (not enjoyable), eBook, Historical Fiction, NetGalley

I love Eskens' writing style, but this was my least favorite.  I didn't like the war plot.  Truly disappointed, but will definitely read more by him.  This was just a blip.  3-10-25

DNF - Intermezzo (Rooney)

21.  Things We Do in the Dark (Hillier) ~ 3/5 (just okay), Audiobook, Thriller

This was disappointing, as well.  It didn't feel like the Hillier I know.  It was very mundane and didn't have any twists that I didn't see coming.  3-18-25

22.  None of This is True (Jewell) ~ 3.5 (good), Audiobook, Thriller

I was invested in the story, but I also knew where the ending was going.  Ultimately, good for a time, but nothing great.  I do wish it were more.  3-21-25

23.  The Housemaid's Secret (McFadden) ~ 4/5 (very good), Book, Thriller

I wanted to pick this up frequently.  It was crazy, but entertaining.  3-24-25

24.  The Rom-Commers (Center) ~ 3.5/5 (good), Audiobook, Romance

Some of this love story was endearing and other parts, not so much.  3-24-25

25.  The Frozen River (Lawhon) ~ 4/5 (very good), Audiobook, Historical Fiction

When I discovered that this was actually based on a real women and her diary, it made me like it more.  Author's notes are gold to me.  I love reading/hearing their thoughts behind their book.  This one affected my rating.  3-30-25